Aus Votes
David Pope
21 May 2022
The great Australian tradition of the democracy sausage – what would election day be without it? David Pope loads the ‘Morrison–Albanese sausage’ with details from the campaign: from the teal sauce squirted on the snag to the aged-care home resident on the barbeque. The big question: which end would Australian voters find more palatable?
You may also be interested in...
1946: Social Services referendum
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
The sizzling history of the democracy sausage
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
What is a double dissolution?
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
Democracy
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
1977: National Song Poll
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
How elections are called in Australia
The start of the election process explained.