The democracy sausage

The democracy sausage is a staple of any Australian election, but how did this tradition start? Where was the first ‘sausage sizzle’, and why sausages and not, say, pies or steak or barramundi burgers?

I spoke to ABC Melbourne about the history of the democracy sausage, listen to that interview right here.

Also, buy Professor Judith Brett’s absolutely magnificent book on elections in Australia, ‘From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage’. For more information about this book (including where to buy it) click here.