South Australia has a long history of pioneering democratic and land reform. It was one of the first places in the world to institute a system of property titles known as Torrens title. It was also one of the first…
Climate change impacts national security through critical infrastructure disruptions, diminished defence capabilities and deteriorating economic and trade relations with regional partners. These impacts can be reduced through aggressive mitigation policies, but a certain amount of global warming is unavoidable. Local…
The Electoral Act requires candidates for the Legislative Council to receive a minimum number – known as a quota – of formal votes. Once these are declared, the process of distributing preferences begins. Voters rank the candidates in order of…
With the electorate projected to age rapidly between now and 2040, younger voters will become a significant part of the voting population. Millennials and Gen Z enter the electorate with HECS debt, poor job prospects and housing affordability issues. At…
Five key policy documents articulating SA Government priorities and actions were analysed for evidence of an equity focus. [1] While the concept of equity was evident in the language used, it progressively slipped out of the documents that articulated government…
The term ‘law and order’ is used in political rhetoric to express concern about violence. It is often associated with a desire for harsh criminal justice policies. This citizen handbook updates the 1979 edition and discusses crime rates and trends,…
South Australia is a place that prides itself on its commitment to resolve Native Title issues by negotiation rather than litigation. It is perhaps the only Australian state to have done so. Beer measures in SA are different from elsewhere.…
Adelaide’s music scene promises to be bursting at the seams this December 2023, with a diverse range of live music events and concerts scheduled throughout the festive season. Mark your calendars for high-profile acts such as The Dandy Warhols at The…
Adelaide comes alive in December, offering a myriad of exciting events suitable for locals and tourists alike. As the city embraces festive cheer, there is no shortage of things to do, from attending lavish parties and dinners to enjoying live…
In 1895 South Australian women became the first in Australia, and amongst the first in the world, to be able to vote and stand for parliament. Suffragists agitated for change through writing letters to newspapers, giving public speeches and holding…
Despite winning 55 percent of the two-party vote at this election, and the biggest margin since the end of the Playmander, the Liberals were only able to hold onto 16 of Adelaide’s seats. Many of these independent electoral victories occurred…
Lobbyists interact with Government representatives to seek influence over policy-making. In order to safeguard policy-making from undue influence, Governments around the world have established lobbying regulatory regimes. Research in less developed democracies suggests that Southern actors may find it harder…
