Analysis

Analysis
Debate, Political participation

Applying logic and reason to fact checking

September 4, 2013

A philosopher's view on political debate and fact checking— why it’s a good thing whether we agree on the facts or not.
Professor Greg Restall

Australia 2013
Analysis
Coalition, Labor, Polls

Final Poll Watch

September 9, 2013

Despite some claims of bias, the opinion polls were largely an accurate predictor of the election result.
Dr Denis Muller

Australia 2013
Analysis
Campaign, Journalism, Parliament, Polls, Social media

Voters are disengaged and 'tuning out'.

May 6, 2013

A nationally representitive survey has found Australian politicians are failing to engage or build a sense of trust with voters just months out from the federal election.
Aaron Martin

Australia 2013
Analysis
Debates, Economy, Kevin Rudd, Tony Abbott

Rudd touts economy in non-debate

July 11, 2013

Quickly identify the keywords and themes from Kevin Rudd's National Press Club address.
Cathy Harper

Australia 2013
Analysis
Campaign, Immigration, Political

Propaganda or life-saving message?

July 29, 2013

The importance of independently verifying a politically-charged photo. 
Denis Muller

Australia 2013
Analysis
Campaign, Kevin Rudd, Labor, Liberal, Polls, Tony Abbott

Poll Watch: Week One of the Campaign

August 13, 2013

Opinion polls suggest support for Labor has plateaued and is subsiding slightly.
Dr Denis Muller

Australia 2013
Analysis
Economy, Policy, Welfare

Testing the means testing debate

August 28, 2013

Does Australia have a bloated middle class welfare system? 
Joey Moloney

Australia 2013
Analysis
Campaign, Green

Why I'm with Adam

September 4, 2013

A report from the Greens frontline.
Claire Boland

Australia 2013
Analysis
Campaign, House of Representatives

The House of Reps class of 2013

September 20, 2013

Meet the dozens of new MPs that were elected on September 7th.
Maria Rae

Australia 2013
Analysis
Labor, Political participation

"Please listen afresh": Can Rudd woo back the young?

July 3, 2013

Will young voters "like" Kevin Rudd as much the second time around?

Aaron Martin

Australia 2013
Analysis
Political participation

Football vs Political Parties

July 12, 2013

Membership of political parties seems to have lost its appeal. 
The Election Watch team

Australia 2013
Analysis
Economy, Health, Policy

The economic case for slashing health rebates

July 31, 2013

The Federal Government could save hundreds of millions of dollars each year without affecting patient outcomes
Terence Cheng

Australia 2013
Analysis
Campaign

Key campaign dates

August 14, 2013

Grab your diary, pick up a red pen... here are the key 2013 election dates explained.
Nicholas Reece

Australia 2013
Analysis
Campaign, Polls, Voting

Marginal maths adds up for Abbott

August 28, 2013

Elections are won or lost in marginal seats. This analysis examines the electorates that will decide who reigns supreme on September 7th.
Dr Scott Brenton. 

Australia 2013
Analysis
Campaign, Labor, Policy

Why I think the ALP remains inspiring. Kind of.

September 4, 2013

How I support the Labor Party and still sleep at night.
Laura Soderlind

Australia 2013

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