Policy

July 31, 2026
in Policy, Australia
4 min read

PRSA Members to Vote on Rebrand to Australian Electoral Reform Society — AGM 12 November 2026

The Proportional Representation Society of Australia (PRSA) — tracing its history back to the 1890s and describing itself as Australia's oldest continuing electoral reform coalition — has circulated a formal notice of motion for its 12 November 2026 AGM: a 17-motion package that would rename the organisation, broaden its remit far beyond its traditional single-issue focus, and modernise its governance from the ground up.

May 25, 2026
in Policy, Australia
3 min read

Australia's Electoral Reform Act 2025: What Changed and What's Still Contested

Australia's federal parliament passed the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Act 2025, receiving royal assent on 20 February 2025. The AEC describes it as the biggest update to the Commonwealth Electoral Act in 40 years — introducing donation caps and tightening disclosure requirements that have been debated in Australia for many years.

May 24, 2026
in Policy, Resources
1 min read

Victoria's Upper House inquiry: the case for a citizens' assembly

In December 2025 the Victorian parliament completed an inquiry into the state's Upper House electoral system. Among its findings: it recommended that any reform process should involve either an expert panel, a citizens' assembly, or a constitutional convention before putting changes to a referendum.