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The much maligned art of sloganeering has long been central to Australian politics. Sally Young
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
Foreign aid is often vulnerable to being cut to find budget savings in other areas. Dr Bina Fernandez
How should political parties tackle reform? Professor Glyn Davis
The polls consistently show the Coalition with a commanding lead .. but what about the 'headline worm'? Dr Denis Muller
Treasurer Chris Bowen and Finance Minister Penny Wong reveal a budget deficit of more than $30 billion. Cathy Harper
Voters deserve an honest appraisal of the party platforms. Nicholas Reece
Issues of corruption within the Australian Labor Party could extend beyond a group of "rotten apple" individuals Ryan Sheales
How I support the Labor Party and still sleep at night. Laura Soderlind
Australians will go to the polls on September 7, after what promises to be a bruising five week election campaign. Cathy Harper
As we prepare to vote on Saturday, are we mainly considering our own hip pocket or longer-term issues about the good of society? Karen Block
Now that the election date has been set, will attention turn to policy? Associate Professor Sally Young
Your quick and easy election night guide to help you make sense of each seat. Maria Rae
What makes a successful first week for a political party in a modern election campaign? [video] Nicholas Reece
Despite some claims of bias, the opinion polls were largely an accurate predictor of the election result. Dr Denis Muller
