The Science Of Pork Barrelling
Seventy three per cent of Australians live in electorates held by Labor or the Coalition…More
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Why Would A Social Democrat Vote Labor?
On 19 June this year, everyone who had provided an email address to the Australian…More
A Cowboy Or A Hacker For Parliament?
If you’re voting below the line in the Senate, you need to know exactly what…More
The Great Australian Defence Fantasy
Surprisingly, defence policy has emerged as an issue in this election campaign. Whether that leads…More
What It Costs To Defend The PNG Solution
Embarrassingly, once again, our federal fovernment’s extremist knee-jerk-wand-waving-under-the-rug policy pushing of asylum seekers finds itself…More
The Godless And The Pirates Want Your Vote
If you’re voting below the line, you need to know what you're voting for. NM…More
How To Make A Vote Below The Line Count
The Greens have directed their Senate preferences to the Palmer United Party ahead of Liberal…More
Cannabis Or A Stable Population?
New Matilda's series on the minor parties vying for upper house votes continues. Today, read…More
The Last Chance For A Conscience Vote
Tony Abbott should tell us before the election whether he will allow a conscience vote…More
Kevin Rudd's Fast Train To Nowhere
As election day looms, Labor’s grim reality looms ever starker. Despite the odds stacked against…More