Policy Comparator

Mining Tax

Revenue from mining is central to the Australian economy. Where do the Coalition, ALP and Greens stand?
Professor John Freebairn

Australia 2013

Transport

Transport is shaping as arguably the defining issue of the 2014 campaign. Roads versus rail? Public transport capacity and frequency? We lay out the parties' policy and statements.

Victoria 2014

Policy Comparator

Immigration, Policy

Immigration

The issue of how best to deal with asylum seekers seeking to reach Australia by boat is one of the most controversial.
Melissa Phillips

Australia 2013

Education continues to be a hot topic in this election. Labor has identifed this area as the cornerstone of their campagin, pledging $1.3 billion towards education funding. The Liberals claim this is an empty promise. Who can best secure the future of Victoria's schools?

Victoria 2014

Policy Comparator

Animal welfare, Economy, Foreign Affairs

Live Animal Exports

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Australia 2013

Health

Both the Coaltion and ALP have agreed to build Australia’s first stand-alone cardiac hospital - but the debate still continues in other areas of the health sector. See here some of the key issues at the heart of the election campaign.

Victoria 2014

Policy Comparator

Defence, Foreign Affairs, Veterans' Affairs

Defence

Defence is generally seen as one of the main purposes of a government. How do the main parties differ?
Derek McDougall

Australia 2013

Environment and Climate

With around 30,000 people rallying for climate action in Melbourne in September, the environment has continued to be a major part of the political debate both nationally and statewide.

Victoria 2014

Policy Comparator

Economy

Both the ALP and Coalition say the economy is their main priority. But how will they fund their promises? Professor John Freebairn.

Australia 2013

Agriculture

Protecting Melbourne's green wedges, enforcing trespass laws on animal activists, and building a centre for almond research are just a few of the campaign promises this election.

Victoria 2014

Policy Comparator

Crime

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Australia 2013

Jobs and Industry

Victoria has the highest unemployment rate in mainland Australia. The ALP has pledged to create 100,000 jobs if it's voted in. The Coaltion is promising 200,000. What are their plans for job growth?

Victoria 2014

Policy Comparator

Health

Health policy covers many aspects. Click through to compare the major parties' policies on mental health (Professor Patrick McGorry) and the vaccination of children (Associate Professor Damian Purcell, Professor Dale Godfrey)

Australia 2013

Policy Comparator

Child Care, Welfare, Workplace Relations

Paid Parental Leave

In 2011, Australia joined other OECD countries by offering a Paid Parental Leave scheme. With alternate policies being proposed by the Coalition and Greens, PPL is an important point of policy difference. Professor Anne Kavanagh and Dr Cameryn Garrett.

Australia 2013