Australia has a much better-functioning governmental system than the United States, but for political tragics it’s the American scene that’s the riveting must-watch this year.
The battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris showcases the differences between presidential and Westminster systems, and the contrasts between the US and Australia in money, campaigning and razzmatazz.
Australia is moving towards capping federal election spending – in the US, it’s off the charts. Australian party conferences are mind-numbing, albeit in Labor’s case with the odd gritty moment. In the US, they’re Hollywood extravaganzas.
