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Inside Story - Is compulsory voting a bulwark against extremists?

Inside Story has quoted findings from Fox & Hedgehog’s recent research into compulsory versus voluntary voting in Australia, and whether Australians believe the political system is “fundamentally broken.”

The article, “Is compulsory voting a bulwark against extremists?” by Emeritus Professor Murray Goot, explores the conventional wisdom about compulsory voting and its role in moderating politics. In the piece, the author references our poll conducted 5–6 January 2026, which asked respondents not only how they might behave under a voluntary voting system but also their views on the state of the political system.

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Fox & Hedgehog Joins the Australian Polling Council

Fox & Hedgehog is pleased to announce that we have been accepted as a member of the Australian Polling Council (APC).

The Australian Polling Council is the peak professional body for public opinion polling in Australia. Its role is to uphold shared standards of methodological rigour, transparency, and ethical conduct across the industry, particularly in the publication of political and social research.

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Explainer: Interpreting Polling When Two Major Parties Become Three

For the first time in Australia’s federal political history, a minor party has attracted more than 20% support in national opinion polling.

In this explainer, we delve into what effect this has on the traditional TPP, and how to interpret the impact of a rising third party on Australian federal elections.

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