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Auspol Explained — 149 episodes

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The Federation Chamber - and How it Helps Parliament be Efficient

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How Do Amendments Work?

3

How Laws are Made in Australia

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An Announcement

5

The Death of Harold Holt

6

The Constitutional and Legal Issues of the Dismissal with Professor Anne Twomey

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A History of The Dismissal with Professor Jenny Hocking

8

Ranking Prime Ministers' Graves by the Quotes on Them

9

What does the AEC do? (and what it doesn't)

10

The Biggest Election Victories: State and Territory Edition

11

The 10 Best Election Victories and Worst Losses in Australia

12

Election Myths and Misinformation Debunked

13

How Do Political Parties Choose Their Leaders?

14

Here's Why Australian Elections Can't Be Rigged

15

How was The Election Called Before Counting was Finished?

16

How are Senate Preferences Counted? (yes this is about maths)

17

What Investments Does Your Politician Have?

18

What Happens if a Candidate is Disendorsed?

19

Why are pencils used for Australian elections? Can you use something else?

20

How Preferential Voting Works (With Examples)

21

What is Donkey Voting?

22

How Voting Works in Australian Federal Elections

23

What's it like being a candidate? With Nathan Barton, Independent for Moore

24

How to Find Your MPs' Voting Records

25

What are Teals Independents?

26

How to Win an Election

27

A Brief Summary of EVERY Political Party in Australia - 2025 Election Edition

28

Trump Taxes Penguins - And the History of Protectionism in Australia

29

IT'S HERE! What to Know Before Election Day!

30

Advocacy Groups and Lobbying. How Do They Work? A Talk With Equality Australia

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The Arguments For and Against Compulsory Voting

32

What's Involved in Running an Election? with WA's Electoral Commissioner

33

How to vote in Western Australian State Elections UPDATED FOR 2025!

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How Proportional Representation Improves Political Diversity

35

How Preferential Voting and First-Past-The-Post Change Who Gets Elected

36

What if the UK Becomes a Republic Before Australia?

37

Why Should Australia Become a Republic? With Esther Anatolitis

38

Why Should Australia Stay A Constitutional Monarchy? With Alexander Voltz

39

What's the Difference between a Constitutional Monarchy and a Republic?

40

Journalism, Democracy and TikTok with Matilda Boseley

41

How to vote in Queensland State Elections

42

How to Vote in ACT Elections

43

Does Australia Pay the Royal Family?

44

Why Politicians SHOULD Get Paid

45

10 Australian Olympians Who Became Politicians

46

How does the Labor-Greens Alliance Work? With Chief Minister Andrew Barr

47

Constitutional Expert Debunks Youtube Comments with Professor Anne Twomey

48

What is the Budget?

49

What Does A Minister Do? With Senator Linda Reynolds

50

Do Politicians Get Job Training? with Stephen Bates Member for Brisbane

51

How to vote in Tasmanian State Elections (Updated for 2024!)

52

Why Young People Should Care About Politics With Laura Nuttall MLA

53

I tested ChatGPT's knowledge of Australian politics

54

The Man Who Was ALMOST The First Prime Minister: The Hopetoun Blunder

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Single Issue Parties in Parliament - Hon Wilson Tucker MLC

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Why You Can't Use a Tick or Cross When Voting in a Referendum

57

The Referendum Pamphlet - Its History and Usefulness

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How to Vote in a Referendum

59

The A Team of the Australian Senate

60

Facebook Won't Let Me Promote This!

61

Will Private Land Become Native Title if The Voice Passes? Voice Myths Debunked

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Will The Voice Need to Approve Every Single Bill? Voice Myths Debunked

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Can the Voice Veto a Referendum to Remove it? Voice Myths Debunked

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Will The Voice to Parliament have Veto Power? Voice Myths Debunked

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Understanding Misinformation: Voice Myths Debunked (an introduction)

66

Asking a Constitutional Expert About the Voice to Parliament Part 2: High Court and Legal Impact

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Asking a Constitutional Expert About the Voice to Parliament Part 1: Its Purpose and Function

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What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

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Here's The Wording of The Indigenous Voice to Parliament Amendment

70

Testing My Auspol Knowledge With Channel 6's Leo Puglisi

71

The Politics of the Star Wars Prequels is Garbage - Here's Why

72

The Monarchy's Power, Role, and History in Australia

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What are Referendums?

