How does voting work? How do you fill in the ballot for the House of Representatives and the Senate? And what's the difference? In this episode I'll explain the different requirements for expressing your preferences in Australian federal elections and the basics of how a winner is determined.To find your candidates/more information about voting visit the Australian Electoral Commission: https://aec.gov.au/ Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

There's an election happening soon! But candidates have been preparing for months in advance. What actually is involved in an election campaign and what is it like from the perspective of a candidate? Well, I sat down with Nathan Barton, an independent candidate backed by the Voices for Moore group, to ask him about his experiences deciding to run, trying to connect with the electorate, how he goes about fundraising, the importance of volunteers and all the fun paperwork he had to get his head around to actually be a candidate.Find who's running in your area at the AEC website and learn more about them before you vote: https://aec.gov.au/election/candidates.htm Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Members and Senators are there to represent us! So how do they go about it? Well, here are three ways to find out how politicians vote and on what bills so you can make an informed vote at the election and decide if they've represented you effectively.Links to those resources are:

Theyvoteforyou: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/Divisions for the House of Representatives: https://www.aph.gov.au/divisionsDivisions for the Senate: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Chamber_documents/Senate_chamber_documents/DivisionsHansard: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/HansardAnd then links for supporting me!Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Not all independents are teals so what makes them different? While they're not a political party, teal independents are referred to as a group because they (usually) have a few common elements - mainly their focus on climate change. But there's more to it than that. In this episode I'll explore a little bit of the history, where the teal colour and label came from, and how they're often (but not always) backed by Climate 200.Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Get a copy of the script with citations if you feel like it: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zoGP6-0BzyJfll2aVTuHenyGj-g0YW-0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102352521871694219008&rtpof=true&sd=true Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Hey! Would you like to support your local candidate for the House of Representatives or the Senate? Then here are some tips on how YOU can get involved, help build their campaign, and help them WIN! Campaigns aren't driven by individuals thinking about how much they can cram the same attack ad into every ad break on TV and pre-roll on YouTube, they're driven by teams that comprise of community volunteers. The key to helping your preferred candidate do well at an election is participation and in this episode I'll explain a few ways you can participate. So go pick someone to support and help out!To find out who is running in your area go to: https://aec.gov.au/election/candidates.htmSupport the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Who are you going to vote for? It's up to you to decide! But why not learn about the parties in advance? Here is a list of policies summarised for EVERY SINGLE FEDERALLY REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTY IN AUSTRALIA JUST IN TIME FOR THE 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION! In this episode I'll go over what the different political parties stand for and what the major, minor, and micro parties promising this election to help you be informed when you go to the polls.Of course, this is just a summary and isn't a comprehensive list. There's more to all of these parties so I recommend you do further research to help shape your opinion, this is just a starting point to help you understand the differences between parties. And, of course, examine any independents running your area as well!Find out what candidates are running in your area visit https://aec.gov.au/ Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Chapters:0:00 Intro2:28 Animal Justice Party3:21 Australian Christians4:11 Australian Citizens Party5:20 Australian Democrats6:42 Australian Greens8:55 Australian Labor Party11:41 Australia's Voice13:05 Better Together Party15:00 Centre Alliance16:25 The Coalition17:16 Country Liberal Party (NT)17:52 Liberal Party of Australia19:31 National Party20:20 National Party WA20:50 Dai Le & Frank Carbone WSC22:35 David Pocock23:53 Family First25:11 FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whisteblower Protection | Innovation27:05 Gerard Rennick People First28:47 HEART (Health Environmental Accountability Rights Transparency)30:15 Indigenous - Aboriginal Party of Australia31:21 Jacqui Lambie Network32:45 Katter's Australian Party34:03 Kim for Canberra34:28 Legalise Cannabis Australia35:26 Libertarian Party37:19 Pauline Hanson's One Nation39:10 Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party41:01 Socialist Alliance43:31 Sustainable Australia - Universal Basic Income45:33 Tammy Tyrell for Tasmania46:14 The Great Australian Party48:20 Trumpet of Patriots50:41 Victorian Socialists53:10 OutroAuspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

President Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from a lot of countries around the world - but for some reason has singled out Heard and McDonald Islands as a separate place to Australia on the list of "countries" affected. Who lives there? No one. Except penguins.So, what is a tariff? What is protectionism? And how will this affect the local penguin economy? Well, here's an explanation combined with a brief history of how protectionism was also central to Australia's inception and how it shaped our modern political parties, and also how we eventually decided to phase it out in favour of free trade.Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Music: Blue Sizzle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

It's time! The 2025 Australian federal election has been called for May 3! So get excited and get ready. Here's some useful information to know about enrolling to vote and researching candidates so you can be informed when you go to the polls and cast your ballot for the House of Representatives and Senate! HAVE FUN EVERYONE!Make sure you're enrolled/your details are up to date at: https://aec.gov.au/ Check voting records with theyvoteforyou: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/Read speeches from the Hansard record here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/HansardTry out ABC vote compass here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/vote-compass Enjoy researching candidates!Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Advocacy groups, interest groups, and lobbying is all part of the democratic process. While the term "lobbying" often is associated with large corporations, it is a genuine thing that everyone is entitled to do - including small community groups, or you as an individual. How can smaller groups lobby for positive change with limited resources? To learn more I sat down via Zoom to talk to Emily from Equality Australia to ask her about how the process works. What methods are there to get in touch with the government, influence their decisions, and be part of the consultation process when it comes to reforms?Find out more about Equality Australia's work here: https://equalityaustralia.org.au/And search out other advocacy groups that align with your values and support them!Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Compulsory voting has been a part of Australian federal elections for a CENTURY, and even longer on a state level. For many, this is just an ordinary part of our election culture but for others they find this to be an imposition and disagree that it should be compulsory. So what are the arguments for and against compulsory voting? Is it necessary or should it be abolished? Here's a collection of reasons on either side for you to consider and examine yourself!Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Get a copy of the script with citations here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GSAPj-BlIqbbwK068KXljXhw1bDnBezq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102352521871694219008&rtpof=true&sd=true Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.