Auspol Explained: The History of Voting and Elections

Auspol Explained (aka David Cox) is a writer and Youtuber whose content has helped thousands of people understand Australian politics, making what is often considered a boring and confusing topic entertaining and easy to understand.

Join David as he uncovers the history of voting in Australia and how it has evolved; from the first parliamentary election in Australia where riots broke out, to how voting stopped being exclusively for male landowners to include women, Aboriginal people, and more. Learn how voting and elections have changed over time, and the legislative and constitutional reforms that have been adopted to make the voting and elections the accessible and equitable process we take for granted today.

Please note: the contents of this presentation is educational and politically impartial. No political views will be shared or discussed at this event.

About the speaker - David Cox

David Cox is a writer and YouTuber who has been helping people understand the Australian political system since 2019 through his accessible non-partisan video/podcast series Auspol Explained. His work combines humour with a deep appreciation for both the details and history of parliament, helping to make a dry and complex subject more enjoyable to the general public. He also wrote and starred in Extraordinary Auspol, a comedy about the more unusual moments in Australia’s political history, at The Blue Room Theatre in 2023.

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