It's officially OVER! The writs have been returned, the counting has concluded, and we now know the final composition of the House of Representatives and the Senate! So what are the results, what do they mean, and how easy will it be for Labor to pass bills into law with such a large crossbench? Here's a breakdown of the numbers and a few interesting facts along the way!  

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Well, it's time to look forward to what's next for Auspol Explained! I hope you're all recovering from the post-election holiday. I'm excited to make more episodes soon but I just gotta say thank you 100 times to everyone new and old, and talk about my schedule and hopes going forward for SEASON TWO (a new season for every Parliament - so I guess we'll see season 3 in about three years from now). I'm so grateful for the support. This project is over 2.5 years old and in that time I've grown, I've gotten better at communicating and structuring episodes, and I promise you I'll be more entertaining and informative than before! 

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What happens if no one wins a majority of seats in Parliament? Answer: they need to start negotiating. Is a hung parliament a big deal? Well, depends on who you talk to. The thing is, we've been finding ways to avoid it most of the time for the past 100 years - while this is actually pretty normal for other countries around the world.  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

What are the similarities between Labor and Liberals on refugee policy and boat turn backs? Will any of the main parties end indefinite detention for asylum seekers? Here's a policy comparison for the 2022 Australian Federal Election for the Liberal-National Coalition, Labor, Greens, and One Nation so you can see who is promising what when it comes to how we look after refugees, how many we take in through our humanitarian intake, and what that involves.  

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Parties can't choose your preferences - only the voter can. This is a myth, but it's based off something that did exist in the past, just hasn't since before the 2016 Senate election. It was called a Group Voting Ticket and was abolished. It also has been removed from almost every single state election as well. In this episode I explained how it used to work, why it was like that, and how parties exploited it to get people elected without many votes. Now, however, you are fully in control of your preferences and parties can only merely suggest to you to vote a certain way.  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Is voting for someone who won't win a waste of time? No! Because preferential voting exists! Here's how preferential voting works and how it allows you to vote according to your personal opinion of who you like best, while still having your views shape who ultimately does get elected in the end. Preferences mean you can vote for a minor party or independent in the House of Representatives/Legislative Assembly and still make sure the major party you like the most gets elected. It's all about empowering you to best express your views and be part of the democratic process in Australia.  

Though important note: when voting in the Senate, as you don't need to fill in every single box, it's possible for you to only list preferences for a limited selection of unpopular candidates and have your vote exhausted before anyone gets elected if none of the people you vote for get a quota. It's still up to the voter whether they wish to allow their preferences to ultimately end up on a major party, or not, and minor parties/independents do have greater success in the Senate. 

To learn more about Senate voting visit the AEC website here: https://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/How_to_vote/Voting_Senate.htm   

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What are the different tax policies of the political parties in Australia? Will taxes be cut under the Liberals, or will they go up - and for who? What if Labor wins, will there be more tax cuts? And how many billionaires are there for the Greens to raise taxes on? What is One Nation promising on the GST?  All these questions and more will be answered in this policy comparison for the 2022 federal election! 

Be informed before you vote and share so others are too!  

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House ownership has been declining for decades, with many people no longer believing they'll ever own a home. Saving for a deposit takes a first home buyer around 11.5 years, and in that time housing has gone up drastically. So what are the plans for housing affordability that the different parties are promising? What will the Liberals, Labor, Greens, or One Nation, do to help you afford a house? Well here are some policy comparisons for you!  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Climate change is one of the biggest issues, if not THE biggest issue of this election. But what will the different political parties do about climate change? What will the Liberals/Nationals, Labor, Greens, and One Nation want to do and what are their policies? Here's a handy comparison to help you before you go to vote! Australia's gas emissions have actually been rising overall - so if this is important to you, share and help people know before the election happens on May 21st!  

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What are the different parties' stances on a Federal ICAC? What will Liberals, Labor, Greens, or One Nation do to tackle government corruption? Here's a quick policy comparison for you to understand what policies are for the better known parties. Who wants to establish an anti-corruption watchdog and who doesn't?  

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Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.