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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
Australia must temper its impulse to be paternalistic towards PNG Jonathan Schultz
University of Melbourne students on that thing called the economy, September 7 and exactly how many pollies are Slytherins… The Farrago Team
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell lashes out at the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd over his proposal to move Navy ships from Sydney's Garden Island. Wes Mountain
The Abbott government considers implementing its policies. Wes Mountain
Universities may receive a stay of execution from funding cuts. Gwil Croucher
The Government plans to resettle boat people in PNG Wes Mountain
Will Tony Abbott's decision to preference Labor ahead of the Greens have any significant effect? Nicholas Reece
High education hasn't been a central issue in mainstream media. But voters do care. Gwilym Croucher and Sam Rosevear