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The Liberals claim power prices have gone up 94% under Labor. Is that true? 
Dylan McConnell

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

Our resident cartoonist explains how Kevin Rudd went about fixing his cabinet
Wes Mountain

"I'm Instagraming, I'm Tweeting, I'm eating with Keating..."
Melbourne University
Law Review

 

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

The 'average' member of cabinet/shadow cabinet is very different to the 'average' Australian.
Sally Young

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.

Think you know where you stand on the various parties' policies? Test yourself using Vote Compass, an interactive tool to really get you thinking about policy.

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

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