Australian Electoral System

Which voting system is used for the House of Representatives in Australia?

• Proportional Representation

• Preferential Voting

• First-Past-The-Post

• Single Transferable Vote

Which electoral system is used for the Australian Senate?

• First-Past-The-Post

• Preferential Voting

• Single Transferable Vote (STV)

• Proportional Representation

How many members are elected to the Australian Senate?

• 76

• 150

• 100

• 90

Which body administers federal elections in Australia?

• The Australian Parliament

• The Australian Electoral Commission

• The High Court of Australia

• The Governor-General

How often are federal elections held for the House of Representatives?

• Every 2 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

In which year was compulsory voting introduced in Australia?

• 1901

• 1935
• 1949
• 1924

What is the maximum term of a Senator in Australia?

• 3 years

• 8 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

How much did Clive Palmer spend in 2018/19 on political advertising?

• $13.3 million

• $14.5 million

• $53.6 million

• $63.5 million

What percentage of the primary vote did the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party receive in the 2013 federal election, leading to their first and only Senate seat win?

• 0.5%

• 1.0%

• 1.3%

• 2.0%

In 1856, which Australian colony was the first to introduce the secret ballot, often referred to as the "Australian ballot"?

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• South Australia

• Tasmania