74

How to Vote in NSW State Elections

75

How The Opposition holds the Government to Account - with David Speirs MP | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Asking Australia's Youngest Senator about Young People in Politics - with Fatima Payman

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The Story of Federation: When Australia Became a Country

78

Earle Christmas Page - The 19 Day Prime Minister

79

What's the most common name for a Prime Minister?

80

Why Should You Join A Political Party with David Limbrick, Jordon Steele-John, and Tay Alers

81

How to vote in Victorian State Election

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I asked a Senator random trivia questions - Candid Chats with Jordon Steele-John | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

83

What is the National Cabinet?

84

What Happens to Politicians When They Leave Parliament? | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

85

A Summary Of The 2022 Australia Federal Election | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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A Reflection On What's Next | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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What is a Hung Parliament? | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Where do the Parties Stand on Refugees? 2022 election comparison | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

89

Parties Don't Choose Your Preferences - That's a MYTH | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Why You Can't Waste Your Vote In Australia! | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Will Any of The Parties Raise Taxes? 2022 Election Policy Comparison | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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What will the parties do about Affordable Housing? 2022 election comparison | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

93

What Will The Political Parties Do About Climate Change? 2022 Election Comparison | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Comparing Anti-Corruption Policies - 2022 Election Edition | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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A Brief Summary of EVERY POLITICAL PARTY In Australia 2022 Election Edition | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Who Should I Vote For? A Guide To Finding Out | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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How to Vote in Australian Federal Elections: A Step by Step Guide | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

98

Greens vs One Nation vs United Australia Party: Comparing Their Voting Records | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Scott Morrison vs Anthony Albanese: Comparing Their Voting Records | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

100

Time is Running Out For Young People | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

101

How to Postal Vote | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

102

THE FEDERAL ELECTION HAS BEEN CALLED!

103

Can the Prime Minister Delay The Election? | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

104

How to Vote in the South Australian State Election | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Specifically How to Enrol To Vote (Quick Version) | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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How to Enrol To Vote And Why | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Independent Campaigns with Georgia Steele Candidate for Hughes | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

108

The History of Christmas Island | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

109

Party Leadership and the Coalition with Michael McCormack | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

110

How does the ACT Parliament Work? Interview with Johnathan Davis Greens MLA | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

111

Marginal Seats and Campaigning with Dr Anne Aly | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

112

The Role of The Whip

113

Freedom of Speech in Australia

114

Young People and Politics: Interview With Senator Jordon Steele John

115

Please Stop Telling Me Local Government Doesn't Exist | AUSPOL EXPLAINED

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Basics of Australian Government Explained Part Five: The Prime Minister and Political Parties

117

Basics of Australian Government Explained Part Four: Federal, State, and Local Government

118

Basics of Australian Government Explained Part Three: The Constitution

119

Basics of Australian Government Explained Part Two: Elections and Voting

120

Basics of Australian Government Explained Part One: How Laws are Made

121

What are Micro Parties: interview with Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow Meow

122

What's the Daily Life of a Politician Like? Interview with Rose Jackson NSW MP

123

Aussie Tries The Australian Citizenship Test

124

Why Does Queensland Only Have One Chamber of Parliament?

125

The Man Who Was Prime Minister for a Week: Frank Forde

126

Comparing A Christmas Prince to Real World Monarchies

127

What's The Difference Between A State and Territory?

128

Why is "Labor" Spelled Without a "U"?

129

What if the Prime Minister Refuses to Hold an Election?

130

The Role of Local Government: Interview with Mayor Fremantle Brad Pettitt

131

What is Convention?

132

Preferential Voting

133

Rating Political Biographies as Weapons of Self Defence

134

The Role of State Government: Interview with Simon Millman MLA

135

What Does The Speaker of the House Do?

136

What's The Difference Between a President and a Prime Minister?

137

Hansard, Caucus, Question Time: Political Terms Defined

138

The Influence and Laws of Political Donations

139

The Truth About Political Pensions

140

What's The Difference Between The Senate and The House of Representatives?

141

Auspol ASMR: Scott Morrison Coronavirus News Briefings as ASMR

142

How To Remove a Prime Minister From Office

143

What Do Prime Ministers Do When They Retire?

144

Why There's No Truth in Political Advertising

145

What's The Role of The Governor General?

146

How Do Referendums Work?

147

What's the Difference Between Local, State, and Federal Government?

148

How the Australian Government Works

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Welcome to the Introduction!