The share of the vote going to the Labor, Liberal and National parties (the “major parties”) has declined significantly since World War II. With a record number of independent and minor party MPs on the crossbench, and political party membership at a historical low point, what is the future for democratic participation and party politics? Do the old electoral models of “marginal seats and safe seats” still help us understand and predict elections? In this webinar, the Australia Institute’s Executive Director Richard Denniss and Democracy & Accountability Director Bill Browne explain what the data shows about changing voting patterns, democratic participation and the role of parties and independents in Australian democracy.

About the Australia Institute’s Policy School

The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a free, fortnightly webinar series designed to equip policymakers, campaigners, NGOs, and public servants with the tools to advocate for change.
Learn from Australia Institute experts about the latest research on key public policy issues, persuasive messaging, and effective sustainable Australia.

You will learn about:

• Key issues and the current policy landscape
• What the evidence-based policy shows
• Barriers to reform
• The most persuasive arguments and key messages
• How to communicate cut-through facts and data to help you change minds

Hosted by Dr Alice Grundy, Anne Kantor Fellow Research Manager, The Australia Institute