Tag: Electoral Reform
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AU Observers Say Tanzania Election Did Not Meet Standards, Citing Ballot Stuffing
AU Observers Question Tanzania’s Election Integrity In a preliminary assessment released late Wednesday, the African Union (AU) election observation mission raised serious concerns about the integrity of Tanzania’s recently concluded elections. According to the observers, the electoral process did not fully meet AU standards, citing instances of ballot stuffing at several polling stations. The verdict…
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Australia’s Parliament May Grow for the First Time in 40 Years
Overview: A Potential Expansion on the Table Australia’s parliament is considering a landmark change: increasing the number of MPs and moving toward fixed or four-year terms. The inquiry, led by the joint committee on electoral matters, was commissioned by Special Minister of State Don Farrell to explore whether more representatives are needed and whether elections…
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Australia’s Parliament Could Grow for 40 Years Ahead
Australia weighs a potential expansion of Parliament and a shift to fixed terms Australia is considering whether its parliament should grow for the first time in four decades and whether elections should move to fixed cycles or four-year terms. A joint committee on electoral matters has been tasked by Special Minister of State Don Farrell…
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Australia’s Parliament May Grow for the First Time in 40 Years as Election Timing and Term Lengths Are Reconsidered
Australia Considers Expanding Its Parliament for the First Time in Four Decades Australia’s parliament could become larger for the first time in 40 years as the government explores options to expand the number of MPs and shift to fixed, longer terms. A joint parliamentary inquiry has been tasked with examining whether more politicians should represent…
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MPs Grill Long Ballot Organizer in Tense Committee Meeting Over Election Tactics
MPs question tactics as long ballot protests come under scrutiny In a rare and heated session, MPs scrutinized Tomas Szuchewycz, an organizer with the Longest Ballot Committee, a group advocating electoral reform through a flood of independent candidates. The confrontation occurred during a tense meeting of the House procedures committee, where lawmakers probed the group’s…
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MPs Question Longest Ballot Organizer in Tense Committee Hearing
Overview of the Heated Committee Hearing In a recent House procedures committee session, MPs scrutinized Tomas Szuchewycz, an organizer with the Longest Ballot Committee, a group advocating electoral reform through what it calls a flood of Independent candidates in federal ridings. The exchange underscored a broader debate: should there be a trusted, independent body to…
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MPs Grill Long-Ballot Organizer in Electoral Reform Push
Backgound: The Longest Ballot Committee’s campaign The House procedures committee in Ottawa faced a charged exchange as MPs pressed Tomas Szuchewycz, an organizer with the Longest Ballot Committee, about the group’s role in flooding federal ridings with dozens of candidates in recent elections. The protesters contend that an independent, non-partisan body should oversee election rules,…
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Vaud Votes: Foreigners’ Voting Rights Rejected while Quorum Change Passes
Overview of the Vaud referendums On Sunday, the canton of Vaud held two referendums that drew sharp contrasts in political sentiment. Voters rejected, by 54.15%, the idea of shortening the residency period required for foreigners to obtain voting and eligibility rights at the communal level. In a separate vote, they approved a change to the…
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Comprehensive Voter List Renewal Starts Tomorrow
Understanding the Comprehensive Voter List Renewal The State Election Commission is set to launch a crucial phase of the comprehensive voter list renewal tomorrow. This vital process aims to ensure that all eligible voters are accurately registered and that the voter lists reflect current demographics and requirements. Digital Comparison of Voter Lists One of the…
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Elections in India: Supreme Court’s Role and EC’s Independence
Introduction to the Conflict In a significant development regarding the electoral process in India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has made it clear that it is not bound by the Supreme Court’s directives regarding the timing of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. This response comes in light of ongoing discussions on the…