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Analysing the 2013 election through the lens of the past.

EXCLUSIVE: Election Watch has been granted rare access to former Liberal Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser's entire 1977 campaign diary, including handwritten notes.
Associate Professor Sally Young

Why is Australia's company tax base being eroded?
Professor Miranda Stewart

Tony Abbott says he would break the Coalition's pledge on greenhouse reduction targets if it cost more than expected.
Wes Mountain

Following the election of the Coalition to government, all but one of the seven members of NBN Co have handed in their resignations.  Emma Dawson

Since the 1970s, political media stunts and stage management have become the norm. 
Michael Gawenda

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

Issues of corruption within the Australian Labor Party could extend beyond a group of "rotten apple" individuals
Ryan Sheales

Was Joe Hockey right when he claimed that only 2% of Australians under 50 earning $100,000 are women? 
Chris Lloyd

We've seen the emergence of 'fact-checking' in the media. What about 'promise checking'?  
Associate Professor Sally Young

When will we go to the polls? The only certainty is it has to be before November 30.

Nicholas Reece

The treatment of Australian livestock overseas has shocked Australians, but will the election make any difference?
Siobhan O'Sullivan

Why electronic voting isn't as risk-free as it may seem.
Dr Vanessa Teague

Putting the Coalition’s much anticipated schools policy under the microscope. (A.K.A.: What are independent public schools?)
Bronwyn Hinz

Meet some of the contenders for the new Senate. It's an unsual mix.
Maria Rae

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