Nicholas Reece

Nicholas Reece is a Principal Fellow in the School ofr Social and Political Sciences and the Melbourne School of Government. He is director of Election Watch. 

He was a senior aide to former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and political advisor to Victorian Premiers Steve Bracks and John Brumby. He has also worked as a lawyer, journalist, and Labor party secretary.

Nick’s areas of expertise include public policy, public sector management, election and community campaigns, media and communications, political parties, voting systems and parliamentary process.

Phone: 
03 9035 4426

What makes a successful first week for a political party in a modern election campaign? [video]
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Industrial Relations policy is always a major issue in Australian election debate.  2013 will be no different.   This time around the politics of industrial relations policy requires a balancing act for all parties.
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Will Kevin Rudd's leadership reforms prevent brutal leadership spills? 
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When will we go to the polls? The only certainty is it has to be before November 30.

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The humble fundraising letter has been reinvented and is now at the cutting edge of campaign craft and political marketing.
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Advocacy groups are now operating from the political parties' campaign playbook.
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