David
@auspolexplained.bsky.social
I explain how the Australian political system works to anyone who will listen. https://www.youtube.com/@AuspolExplained
Let's learn about graphs! Often you'll see data about [insert political thing here] and being told a conclusion about it that supports [insert political position here]. But is it being fairly represented? How is it being framed? Here are some handy tips on critically analysing graphs:
November 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Let's learn about graphs! Often you'll see data about [insert political thing here] and being told a conclusion about it that supports [insert political position here]. But is it being fairly represented? How is it being framed? Here are some handy tips on critically analysing graphs:
Hey quick yes/no question: do you think, or have you been told before, that Federation in 1901 meant independence for Australia?
November 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Hey quick yes/no question: do you think, or have you been told before, that Federation in 1901 meant independence for Australia?
Whoa! Auspol Explained is SIX YEARS OLD TODAY! When I started I had a simple mission: help people understand how the Australian political system works without telling them who they should vote for. Six years on that mission continues! Thank you to everyone for their support.
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Whoa! Auspol Explained is SIX YEARS OLD TODAY! When I started I had a simple mission: help people understand how the Australian political system works without telling them who they should vote for. Six years on that mission continues! Thank you to everyone for their support.
50 years ago the Whitlam government was dismissed by the Governor-General, John Kerr. It's not well understood so I asked constitutional expert Anne Twomey about it to unpack what happened, why, how, and also why it wasn't as unprecedented or unexpected as people think it was. youtu.be/BKGCcq1j9BE
The Constitutional and Legal Issues of the Dismissal with Professor Anne Twomey | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
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November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
50 years ago the Whitlam government was dismissed by the Governor-General, John Kerr. It's not well understood so I asked constitutional expert Anne Twomey about it to unpack what happened, why, how, and also why it wasn't as unprecedented or unexpected as people think it was. youtu.be/BKGCcq1j9BE
My first of TWO videos today is here! An interview with Professor Jenny Hocking about the history of the dismissal of Gough Whitlam: youtu.be/C_RJ72Z5OJY
A History of The Dismissal with Professor Jenny Hocking | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
YouTube video by Auspol Explained
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November 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
My first of TWO videos today is here! An interview with Professor Jenny Hocking about the history of the dismissal of Gough Whitlam: youtu.be/C_RJ72Z5OJY
Ok but am I the only one who thinks Roger Sterling from Mad Men looks like James Scullin?
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Ok but am I the only one who thinks Roger Sterling from Mad Men looks like James Scullin?
Have you ever wondered about what quotes dead Australian prime ministers have on their graves? I have. And I ranked them. This is the ranking listical you didn't know you needed: youtu.be/QxMdx8NQhi0
October 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Have you ever wondered about what quotes dead Australian prime ministers have on their graves? I have. And I ranked them. This is the ranking listical you didn't know you needed: youtu.be/QxMdx8NQhi0
I'm giving a FREE talk at Subiaco Library about how Australia's constitutional/legal relationship to the UK has evolved over the centuries since colonisation. When did we gain independence? Come find out why that's such a complicated question at my talk: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/auspol-exp...
October 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I'm giving a FREE talk at Subiaco Library about how Australia's constitutional/legal relationship to the UK has evolved over the centuries since colonisation. When did we gain independence? Come find out why that's such a complicated question at my talk: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/auspol-exp...
I'm going on holiday for most of October. What are some topics/questions I could turn into shorts to queue up while I'm away to fuel the algorithm's endless hunger?
September 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I'm going on holiday for most of October. What are some topics/questions I could turn into shorts to queue up while I'm away to fuel the algorithm's endless hunger?
I talk about the AEC so much I decided to actually talk to someone from the AEC. Here's my latest episode where I ask them what the AEC does (and also what it doesn't do but people think it does) youtu.be/65UeS_NGOIk
What does the AEC do? (and what it doesn't) | AUSPOL EXPLAINED
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September 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I talk about the AEC so much I decided to actually talk to someone from the AEC. Here's my latest episode where I ask them what the AEC does (and also what it doesn't do but people think it does) youtu.be/65UeS_NGOIk
Do you know the biggest election victory for your state or territory? Well, I do! Here's a list just for you! youtu.be/91nzE_Z5rjY
August 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Do you know the biggest election victory for your state or territory? Well, I do! Here's a list just for you! youtu.be/91nzE_Z5rjY
Make sure your vote counts today, Tasmania. If you're unsure how voting works check at www.tec.tas.gov.au
Tasmanian Electoral Commission
The Tasmanian Electoral Commission undertakes the conduct of elections and referendums, public electoral information programs and more in Tasmania.
www.tec.tas.gov.au
July 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Make sure your vote counts today, Tasmania. If you're unsure how voting works check at www.tec.tas.gov.au
Happy election day, Tasmania! 🥳 Enjoy your democracy sausages 🌭
July 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Happy election day, Tasmania! 🥳 Enjoy your democracy sausages 🌭
Happy international non-binary people's day! The world is full of diverse and amazing people and it's always worth recognising and celebrating that.
