National affairs
7 August 2014
What happens when you add a hypothetical to a hypothetical? Peter Brent casts a sceptical eye over the polling industry
National affairs
3 July 2014
Both the major parties have made a habit of misinterpreting the polls on climate change. The latest results shouldn’t provide any comfort to the Coalition
Essays & reportage
23 August 2013
Political bloggers brought a new rigour to interpreting the polls
National affairs
22 February 2012
The evidence on Australian attitudes is much less clear than protagonists argue, writes Murray Goot, and the implications for public policy are far from straightforward
National affairs
24 March 2011
Scott Steel on some overlooked polling results
National affairs
6 August 2010
As Australian political records tumble, Rodney Tiffen looks at the pitfalls of poll-watching and the lessons of post-war Australian elections
National affairs
15 October 2009
Oppositions can campaign on grievance, and governments can campaign on fear – it doesn’t work the other way round, writes Peter Brent
National affairs
20 August 2009
New polling confirms that being in charge has a powerful influence on voter perceptions, writes Peter Brent