New Electoral Laws Limit Voter Choice, Strengthen Labor-Coalition Grip: Climate 200

The founder of Climate 200 warned that the new laws could undermine the integrity of Australia’s democratic system and disadvantage independent candidates.
New Electoral Laws Limit Voter Choice, Strengthen Labor-Coalition Grip: Climate 200
People place their vote in Newcastle, Australia, on May 3, 2025. Roni Bintang/Getty Images
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The founder of a major political funding body has urged the government to delay implementing what he described as the “unfair parts” of new electoral laws, warning they could undermine the integrity of Australia’s democratic system.

During a recent parliamentary hearing on the 2025 federal election, Climate 200 convenor Simon Holmes à Court called on lawmakers to reconsider elements of the reforms.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].