What’s climate got to do with electoral reform? More than you might think

By Joo-Cheong Tham, Professor, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne

What do electoral laws, social media, climate change and secure work have in common?

All have been prioritised for reform by the Labor government – and all are areas where democratic reform is essential. In fact, the links between these four priorities provide a unique opportunity for change.

Disinformation and manipulation

The age-old problem of political falsehoods has been given steroids by the speed, targeting and anonymity…

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