Bloodlines have long determined power in the world's largest democracy. Might the family business be challenged this election?
Nirupama Subramanian

History and Henry Bolte could teach today's political leaders a thing or two about catering for a population boom, argues Nicholas Reece. Image: Flagstaff Station, 1978 (Public Record Office Victoria)

They both wore blue suits, showed discipline and sang from the campaign songbook. Andrea Carson on the 'tepid and predicatable' leaders' debate.

CARTOON - Which leader will progress to the next level?
Wes Mountain

 

Will Kevin Rudd's leadership reforms prevent brutal leadership spills? 
Nicholas Reece

The 'average' member of cabinet/shadow cabinet is very different to the 'average' Australian.
Sally Young

"I'm Instagraming, I'm Tweeting, I'm eating with Keating..."
Melbourne University
Law Review