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Proportional Representation in Theory and Practice the Australian Experience
Proportional Representation in Theory and Practice The Australian Experience Glynn Evans Department of Politics and International Relations School of Social Sciences The University of Adelaide June 2019 Table of Contents Abstract ii Statement of Authorship iii Acknowledgements iv Preface vi 1. Introduction 1 2. District Magnitude, Proportionality and the Number of 30 Parties 3. District Magnitude and Partisan Advantage in the 57 Senate 4. District Magnitude and Partisan Advantage in Western 102 Australia 5. District Magnitude and Partisan Advantage in South Eastern Jurisdictions 132 6. Proportional Representation and Minor Parties: Some 170 Deviating Cases 7. Does Proportional Representation Favour 204 Independents? 8. Proportional Representation and Women – How Much 231 Help? 9. Conclusion 247 Bibliography 251 Appendices 260 i Abstract While all houses of Australian parliaments using proportional representation use the Single Transferable Vote arrangement, district magnitudes (the numbers of members elected per division) and requirements for casting a formal vote vary considerably. Early chapters of this thesis analyse election results in search for distinct patterns of proportionality, the numbers of effective parties and partisan advantage under different conditions. This thesis argues that while district magnitude remains the decisive factor in determining proportionality (the higher the magnitude, the more proportional the system), ballot paper numbering requirements play a more important role in determining the number of (especially) parliamentary parties. The general pattern is that, somewhat paradoxically, the more freedom voters have to choose their own preference allocations, or lack of them, the smaller the number of parliamentary parties. Even numbered magnitudes in general, and six member divisions in particular, provide some advantage to the Liberal and National Parties, while the Greens are disadvantaged in five member divisions as compared to six or seven member divisions. -
Community Development Division Department of Premier and Cabinet MESSAGE from the PREMIER
2009 Community Development Division Department of Premier and Cabinet MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER It is with great pleasure that I present the biographies of the women selected for inclusion on the 2009 Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women. The life stories of these women are inspirational. They have made a real difference in the lives of others and have assisted in building a culture of social inclusion. Their diverse stories reveal an impressive range of contributions to the Tasmanian community. Some of these women are quiet achievers, who have worked tirelessly for their local communities. Other women have made contributions at a level of state, national and international significance. The Honour Roll salutes women who have contributed so much to our wonderful community, from all walks of life and fields of endeavour, from humanitarian pursuits and community service, to business, science and the environment. The members of the Honour Roll have set a precedent that will continue to inspire all members of the Tasmanian community. Through this public recognition, we can share their stories and celebrate their achievements now and in the future. I commend these biographies to you and I’m left in no doubt that you will feel as inspired as I was when reading about the lives of these remarkable Tasmanian women. David Bartlett Premier CONTENTS Baker, Florence Jean 4 Masterman, Evelyn (Eve) Loois AM 19 Barnes, Vera Florence OAM 5 Mead, Isabella Jane 20 Bjelke Petersen, Marie Caroline 6 Miller, Dame Mabel Flora DBE 21 Colville, Margaret Jean AM 7 Park, -
ALMANAC RECORDS and RESULTS 1967
THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION ALMANAC OF RECORDS and RESULTS 1967 DORIS I. MAGEE, M.B.E., Honorary Secretary. 4 0C. OFFICERS OF THE UNION 1932-1967 « PRESIDENTS: 1932-33 Miss L. C. Mills ..................................................................................... Victoria 1933-36 Mrs. M. Campbell ...................................................................... South Australia 1936-48 Mrs. M. Chambers, M.B.E. ................................................... New South Wales 1948-48 Miss D. Carter ........................................................................................ Victoria 1948-52 Mrs. K. Beazley ..................................................................... Western Australia 1952-62 Miss D. Carter, O.B.E. ........................................................................... Victoria 1962- Mrs. A. Robinson ................................................................................... Victoria _______________ VICE-PRESIDENTS 1952-54 Mrs. K. Beazley ..................................................................... Western Australia 1954-56 Mrs. J. Spittles .................................................................................. Queensland 1956-58 Mrs. M. Chambers, M.B.E. ................................................... New South Wales 1958-60 Miss D. Kitchenman ............................................................................ Tasmania 1960-62 Mrs. C. Kavanagh ...................................................................... South Australia -
Determination 2004 (No 1)
Australian Capital Territory Public Place Names (Watson) Determination 2004 (No 1) Disallowable instrument DI2004-67 Made under the Public Place Names Act 1989— section 3 (Minister to determine names) I DETERMINE the name of the public places that are Territory Land as specified in the attached schedule and as indicated on the attached plan. Neil Savery Delegate of the Minister Dated this4th day of May 2004. Page 1 of 6 PN 2004-08 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au SCHEDULE Public Place Names (Watson) Determination2004 (No 1) Division of Watson: Judges and the legal profession NAME ORIGIN SIGNIFICANCE Ada Evans Ada Emily Australian Barrister Street Evans Ada Evans was born in Wanstead, Essex in England and (1872-1947) migrated to Sydney, New South Wales in 1883. Ada graduated as a Bachelor of Arts from Sydney University in 1895 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1902 from the same University. The Dean of the Faculty of Law in the late 1880's was away on Sabbatical leave when Ada enrolled at the Law school. On his return, he was reported to have said that her stature was not appropriate for the profession of law but more appropriate for the profession of medicine. Nevertheless, she completed her course in 1902. It was not possible for her to be admitted to the Bar at that stage, as there was no precedent either in England or Australia for a woman to be admitted to the Bar. To be admitted, she had to be a "person" and this definition did not include women. -
The Australian Women's Amateur Athletic Union
THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION ALMANAC Of RECORDS and RESULTS 1968 DORIS I. MAGEE, M.B.E., Honorary Secretary OFFICERS OF THE UNION 1932-1968 PRESIDENTS: 1932-33 Miss L.C. Mills Victoria 1933-36 Mrs. M. Campbell South Australia 1936-48 Mrs. M. Chambers, M.B.E. New South Wales 1948-48 Miss D. Carter Victoria 1948-52 Mrs. K. Beazley Western Australia 1952-62 Miss D. Carter, O.B.E. Victoria 1962- Mrs. A. Robinson Victoria _______ VICE-PRESIDENTS: 1952-54 Mrs. K. Beazley Western Australia 1954-56 Mrs. J. Spittles Queensland 1956-58 Mrs. M. Chambers, M.B.E. New South Wales 1958-60 Miss D. Kitchenman Tasmania 1960-62 Mrs. C. Kavanagh South Australia 1962-64 Mrs. D. Willson Victoria 1964-65 Mrs. R. Chester Western Australia 1965-66 Miss N. Gould New South Wales 1966-67 Dame Mabel Miller Tasmania 1967-68 Mrs. W. Ey South Australia 1968- Mrs. E.Y. McMinn J.P. Queensland _______ HONORARY SECRETARIES: 1932-37 Mrs. D. Mulcahy Victoria 1937-40 Mrs. D. Magee New South Wales 1940-42 Miss P. Cantwell Victoria 1942- Mrs. D. Magee, M.B.E. New South Wales _______ HONORARY TREASURERS: 1933-40 Miss C. Dahm New South Wales 1940- Miss N. Gould New South Wales +++++ 1 THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION (Founded 1932) +++ CONSTITUENT ASSOCIATIONS New South Wales Women’s A.A.A. (Founded 1932) Queensland Women’s A.A.A. (Founded 1929 - Disbanded 1940 - Reformed 1949) South Australian Women’s A.A.A. (Founded 1937) Tasmanian Women’s A.A.A.