Trying to Make Sense of the Australian Election

Source: Foundation for Economic Education
by Nicole James

“If you’re from overseas and trying to make sense of Australian politics, do yourself a favor, and lower your expectations. Way down. This election is more like a chaotic family reunion in a Home Depot carpark, with everyone shouting over burnt sausages and fighting for the last hi-vis vest. Let’s unpack the who, what, when, why, and how before someone nominates the family dog and it actually polls well.” (04/17/25)

https://fee.org/articles/trying-to-make-sense-of-the-australian-election/