Australia
A federation of six states and several territories with compulsory voting, a points-based immigration system and an official policy of multiculturalism.
Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchyOceania
How close are you to Australia?
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What is the political profile of Australia?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Democratic
92% toward Democratic
Leans very strongly toward Federal
86% toward Federal
Leans strongly toward Multiculturalist
78% toward Multiculturalist
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Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Australia, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to Australia?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit Australia best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
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Australia on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to Australia?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.