Representatives of democracy
I have the most seats in parliament; forms the government.
Majority Party
This platform, popular for its short videos, has been scrutinized for potentially influencing Australian voters' opinions, especially younger demographics.
TikTok
This is the minimum age at which Australian citizens are required to participate in mandatory voting.
What is 18?
When a serious crime, such as murder or large-scale drug trafficking, occurs, the case is usually first heard in this state-level court.
This principle divides the Australian government into three branches: the law, the opposition, and the courts.
What is Separation of Power?
I am the second largest party in parliament, holds the government in power accountable for their promises and actions
Opposition Party
Political ads in Australia were largely banned on this social media platform in 2020, changing the landscape for election campaigns.
What is Twitter?
If an Australian voter fails to vote without a valid reason, they may face this consequence
What is a fine?
Minor traffic violations, small property disputes, and civil cases with claims under a certain financial threshold are heard in this court.
What is the Magistrates Court?
This principle ensures that no branch of government can change or interpret laws without oversight from the others.
I am a politician with no major party; I represent specific regions or issues.
Independent Party
This Australian campaign technique uses social media to create targeted advertisements based on user data, aiming to sway specific groups of voters.
What is microtargeting?
Compulsory voting ensures that wealthy or highly educated citizens do not have more influence in elections.
What is equality of representation?
Cases that can change the interpretation of Australian constitutional law are often heard in this court.
What is the High Court?
This process allows citizens to challenge laws or government actions.
What is an appeal?
I am the current prime minister
Anthony Albanese
Social media algorithms that tailor content to user preferences can create this kind of insulated perspective on political issues.
What is an echo chamber?
This is the term mandatory voting aims to create in which all voices have an equal chance to shape the outcome.
Civic Engagement
This is a vote on a specific proposal used in Australia to make changes to the Constitution.
What is a referendum?
This legal document serves as the foundation for the Separation of Powers in Australia, outlining the powers of each branch.
What is the Australian Constitution?
Who is Queensland's new premier?
David Crisafulli
This term describes the manipulation of social media to spread false information to mislead voters.
What is disinformation?
Many countries without mandatory voting, such as the United States, have this system, leading to lower participation among low-income voters.
What is voluntary voting?
Courts play this role in a democratic system by reviewing government actions to ensure they align with the Constitution and protect citizens' rights.
By dividing powers, the Australian system aims to prevent abuse of what this value
What is fairness?