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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
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
Kevin Rudd personally supports gay marriage. What might this mean for marriage equality post-election? Graham Willett
Labor announces major changes to asylum seeker policy. Jonathan Schultz
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
This election, voters could ask whether Australia could be a diplomat, rather than a deputy in the Asian century. David Malet
The importance of independently verifying a politically-charged photo. Denis Muller
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
A Liberal Party leaflet posted online connects boat arrivals to crime in western Sydney. Ryan Sheales