I just want to say apropros of nothing: court proceedings should never be politicised. The judiciary is an important part of any society and it's not there for popularity contests or culture wars.

Let's get down to bzzzzness* (learning about how amendments are made) youtu.be/P_e-LqouX80

It's my birthday today! So here's a story about Australian political history: youtu.be/iJuUGI-4wXQ

No one has asked me my thoughts or predictions on the South Australian election tomorrow... I wouldn't have given you any. But like, it's nice to feel included.

It's wild how every single time I say "hey, discrimination and abusive comments about (insert group of people here) will not be tolerated" I get people announcing loudly they're offended that I'm standing up for a minority and are unsubscribing. OK??? You could've just left quietly?

There has been an alarming rise of anti-Muslim comments that I've had to delete lately. While Islamophobia has always been an unfortunate part of the internet, this recent spike is worrying and unacceptable. I want it to be known that this kind of discrimination is not tolerated.

It's just under a week until my 34th birthday and you know what that means - time moves unrelentingly forward in a linear fashion and cannot be stopped. ... also I expect people to wish me a happy birthday on Saturday to make me feel good.

I'm in a few sovereign citizen groups on Facebook (because doom scrolling wasn't DEPRESSING ENOUGH) and I'm fascinated by the sheer volume of misinformation and disinformation spread by these groups to a truly baffling degree. It's concerning and saddening at the same time.

Hello! I have finally made a NEW VIDEO and it's about how LAWS are MADE in AUSTRALIA! Enjoy PLEASE: youtu.be/1LH79Jihzpg

On this day in 1966 we transitioned over from pounds to dollars! Happy 60th anniversary to the Australian dollar 💚💚💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtyN...

I'm periodically reminded that some people think that local government isn't a legitimate/constitutional level of government in Australia. If you ever encounter these claims here's a handy fact check to explain why they're wrong: www.aap.com.au/factcheck/th...

I have an announcement about the future of Auspol Explained! If you haven't watched it yet then do so now. NOW!* youtu.be/2QVxQy781J8 *or later idk it's not going anywhere.

I was going to make a video about Federation and how it wasn't independence for Australia but I don't have much time (book writing, planning other things) so I'm putting it aside and will revisit that later. I'm going to announce something else for January.

Merry Christmas from everyone's favourite traditional holiday being: the Christmas Gargoyle of Auspol Knowledge! May you have a wonderful holiday period, your masonry be free of water erosion, and you get the best gift of all: a better understanding of Australia’s political system. Ho ho ho.

For December's episode I'll be telling you all about how Harold Holt died: youtu.be/KhaJTUE3GTE

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?

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

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?

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...

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

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

I'll just leave this here... youtu.be/GYlr8i0R9Mg

This pride month let's reflect on how queer representation in politics matters and how it demonstrates that society has become more equitable and democratic.

A motion of no confidence against the Tasmanian Premier has just passed. By convention this means the government should resign which will either lead to an early election or someone else (Labor in a minority) being appointed to be the government.

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."]

Hey let's debunk some myths and misinformation about elections that I had to repeatedly read in my comments section for a month straight: youtu.be/Nw-S4PbEJA4

Happy pride month everyone! If you're straight you can still celebrate by giving a queer person money.

I'm interviewing someone from the AEC next week. What should I ask them?

I was about to make a video about what if an election is tied and then learned the process appears different depending on if it's the House of Representatives or Senate so need to do a bit more research before I make anything.

It's new member day for Western Australia! Fun fact: the state election was back on March 8th, but the new term for the Legislative Council ticks over on May 22nd (today). The last few weeks outgoing members have been giving valedictory speeches and thank people for their support over the years.

Thank goodness. We absolutely need to make sure the public can recognise and not be tricked by misinformation. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...