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Now that the election date has been set, will attention turn to policy?Associate Professor Sally Young
Independent candidates are a visible presence in this election. But will they be as effective for their constituents as those from major parties?Charles Everist
What makes a successful first week for a political party in a modern election campaign? [video]Nicholas Reece
Tony Abbott says he would break the Coalition's pledge on greenhouse reduction targets if it cost more than expected.Wes Mountain
A debater's take on the success or failure of first leaders' debate.James Gray
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
Opinion polls suggest support for Labor has plateaued and is subsiding slightly.Dr Denis Muller
The Coalition has released its election policy costings just two days before voters go to the polls. Read them all here.
Will Tony Abbott's decision to preference Labor ahead of the Greens have any significant effect?Nicholas Reece
Is this campaign video with bite, or has it jumped the shark? Take the poll.Election Watch team
A Liberal Party leaflet posted online connects boat arrivals to crime in western Sydney. Ryan Sheales
As per tradition, the public broadcaster is giving Labor and the Coalition free airtime for political campaigning.Ryan Sheales
A review of the media coverage of election 2013 and Labor's long road of redemption [audio].Nicholas Reece and Margaret Simons
Quickly identify the key themes from Wayne Swan, Tony Abbott and Christine Milne's 2013 budget speeches.Ryan Sheales
Why is Australia's company tax base being eroded?Professor Miranda Stewart
