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Membership of political parties seems to have lost its appeal. The Election Watch team
What the major opinion polls tell us up to the start of campaigning. Adrian Beaumont
Clive Palmer and Bob Katter both want to make a splash on the national stage this election. But are they contenders or crazies? Dr Damon Alexander
Kevin Rudd concedes defeat and will step down as Labor leader. But his valedictory speech set a tone of vindication. Cathy Harper
University of Melbourne students on the week that saw Kevid Rudd oust Julia Gillard.
The Farrago Team
Skipping school? Get the PM to write your teacher a note Wes Mountain
Opinion polls suggest support for Labor has plateaued and is subsiding slightly. Dr Denis Muller
Kevin Rudd tried to boost Labor's flagging campaign by talking up the economy and jobs at the party's campaign launch yesterday. But no-one can control economies anymore. Mark Triffitt
Voters frequently lament the government-of-the-day's perceived lack of action and vaguely demand it "does something". Ryan Sheales
Communism, rationing and the British Empire: the 1949 Liberal election campaign Katie Wood
How should political parties tackle reform? Professor Glyn Davis
Will Labor's proposal to create a northern economic zone work? Stephanie Gale
How I support the Labor Party and still sleep at night. Laura Soderlind
University of Melbourne students on the week in politics, the Midwinter Ball and Wikileaks Party candidate Julian Assange. [Audio] The Farrago Team
The much maligned art of sloganeering has long been central to Australian politics. Sally Young
