Tally Room Photo YouTube THE CONVERSATION With 63% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Tasmanian state election, The Poll Bludger is projecting that the final results will give the Liberals 39.7% of the statewide vote (up 3.0% since the March 2024 election), Labor just 25.7% (down 3.1%), the Greens 14.1% (up 0.2%), the Shooters 3.2% (up 0.9%), the Nationals 1.7% and independents 15.4%. Tasmania uses the proportional Hare-Clark system for its lower house elections. As described previously , the five seats Tasmania has at federal elections each return seven members for a total of 35 MPs. A quota for election is one-eighth of the vote, or 12.5%. The main Poll Bludger page gives projected quotas for each electorate for the Liberals, Labor and the Greens. The Liberals have just under four quotas in Braddon, over three in Bass and Lyons and over two in Clark and Franklin, suggesting 14 definite seats with more possible. Labor is just above or just below two quotas in all five seats,...
Shadows of Funding: Unmasking the Hidden Backers Fueling Australia's Pro-Palestine Fury
Y Palestine Action Group Sydney Unpacking the Palestine Action Group : Funding, Faces, and the Australian Pro-Palestine Movement In the heart of Australia's bustling cities, voices rise in unison, chanting for justice and peace in Palestine. The Palestine Action Group (PAG), also known as Palestine Action Group Sydney, has become a prominent force in organizing these protests. But who funds this grassroots powerhouse, and who are the people filling the streets? Amidst debates about their origins and participants' appearances, let's dive into the facts behind PAG's operations and the diverse crowds they attract. What is the Palestine Action Group? PAG PAG is an Australian activist organization dedicated to advocating for Palestinian rights . They focus on highlighting Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank , organizing rallies, sit-ins, and awareness campaigns. It's important to distinguish them from the UK-based "Palestine Action," a separat...
