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Content Theme: Political participation

Two Pathways to Politics alums, smiling, watching an address in the Victorian Parliament chambers
16th of August 2022

Sharing the load: why can’t two people represent an electorate?

Job sharing has worked well in many other areas of employment, so why not consider it for members of parliament? In this 2020 article from Broad Agenda, Professor Kim Rubenstein puts forward the case for shared representation.
Empty Parliament chambers
4th of July 2022

The 2022 federal election and the future of Australian politics

Are voters purposefully moving away from the two major parties, and is this a turning point in the future of Australian politics? Andrea Carson, Cathy McGowan AO and Dr Nick Barry discuss.
Prime Minister Albanese gives the thumbs up sign
2nd of June 2022

Four ways to change the way we do politics

Professor Ariadne Vromen of ANU offers four innovative, citizen-centric ways the Australian government can start working on today to change politics in Australia.
Line drawing of four women writing on notepads at a kitchen table.
26th of May 2022

Kitchen table conversations: A guide for sustaining our democratic culture

Free, downloadable guide from the Victorian Women’s Trust – how to run a ‘kitchen table conversation’ to engage and organise around the issues that affect your community.
Woman standing giving a speech in parliament chambers
20th of May 2022

Australians’ views on gender equity and the political parties

Analysis from ANU explores Australians’ confidence in the different political parties on issues related to gender equity, and how it relates to their voting intentions.

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