The Electoral Reform Society of South Australia (ERSSA) regularly prepares and submits detailed reports and recommendations on a wide range of issues relating to electoral fairness, representation, and reform.
Our submissions aim to strengthen democracy by promoting Proportional Representation using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) method and by encouraging transparency, equity, and accountability in all levels of government.
Below is a selection of our key submissions over the years. Each document is available for download for those wishing to explore our analysis and recommendations in full.
📄 Comments to the Periodic Review of the City of Charles Sturt
A review of local electoral boundaries and representation in the City of Charles Sturt, ensuring fairness and proportionality in council elections.
📄 Comments to the Periodic Review of the Coorong District Council
Our submission addressing issues of representation and voter equality within the Coorong District Council area.
📄 Comments to the Arbuthnott Commission on Boundary Differences and Voting Systems in Scotland
An international perspective on fair representation, examining how boundary design and voting systems affect proportionality in Scotland.
📄 South Australia’s Strategic Plan
A response outlining how democratic reform and electoral fairness can contribute to South Australia’s broader strategic goals and civic engagement.
📄 Local Government Elections Review 2004
Analysis of the 2004 local government elections, highlighting challenges in representation and recommending the adoption of STV for local councils.
📄 Queensland Committee on Changing Political Status
A submission exploring the implications of electoral system reform in Queensland and its potential impact on governance and participation.
📄 Reviewing Our Constitution 2003
Recommendations for constitutional review, focusing on electoral equity, proportional representation, and citizen involvement in decision-making.
📄 Federal Electoral Boundaries in South Australia 2003
An examination of proposed federal boundary changes and their effect on voter representation in South Australia.
📄 South Australian Constitutional Convention
Our contribution to the state’s constitutional discussion, advocating for democratic structures that reflect the will of all voters.
📄 Representation to the South Australian Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission 2002
Detailed feedback on boundary redistributions and their effect on proportional representation within South Australia.
📄 City of Mitcham Periodical Review of Elected Representation 1998
Submission addressing fair representation at the local government level within the City of Mitcham.
📄 Representation to the South Australian Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission 1998
Analysis and recommendations to ensure that future boundary redistributions deliver fair and balanced representation.
Each of these submissions reflects our continuing commitment to electoral fairness and genuine democracy.
By engaging in these reviews and consultations, the Electoral Reform Society of South Australia strives to make every election – from local councils to the federal parliament – fairer and more representative of the people’s will.