Continuing in the spirit of Cate Speaks
| Website: | www.thelocalparty.net |
| Social Media: | Facebook — Instagram |
| Slogans: | New Party. New Way. All Independents |
| Themes: | Social justice, anti-corruption and the environment. |
| Electorates: |
Upper House: Tasmania & South Australia Lower House: Braddon & Franklin |
| Preferences: | not yet available |
| Website: | www.liberal.org.au |
| Social Media: | Facebook — Twitter — Instagram |
| Slogans: | Stronger Economy. Stronger Future. |
| Themes: | You can’t trust Labor Look at everything we’ve done for you (but not too closely) You can’t trust Labor |
| Electorates: | Upper House: All states Lower House: Almost all electorates |
| Preferences: | The Coalition’s preferences are an interesting balancing act. There’s the obvious pandering to Clive, with the UAP coming in at 2, followed by a desperate scramble to find fellow right wingers who aren’t batshit crazy. This leads to Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party getting the number 3 slot, followed by the Liberal Democrats at 4, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party at 5 and the Australian Democrats at 6. UAP aside, these are among the more moderate parties to be found in the centre and right of our spectrum. It’s also notable that every last one of them is a past or current Parliamentary party, at least at a state level (in the case of the SFF). |
| Previous Reviews: | 2019 — 2018 (VIC) — 2014 (VIC) — 2013 — 2010 — all these are on Cate Speaks |
So, the election has finally been called, what happens now?
Well, first of all, you have until Monday, April 18 to get your enrolment sorted out. So if you’ve moved since 2019, or if this is the first election you’re old enough to vote in, now’s the time to take action. Especially since Friday and Monday are both public holidays. You can check your current enrolment details here, and if you’re enrolling for the first time, you can do that here.
Now, some parties and candidates are already out there doing their respective things, and we’ll starting the work of analysing them over the coming weekend, and posting what we find here. Nominations to be a candidate for the election are to be announced on Friday, April 22. At which point such things as Senate Ballot positions and preference cards will become available, and will be incorporated into our ongoing posts (and edited into the existing ones). We’ll keep you posted on what’s new and what’s been updated.
If you need to apply for a postal vote, the closing date to do so is Wednesday, May 18 – you can apply here.
If you’d like to vote early, you can do so between Monday, May 9 and Friday, May 20. We’ll post information on where you can do so once it becomes available. Please note that eligibility to vote early has been tightened from previous elections – the criteria can be found here. Also, voting early means that, in all likelihood, you will be forgoing the opportunity to feast upon a Democracy Sausage.
Finally, of course, there’s election day itself: Saturday, May 21, 2022. After which we here will be downing tools and having a well-earned drink or two.
Please note that all links to previous commentaries are to Cate Speaks, only links for 2022 are on this site.
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Please note that all links to previous commentaries are to Cate Speaks, only links for 2022 are on this site, and that Queensland is not our primary focus, so not everyone listed here may be reviewed.
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Ungrouped Candidates:
Please note that all links to previous commentaries are to Cate Speaks, only links for 2022 are on this site, and that New South Wales is not our primary focus, so not everyone listed here may be reviewed. Fortunately, b_auspol is reviewing all New South Wales candidates and parties, so you can find more information by clicking through.
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Ungrouped Candidates:
Please note that all links to previous commentaries are to Cate Speaks, only links for 2022 are on this site, and that South Australia is not our primary focus, so not everyone listed here may be reviewed.
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Ungrouped Candidates:
Please note that all links to previous commentaries are to Cate Speaks, only links for 2022 are on this site, and that the Northern Territory is not our primary focus, so not everyone listed here may be reviewed.
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Ungrouped Candidates:
Please note that all links to previous commentaries are to Cate Speaks, only links for 2022 are on this site, and that West Australia is not our primary focus, so not everyone listed here may be reviewed. Fortunately, axvoter is reviewing all West Australian candidates and parties, so you can find more information by clicking through.
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Please note that all links to previous commentaries are to Cate Speaks, only links for 2022 are on this site, and that Tasmania is not our primary focus, so not everyone listed here may be reviewed. Fortunately, Dr Kevin Bonham is reviewing all Tasmanian candidates and parties, so you can find more information by clicking through.
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