the campaign is almost over, so how has it played out across Australia?
While many Australians have already voted at pre-poll stations and by post, the politicking continues right up until May 3.So what’s happened across the country over the past five weeks? He...
Labor maintains clear lead in all polls and is likely to win election
Labor leads by between 52–48 and 53–47 in four new national polls from Resolve, Essential, Morgan and DemosAU. While Labor’s vote slumped from a high 55.5–44.5 in Morgan ...
Albanese will be encouraged by ‘Trump’ effect in helping Canadian Liberals to victory
Labor will be encouraged by the Liberals’ victory in Canada’s election, undoubtedly much helped by US President Donald Trump. Trump’s extraordinary attack on the United States&r...
India and Pakistan are on war footing. Can they be brought back from the brink?
India and Pakistan are once again at a standoff over Kashmir. A terror attack last week in the disputed region that killed 26 tourists – mostly Indian – has brought the two nuclear-ar...
How do the Coalition and Labor plans on housing differ
Any doubts that Australia’s growing housing challenges would be a major focus of the federal election ca…
young people want government action on gambling reform
David P. Smith/ShutterstockDo something about it before it gets worse.This was a response from a 16-year-old b…
why it’s too hard for some refugees to reunite with loved ones
When refugees flee their home country due to war, violence, conflict or persecution, they are often forced to …
How ICE is becoming a secret police force under the Trump administration
Secret police are a quintessential feature of authoritarian regimes. From Azerbaijan’s State Security Se…
Democracy on display or a public eyesore? The case for cracking down on election corflutes
In my time researching political advertising, one common communication method that often generates complaints …
pollster Kos Samaras on how voters are leaving the major parties behind
As we enter the final days of campaigning, Labor leads with its nose in front on most polls, but the devil is …
Labor to slash more consultant costs and increase visa charges to pay for fresh election commitments
The government has dug out last-minute savings of more than A$7 billion, to ensure its election commitments a…
Peter Dutton calling the ABC and the Guardian ‘hate media’ rings alarm bells for democracy
In front of a crowd of party faithful last weekend, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton referred to the ABC, Guardi…
Young women are among those who care most about the cost of living. It could be bad for the major parties
UnsplashAs was widely predicted, the cost of living has dominated the federal election campaign. Soaring rents…
Pokies line the coffers of governments and venues – but there are ways to tame this gambling gorilla
Recently, much public attention has been given to the way online wagering and its incessant promotion has infi…
