Tracking The Western Australian Senate Election

Tracking The Western Australian Senate Election[/b]



The Greens party will keep its communication spokesman Scott Ludlum in the Parliament on current projections on the vote in the Western Australian senate by-election held on Saturday.

Ludlum’s spot in the Senate had been in doubt, with the first-term senator, or just getting in, on the original vote count from the September 2013 election that the Court of Disputed Returns ultimately ruled was invalid after more than went missing.

Seven months later, a well-funded and high profile campaign, and one Senate speech that has garnered more than 850,000 views on YouTube, and Ludlam will, on the current count, be returned to the Senate for another six years. According to the the Australian Electoral Commission, The Greens recorded 156,914 votes, or 15.88 percent in total in WA, a swing to the party of 6.39 percent. The two major parties are currently battling it out in the preference flow for the sixth WA senate spot.

Ludlum, who has devoted much of his time in the parliament since 2008 to fighting for online rights, advocating for privacy and fighting against the rising surveillance state, he also plans to spend the next six years in parliament continuing to fight for these issues in a space where the two major parties have not been willing to focus on.

First and foremost will be his current inquiry on the extent of government surveillance through the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act.

Last month Labor's deputy leader Tanya Plibersek said that Labor supported laws that allow government agencies to access customer data from telecommunications companies without a warrant.

Attorney-General George Brandis has not yet indicated whether the government will move forward with plans to force ISPs to retain customer data for up to two years, but has previously indicated he will focus on national security as part of his portfolio.

The Attorney-General's Department has also made a push for data retention, and the decryption of encrypted data as part of its submission to Ludlum’s inquiry.

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

The Western Australian Senate election is a crucial component of Australia's federal electoral system, reflecting the democratic principles that underpin the nation's governance. Held concurrently with the other states and territories as part of the federal elections, this event provides an opportunity for Western Australian voters to select their representatives in the Senate, the upper house of the Australian Parliament. The Senate plays a significant role in the legislative process, acting as a chamber of review and ensuring that the interests of all states, including Western Australia, are adequately represented at the federal level. During the election, a wide range of political parties and independent candidates compete for the six or twelve seats allocated to Western Australia, depending on whether it is a half-Senate or double dissolution election. The complexity of the Senate voting system, which includes preferential voting and the option to vote above or below the line, requires voters to be well-informed about their choices. Tracking the Western Australian Senate election involves monitoring various aspects, such as voter turnout, party preferences, and the distribution of votes, to understand the political dynamics and voter sentiment. Media outlets, political analysts, and election watchdogs play a vital role in this process, providing real-time updates and in-depth analysis that help to ensure transparency and accountability. As the results unfold, they can offer insights into the shifting political landscape and the potential impact on national policies and governance.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

Tracking The Western Australian Senate Election[/b]



The Greens party will keep its communication spokesman Scott Ludlum in the Parliament on current projections on the vote in the Western Australian senate by-election held on Saturday.

Ludlum’s spot in the Senate had been in doubt, with the first-term senator, or just getting in, on the original vote count from the September 2013 election that the Court of Disputed Returns ultimately ruled was invalid after more than went missing.

Seven months later, a well-funded and high profile campaign, and one Senate speech that has garnered more than 850,000 views on YouTube, and Ludlam will, on the current count, be returned to the Senate for another six years. According to the the Australian Electoral Commission, The Greens recorded 156,914 votes, or 15.88 percent in total in WA, a swing to the party of 6.39 percent. The two major parties are currently battling it out in the preference flow for the sixth WA senate spot.

Ludlum, who has devoted much of his time in the parliament since 2008 to fighting for online rights, advocating for privacy and fighting against the rising surveillance state, he also plans to spend the next six years in parliament continuing to fight for these issues in a space where the two major parties have not been willing to focus on.

First and foremost will be his current inquiry on the extent of government surveillance through the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act.

Last month Labor's deputy leader Tanya Plibersek said that Labor supported laws that allow government agencies to access customer data from telecommunications companies without a warrant.

Attorney-General George Brandis has not yet indicated whether the government will move forward with plans to force ISPs to retain customer data for up to two years, but has previously indicated he will focus on national security as part of his portfolio.

The Attorney-General's Department has also made a push for data retention, and the decryption of encrypted data as part of its submission to Ludlum’s inquiry.

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