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National affairs Tim Colebatch 4 June 2016 The Coalition has a problem at the core of its campaign, says Tim Colebatch. And it reflects a hackneyed view of voters
National affairs Kerry Ryan 3 June 2016 Fists haven’t been the only things flying in Coburg recently. Kerry Ryan watches eight election candidates go through their paces National affairs Paul Rodan 1 June 2016 Like Malcolm Turnbull, John Gorton needed a solid win to cement his authority, writes Paul Rodan. And the parallels don’t end there National affairs Norman Abjorensen 31 May 2016 The polls suggest that a big win is out of Malcolm Turnbull’s reach, writes Norman Abjorensen. So what happens if he scrapes back into office? National affairs Peter Brent 30 May 2016 The national election pendulum might swing Labor’s way, but it’s in the states that the seats will be won, writes Peter Brent
International Lesley Russell 30 May 2016 Hillary Clinton was always going to face different challenges and different treatment, writes Lesley Russell
National affairs Tim Colebatch 28 May 2016 With the major parties level-pegging, a defeat for the Coalition isn’t out of the question, writes Tim Colebatch. So what would a Labor government look like? National affairs Paul Rodan 25 May 2016 It’s not surprising that Labor won’t rethink its relations with the Greens in the heat of the battle, writes Paul Rodan. But avoiding the longer-term problem… National affairs Peter Brent 23 May 2016 Shifts in approval ratings always set commentators buzzing, writes Peter Brent. What they mean is another thing altogether Books & arts Frank Bongiorno 23 May 2016 Books | He’s level-headed, dogged and hard-working, writes Frank Bongiorno. And maybe that’s enough, whether Labor wins or not
National affairs Tim Colebatch 20 May 2016 The second week on the hustings revealed false conflicts and unspoken truths, says Tim Colebatch
National affairs Peter Brent 19 May 2016 Hot-button doesn’t necessarily equal vote-winner, says Peter Brent. The question is why the Coalition distracts itself from its core message National affairs Peter Brent 12 May 2016 There are seven reasons why the Coalition might think things are going well, writes Peter Brent. But the same goes for Labor David Hayes 10 May 2016 A Pakistani immigrant’s child and a fearless gay Scot are among the stars of Thursday’s UK-wide elections. They show that politics can work, says David Hayes Podcasts Simon Jackman & Peter Clarke 5 May 2016 Donald Trump has vanquished his rivals and Hillary Clinton seems set for the nomination. Political scientist Simon Jackman talks to Peter Clarke about what happens next
National affairs Peter Brent 5 May 2016 Some treasurers find themselves in the right place at the right time, says Peter Brent. Others aren’t so lucky
National affairs Tim Colebatch 4 May 2016 Superannuation and business taxes were at the centre of the budget, writes Tim Colebatch, but these and the government’s other decisions aren’t risk-free National affairs Paul Rodan 4 May 2016 We don’t know for certain why people vote the way they do, writes Paul Rodan. But three theories give us glimpses National affairs Peter Brent 28 April 2016 By taking the initiative on the dreaded three-letter word, Labor has scored an important win, argues Peter Brent National affairs Tim Colebatch 23 April 2016 This election campaign will take place amid enormous economic uncertainty, writes Tim Colebatch. How are the major parties dealing with this inconvenient truth?
National affairs Peter Brent 20 April 2016 In the battle to write history as it unfolds, too much notice is being taken of shifts in the polls, writes Peter Brent
International Lesley Russell 20 April 2016 Discriminatory rules, long queues, gerrymandered boundaries: the decentralised US election machinery doesn’t serve voters well National affairs Peter Brent 13 April 2016 Kevin Rudd’s fate is a cautionary tale for an announcement-prone Malcolm Turnbull, writes Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 5 April 2016 A bad Newspoll result suggests that Malcolm Turnbull has provoked the economic anxieties of the electorate, says Peter Brent. The question is: why? International Lesley Russell 24 March 2016 Although attention is focused on the nail-biting presidential primaries, other elections are looming in November. Lesley Russell surveys the emerging field
National affairs Peter Brent 22 March 2016 The PM knows that voters have a simple question in mind when they enter the polling booth, writes Peter Brent
National affairs Norman Abjorensen 22 March 2016 Fewer than a dozen prime ministers have been ejected from office by voters since Federation, writes Norman Abjorensen. Malcolm Turnbull will be anxious to avoid their fate National affairs Peter Brent 11 March 2016 Tony Windsor’s online supporters couldn’t be more different from the people he needs to vote for him, writes Peter Brent International Lesley Russell 10 March 2016 Both the major US parties are in the midst of atypical campaigns, writes Lesley Russell. But as vital primaries approach, the Republicans still haven’t responded… International Liam Weeks 8 March 2016 The Irish election failed to produce a clear result, writes Liam Weeks in Cork. A historic realignment of parties could be the most likely consequence