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National affairs Tim Colebatch 1 December 2017 A Labor government is certain, but beyond that it’s Brisbane versus the rest
National affairs Peter Brent 27 November 2017 A shift in voting patterns interacted with compulsory preferences to produce a dramatic election count. Is this what we should expect in future federal elections? National affairs Tim Colebatch 26 November 2017 Historically low support for the major parties has contributed to a result that’s still too close to call National affairs Tim Colebatch 21 November 2017 A shock by-election in Victoria has boosted optimism among Greens. But does electoral geography support their wider hopes? National affairs Peter Brent 15 November 2017 Both votes are a test for the government, but the second has suddenly become less predictable
National affairs Graeme Orr 31 October 2017 You could blame Campbell Newman’s bulldozer for the inertia in Queensland, if only the triumph of process wasn’t a problem elsewhere as well
National affairs Peter Brent 30 October 2017 How-to-vote cards will play a key role in determining next month’s election result in Queensland International Michael Leach 24 October 2017 The political stalemate in Timor-Leste has three possible outcomes International Walter Hamilton 23 October 2017 Bad weather and new parties weren’t enough to loosen Shinzo Abe’s grip on Japanese politics. But a low turnout suggests widespread dissatisfaction International Walter Hamilton 15 October 2017 Despite a high-profile new party, Japanese voters still don’t have a real alternative, writes a former ABC correspondent
Correspondents Colin James 18 September 2017 New Zealanders vote this weekend in the country’s most remarkable election in decades. How has the campaign unfolded, and what’s likely to happen afterwards?
Correspondents Klaus Neumann 12 September 2017 A sedate contest between the major parties contrasts with the passion evoked on the far right National affairs Peter Brent 1 September 2017 More young Australians are enrolled to vote than ever before. But will this have the impact Labor and the Greens are hoping for? International Michael Leach 8 August 2017 A shock announcement has thrown consensus politics into doubt National affairs Peter Brent 7 August 2017 For a leader in trouble, Malcolm Turnbull is polling surprisingly well. Meanwhile, conservative forces are circling
National affairs Peter Brent 21 July 2017 A quiet tête-à-tête won’t resolve the passions at work in the saga of the vanquished leader
National affairs Graeme Orr 18 July 2017 The fall of two Green senators highlights the need to deal with some anachronistic election rules National affairs Mike Steketee 12 July 2017 Taking private donations out of the equation would help restore trust in the political system – and we’re already partway there National affairs Tony Blackshield 11 July 2017 The challenge to the National Party MP should help clarify the outer limits of a conflict of interest Correspondents R. Tousi 7 July 2017 Despite the tough Middle Eastern neighborhood and internal resistance, Iranians continue to seek greater freedom and equality
National affairs Peter Brent 5 July 2017 The differences between two deposed leaders are more illuminating than their similarities
National affairs Peter Brent 15 June 2017 Jeremy Corbyn’s critics might brand him a populist, but that doesn’t explain how both major parties attracted surprisingly big shares of the vote in last week’s… Correspondents David Hayes 9 June 2017 Labour has averted catastrophe, but the stunning result leaves the country with no way to negotiate Brexit National affairs Peter Brent 7 June 2017 Like their Australian counterparts, British frontrunners often lose support during election campaigns Correspondents David Hayes 5 June 2017 A dizzying election campaign, split this time by terror attacks, might be part of a new political normal
Correspondents David Hayes 30 May 2017 The favourite trashes her brand, the underdog relishes his. Our correspondent is perplexed
National affairs Paul Rodan 26 May 2017 Fifty years ago this weekend, Australians voted on two constitutional changes. One of them was defeated, and that’s still influencing election results today National affairs Peter Brent 25 May 2017 Although poll predictions are unusually hazardous at the moment, the centre generally holds Correspondents David Hayes 24 May 2017 The horrific massacre in England’s second city creates a wider sense of threat Correspondents David Hayes 22 May 2017 British Conservatives have history, nation, ability, luck and opponents on their side