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"Turning back the boats" and Australia's relationship with Indonesia.
Michael MacWilliam

The economic case for rising above politics and embracing an increase in the GST. 
Professor John Freebairn 

Join University of Melbourne students as they discuss Tony Abbott’s daughters, and whatever pirates and sex have to do with the election. 
The Farrago Team

Kevin Rudd makes his exit as Prime Minister and party leader. He'll sit quietly on the backbench .. won't he? 
Wes Mountain

CARTOON - Which leader will progress to the next level?
Wes Mountain

 

Where will the result of the federal election leave the issue of gay marriage?
Claire Boland

Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd both rule out deals with cross benchers to form government.
Wes Mountain

Transparency and accountability are key tenets of democracy, and are the main platforms of the Wikileaks Party and the Pirate Party of Australia. 
Maya Borom

Your quick guide to Tony Abbott's first ministry.
Election Watch team

Will Kevin Rudd's leadership reforms prevent brutal leadership spills? 
Nicholas Reece

To what extent are voters engaged in the election and election issues? 
Cathy Harper

Why are politicians generally viewed as untrustworthy? 
Dr Jackie Dickenson

The Coalition has released its election policy costings just two days before voters go to the polls. Read them all here.

Advocacy groups are now operating from the political parties' campaign playbook.
Nicholas Reece

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