Posts Tagged ‘Australian election’

Make voting compulsory

Make voting compulsory

The Australian election was fought using compulsory voting. Isn’t it time we introduced it here, too?

Polling day in Australia

As the polls close in Australia, here’s my latest podcast before I head off for the national tally in Canberra. Listen!

Two Postcards from Australia

Still in Melbourne, listen to my interview on the Australian election with Melbourne University Politics Professor Verity Bergmann. We discuss the differences between the campaigns, possible outcomes and Julia Gillard’s Welsh roots. Part One Listen! Part Two Listen! The election takes place on Saturday.

Postcard from Australia 1

G’DAY. Welcome to the first of my podcasts from the other side of the globe. Enjoy. http://audioboo.fm/boos/163698-postcard-from-australia-i

Coming up in August: Guess who’s back?

A MONTH ago Welsh-born Julia Gillard became leader of the Australian Labor Party and Prime Minister of Australia. And next month WalesHome catches up… Listen!