Election
Are both parties’ campaigns going off the rails?
As the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader face-off at their second people’s forum, the Australian people are scrambling to......
Major role for minor parties
Although minor political parties seem unlikely win more than a seat or two in the House of Representatives at the......
Labor rattles Abbott
Last night’s community debate between the country’s two leadership contenders ended with Tony Abbott snapping at Kevin Rudd. Some people......
Election 2013: Tony Abbott’s asylum seeker policy a ‘race to the bottom’
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and immigration spokesman Scott Morrison today announced the Coalition’s asylum seeker policy, which would mean refugees......
Election 2013: is northern Australia the final frontier?
The ALP today announced its policy to develop northern Australia, following the Coalition’s announcement of a similar policy in June.......
Greens sidelined in preference deal
As the election draws near the knives are drawn when it comes to the Greens, with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott......
Whose votes won’t be counted in the federal election?
Estimates say up to half of all Indigenous people aren’t actually enrolled to vote, while statistics show around half a......
Postal voting? Beware of parties trying to harvest your data
Postal voting is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. But there are now concerns that the major parties may be using......
Election 2013: Australia’s First Nations Political Party
This election is shaping up to be a significant event with more Aboriginal and Torres Strait candidates then ever before.......
Young voters want their voices heard
Young voters are concerned the issues most important to them are not at the forefront of election debate. The Wire......