> In Australia, the average person in the street might think that the way that you get into the Prime Minister’s office is by being elected by the people. Since 1966, this has only been true about 40% of the time.

Well not only are they wrong. Matt Barrie (the author) is wrong too. No Prime Minister has ever been elected by the people. All of them have been elected by their party room. Australia elects Representatives and Parties. Mr. Barrie seems to be wading into topics that he doesn't have the chops for...