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Summary: 529 candidates are trying to win one of 40 available seats in the Australian Senate. Thanks to the much-maligned preferences system, small parties traditionally push way above their weight. We explain why, and to what effect.
Summary: 529 candidates are trying to win one of 40 available seats in the Australian Senate. Thanks to the much-maligned preferences system, small parties traditionally push way above their weight. We explain why, and to what effect.