Jill Sheppard

Dr. Jill Sheppard is a Lecturer at the School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University (ANU). Her research focuses on comparative political behavior, electoral systems, and survey methodology. She holds a PhD from ANU, alongside a BA (RMIT) and MA (Monash). Her work examines topics such as compulsory voting, democratic engagement, and political opinion dynamics in Australia and globally.

Education:

• BA, RMIT University
• MA, Monash University
• PhD, Australian National University

Research Interests:

• Comparative political behavior and opinion
• Electoral systems, particularly compulsory voting
• Survey design and methodology
• Democratic governance and public trust

Her recent work includes analyses of Australia's 2022 federal election (Watershed: The 2022 Australian Federal Election), exploring voter behavior, policy shifts, and institutional dynamics.

Grants & Projects:

• Political Trust and Satisfaction with Democracy in Australia (2021–2026)
• Elections, Social Media, and Democracy in India (2022)
• Community Attitudes About Abortion (2017)

These projects highlight her interdisciplinary approach to political science, linking electoral systems, public opinion, and institutional performance.

Public Engagement: Dr. Sheppard contributes to ANU's Democracy Sausage podcast, discussing topics like electoral reforms, public trust, and policy debates. Her work bridges academic research with public discourse on democratic governance.