July 14, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Happy international non-binary people's day! The world is full of diverse and amazing people and it's always worth recognising and celebrating that.
Fun fact about the Nobel Peace Prize: nominations can be made by any member of a national assembly (like parliament/congress/secret third option here) so being nominated in itself doesn't necessarily mean much other than a politician out there likes you. www.nobelprize.org/nomination/p...
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
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July 11, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Fun fact about the Nobel Peace Prize: nominations can be made by any member of a national assembly (like parliament/congress/secret third option here) so being nominated in itself doesn't necessarily mean much other than a politician out there likes you. www.nobelprize.org/nomination/p...
Methodically following every single MP and Senator on Instagram is a slow process... who knew manually typing in 226 names was time consuming?
July 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Methodically following every single MP and Senator on Instagram is a slow process... who knew manually typing in 226 names was time consuming?
I can see when politicians view my instagram stories but don't follow me... I can tell you're out there 👀
July 8, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I can see when politicians view my instagram stories but don't follow me... I can tell you're out there 👀
Recently Labor won a whopping 94 out of 150 seats in the House of Reps. The Liberals had one of their worst ever losses. But how does that compare to other elections? Well, here's the top 10 BEST election victories and the 10 WORST election losses in Australian federal history: youtu.be/Aw44j9M-FPA
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July 8, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Recently Labor won a whopping 94 out of 150 seats in the House of Reps. The Liberals had one of their worst ever losses. But how does that compare to other elections? Well, here's the top 10 BEST election victories and the 10 WORST election losses in Australian federal history: youtu.be/Aw44j9M-FPA
I can't wait for people to see my next episode so this meme I made for my own amusement makes sense to other people
July 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I can't wait for people to see my next episode so this meme I made for my own amusement makes sense to other people
Just created a folder labelled "2028 Australian election" to organise scripts because it doesn't hurt to be prepared.
July 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Just created a folder labelled "2028 Australian election" to organise scripts because it doesn't hurt to be prepared.
Do you ever find yourself emailing famous highly renowned professors and you have to figure out which of your videos is the best foot forward to demonstrate "hey, this is what I do. Would you like to be interviewed for the internet?"
A universal experience, I know.
A universal experience, I know.
June 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Do you ever find yourself emailing famous highly renowned professors and you have to figure out which of your videos is the best foot forward to demonstrate "hey, this is what I do. Would you like to be interviewed for the internet?"
A universal experience, I know.
A universal experience, I know.
I went to the Isle of Man in 2023 for my honeymoon and I've been fascinated by it ever since. I need the equivalent of me, but for Manx politics, to nerd out with me and also explain the intricate details of how being a crown dependency works and differs to Commonwealth countries.
June 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I went to the Isle of Man in 2023 for my honeymoon and I've been fascinated by it ever since. I need the equivalent of me, but for Manx politics, to nerd out with me and also explain the intricate details of how being a crown dependency works and differs to Commonwealth countries.
Remember kids, protest isn't some subversive (unless you make it) act. It's a fundamental tenant of a democratic society and you should try it out at least once in your life as part of the many ways you can participate in expressing your political views. Enjoy!
June 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Remember kids, protest isn't some subversive (unless you make it) act. It's a fundamental tenant of a democratic society and you should try it out at least once in your life as part of the many ways you can participate in expressing your political views. Enjoy!
If you ever wondered if I have interests outside of Australian politics - I do. The latest book I've started reading is Offshore Island Politics: The Constitutional and Political Development of the Isle of Man in the Twentieth Century. That's VERY different from Australian politics cos it's far away
June 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If you ever wondered if I have interests outside of Australian politics - I do. The latest book I've started reading is Offshore Island Politics: The Constitutional and Political Development of the Isle of Man in the Twentieth Century. That's VERY different from Australian politics cos it's far away
Just a reminder that when someone is elected, they are first and foremost a representative of their constituents - not their party. Parties are a by-product of organising campaigns and finding common political ground. There's no legal contract that binds someone to a party.
June 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Just a reminder that when someone is elected, they are first and foremost a representative of their constituents - not their party. Parties are a by-product of organising campaigns and finding common political ground. There's no legal contract that binds someone to a party.