Liberal

Campaign, Kevin Rudd, Labor, Liberal, Tony Abbott

It Starts!

August 4, 2013

Australians will go to the polls on September 7, after what promises to be a bruising five week election campaign.
Cathy Harper

Australia 2013

Analysis

Campaign, Costing, Labor, Liberal

How to shut down the election costings circus

September 2, 2013

Voters deserve an honest appraisal of the party platforms.
Nicholas Reece

Australia 2013

Election Rewind

Labor, Liberal, Policy

Why political parties can't see the big picture

August 7, 2013

Now that the election date has been set, will attention turn to policy?
Associate Professor Sally Young

Australia 2013

Analysis

Economy, Liberal, Tony Abbott

Mortgage the country

September 3, 2013

Tony Abbott says "trust me" in relation to costings. Wes Mountain

Australia 2013

Analysis

Campaign, Debates, Labor, Liberal

Analysing the opening days

August 9, 2013

What makes a successful first week for a political party in a modern election campaign? [video]
Nicholas Reece

Australia 2013

Analysis

Campaign, Coalition, Liberal

Beware another minority government

September 4, 2013

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

Australia 2013

Analysis

Campaign, Debates, Kevin Rudd, Labor, Liberal, Tony Abbott

Did the Australian public lose?

August 12, 2013

A debater's take on the success or failure of first leaders' debate.
James Gray

Australia 2013

Lighter Side

Climate, Liberal, Tony Abbott

"Direct Action" may not be quite so direct ...

September 4, 2013

Tony Abbott says he would break the Coalition's pledge on greenhouse reduction targets if it cost more than expected.
Wes Mountain

Australia 2013

Election Rewind

Campaign, Liberal

EXCLUSIVE: Election Watch has been granted rare access to former Liberal Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser's entire 1977 campaign diary, including handwritten notes.
Associate Professor Sally Young

Australia 2013