Letterboxes and Loudspeakers: Compulsory Voting and the Transformation of Grassroots Electioneering in Australia, 1910–51.

  • Published In: Australian Journal of Politics & History, 2023, v. 69, n. 4. P. 615 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Monnox, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the impact of compulsory voting on grassroots electioneering in Australia between 1910 and 1951. It argues that the introduction of compulsory voting resulted in a shift from mobilization-focused campaigns to more persuasive campaigns. Grassroots campaigners in the 1930s and 1940s adopted new methods, such as amplifier campaigning and candidate-focused leaflets, to reach a larger and less engaged electorate. The article emphasizes the significance of these changes in campaign practices and highlights the continued use of candidate-focused literature and personal canvassing in modern times. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Australian Journal of Politics & History. 2023/12, Vol. 69, Issue 4, p615
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0004-9522
  • DOI:10.1111/ajph.12870
  • Accession Number:175140454
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