Political jargon at election time - what does it all mean?

Australian politicians, the press, and political commentators use phrases like 'voting below the line' but what does that even mean? From democracy sausages to pork barrelling, experts break down the words and phrases we’ll hear more and more as the federal election draws closer.

A democracy sausage ready to be eaten on election day. Source: AAP

From donkey vote, to hustings, incumbency, and pork barrelling, there are several phrases that get used more often every time there’s an upcoming election, but what do they mean and where do they come from?              

While a lot people don't give these phrases a second thought, for many in our community, political lingo can sound like a foreign language.

So let’s break down some of the more commonly used words you may hear leading up to the federal election starting with 'democracy sausage' - what is it?

 

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