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:
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.
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...
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
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.
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
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
Bradfield has been called. The counting for the federal election is finally finished.
[Image description: Frodo looking harrowed at Mordor moments before he says "it's done."]
[Image description: Frodo looking harrowed at Mordor moments before he says "it's done."]
June 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Bradfield has been called. The counting for the federal election is finally finished.
[Image description: Frodo looking harrowed at Mordor moments before he says "it's done."]
[Image description: Frodo looking harrowed at Mordor moments before he says "it's done."]
Oi you! Do you want to know how parties choose their leaders? OF COURSE YOU DO! It's in the news RIGHT NOW! So here's an explanation of the process and how it varies from party to party: youtu.be/Ys_yocZp7E0
May 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Oi you! Do you want to know how parties choose their leaders? OF COURSE YOU DO! It's in the news RIGHT NOW! So here's an explanation of the process and how it varies from party to party: youtu.be/Ys_yocZp7E0
It didn't even take 3 hours for a Labor victory to be declared and for Dutton to lose his seat - but counting still continues days afterwards! So how does that work? How come we know the outcome of elections before they're actually finished being decided? youtu.be/6NWylkk0GKE
May 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
It didn't even take 3 hours for a Labor victory to be declared and for Dutton to lose his seat - but counting still continues days afterwards! So how does that work? How come we know the outcome of elections before they're actually finished being decided? youtu.be/6NWylkk0GKE
I'll miss @antonygreenelec.bsky.social and his insightful and well presented breakdowns of elections. Also someone get that man a vase!!!
May 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'll miss @antonygreenelec.bsky.social and his insightful and well presented breakdowns of elections. Also someone get that man a vase!!!
IT'S ELECTION DAY AND I CAN FINALLY ACHIEVE MY FINAL FORM! I'M AT THE HEIGHT OF MY POWER! YOU HAVE UNTIL 6PM LOCAL TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE! If you're unsure where your nearest polling place is, or you want to look up your candidates, or even just instructions on how voting works then visit aec.gov.au
![[Image description: I've put my smiling face onto Goku going super saiyan with long pointy yellow hair and bulging muscles. Behind me are ballots for the House of Representatives (green) and Senate (white).]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t7fvw6ild5v3watgu3a23y7f/bafkreidn7cknmbawnlfye3f4kuhc2bmmr7ktbkwqeg45w5jze4vljw2nzq@jpeg)
May 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
IT'S ELECTION DAY AND I CAN FINALLY ACHIEVE MY FINAL FORM! I'M AT THE HEIGHT OF MY POWER! YOU HAVE UNTIL 6PM LOCAL TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE! If you're unsure where your nearest polling place is, or you want to look up your candidates, or even just instructions on how voting works then visit aec.gov.au
There are multiple seats to win for the Senate so how do they figure out who wins those Senate seats? Here's an explanation as to why the Senate is more complicated than the House of Representatives: youtu.be/1hC5ON5k7-0
May 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
There are multiple seats to win for the Senate so how do they figure out who wins those Senate seats? Here's an explanation as to why the Senate is more complicated than the House of Representatives: youtu.be/1hC5ON5k7-0
There have been several disendorsements this election - so what happens next? youtu.be/pefXuGIPFJw
May 1, 2025 at 3:20 AM
There have been several disendorsements this election - so what happens next? youtu.be/pefXuGIPFJw
How many more episodes can I PENCIL in before the election? (See what I did there). Anyway watch it now please: youtu.be/8xLHaaDYJPg
April 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
How many more episodes can I PENCIL in before the election? (See what I did there). Anyway watch it now please: youtu.be/8xLHaaDYJPg
Yeehaw! It's time to explain to you that a donkey vote IS a formal vote - but you shouldn't do it. youtu.be/_RnhbnPBZkI
April 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Yeehaw! It's time to explain to you that a donkey vote IS a formal vote - but you shouldn't do it. youtu.be/_RnhbnPBZkI
If you're unsure how voting works then here's a guide to help you understand how filling in the ballot works, why it's different, and how the winners are decided: youtu.be/WDcxOJXfcdg
April 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
If you're unsure how voting works then here's a guide to help you understand how filling in the ballot works, why it's different, and how the winners are decided: youtu.be/WDcxOJXfcdg
We're hearing a lot from candidates about what they'd like to do if elected - but what do they do while TRYING to get elected? I sat down with Nathan Barton to hear a candidate's perspective youtu.be/yNQM8hyOkRc
April 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We're hearing a lot from candidates about what they'd like to do if elected - but what do they do while TRYING to get elected? I sat down with Nathan Barton to hear a candidate's perspective youtu.be/yNQM8hyOkRc
"What are teal independents? WHAT ARE THEY?" I hear you screaming in confusion. It's ok! Here's an explainer just for you: youtu.be/G-DcCpOx42o
April 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
"What are teal independents? WHAT ARE THEY?" I hear you screaming in confusion. It's ok! Here's an explainer just for you: youtu.be/G-DcCpOx42o
If you've wanted to get involved in an election then this is the best time (election time). Here's my guide on how to help candidates win! youtu.be/cmZRs9Guz34
April 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM
If you've wanted to get involved in an election then this is the best time (election time). Here's my guide on how to help candidates win! youtu.be/cmZRs9Guz34
It's here! A summary of EVERY SINGLE POLITICAL PARTY IN AUSTRALIA (federally registered). I spent an UNBELIEVABLE amount of time reading and researching this. Don't let that effort go to waste: youtu.be/d1-6BVX7Ufc
April 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
It's here! A summary of EVERY SINGLE POLITICAL PARTY IN AUSTRALIA (federally registered). I spent an UNBELIEVABLE amount of time reading and researching this. Don't let that effort go to waste: youtu.be/d1-6BVX7Ufc
Trump is trying to tax penguins! And also for some reason doesn't realise that Norfolk Island is Australia. If you're confused what tariffs are here's an explanation about Trump's protectionist policies as well as how protectionism shaped Australia's history youtu.be/1kvpTq6wCoc
April 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Trump is trying to tax penguins! And also for some reason doesn't realise that Norfolk Island is Australia. If you're confused what tariffs are here's an explanation about Trump's protectionist policies as well as how protectionism shaped Australia's history youtu.be/1kvpTq6wCoc