This election could be one of the most important in Australian history
Australia remains a full democracy, but its main political parties have shown themselves unable to adjust to the policy and political requirements of the 21st century.
Most of us would have been mightily relieved when French President Emmanuel Macron was returned to office last Sunday with 58.55 per cent of the vote. For those who are anxious about the state of democracy worldwide, however, it is worth noting that his ultra-right-wing opponent, Marine Le Pen, secured 41.45 of the vote, which is 7 per cent more than she won in 2017.
