Policy Comparator

Animal welfare, Economy, Foreign Affairs

Live Animal Exports

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Australia 2013

Both the Coaltion and ALP have agreed to build Australia’s first stand-alone cardiac hospital - but the debate still continues in other areas of the health sector. See here some of the key issues at the heart of the election campaign.

Victoria 2014

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Defence, Foreign Affairs, Veterans' Affairs

Defence

Defence is generally seen as one of the main purposes of a government. How do the main parties differ?
Derek McDougall

Australia 2013

Environment and Climate

With around 30,000 people rallying for climate action in Melbourne in September, the environment has continued to be a major part of the political debate both nationally and statewide.

Victoria 2014

Policy Comparator

Economy

Both the ALP and Coalition say the economy is their main priority. But how will they fund their promises? Professor John Freebairn.

Australia 2013

Agriculture

Protecting Melbourne's green wedges, enforcing trespass laws on animal activists, and building a centre for almond research are just a few of the campaign promises this election.

Victoria 2014

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Crime

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Australia 2013

Jobs and Industry

Victoria has the highest unemployment rate in mainland Australia. The ALP has pledged to create 100,000 jobs if it's voted in. The Coaltion is promising 200,000. What are their plans for job growth?

Victoria 2014

Policy Comparator

Health

Health policy covers many aspects. Click through to compare the major parties' policies on mental health (Professor Patrick McGorry) and the vaccination of children (Associate Professor Damian Purcell, Professor Dale Godfrey)

Australia 2013

Policy Comparator

Child Care, Welfare, Workplace Relations

Paid Parental Leave

In 2011, Australia joined other OECD countries by offering a Paid Parental Leave scheme. With alternate policies being proposed by the Coalition and Greens, PPL is an important point of policy difference. Professor Anne Kavanagh and Dr Cameryn Garrett.

Australia 2013

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Manufacturing

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Australia 2013

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Education

Education is always a key issue for voters. Click through for analysis on where the ALP and Coalition stand.
Professor Field Rickards

Australia 2013

Policy Comparator

Indigenous Affairs

Indigenous

Indigenous disadvantage has been an intractable problem. How do the major parties intend to tackle it?
Maria Rae

Australia 2013

Policy Comparator

Economy, Immigration, Workplace Relations

Foreign investment

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Australia 2013

Policy Comparator

Environment

Climate Change and environment

Climate change can be an emotional topic. In 2007, Kevid Rudd called it the 'great moral challenge of our generation'. Where do the three major parties stand this year?
Lisa Caripis

Australia 2013