Campaign

'Jokowi' scores in Round 1 of presidential debates

June 12, 2014

As a series of debates between the Indonesian Presidential candidates kicks off, Dave McRae critiques their opening round performances - and reads between the lines.

Indonesia 2014

Campaign Ads

Campaign, Liberal Party, Political advertising

Liberals to Labor: 'We remember you'

November 12, 2014

The Liberals go all the way back to former Labor premier John Cain and ‘the guilty party’ in their latest attack ad on the opposition.

Victoria 2014

Lighter Side

Campaign, Kevin Rudd, Labor

Rudd rebuilds

July 2, 2013

Our resident cartoonist explains how Kevin Rudd went about fixing his cabinet
Wes Mountain

Australia 2013

Analysis

Campaign, Climate, Policy

Australia, climate change and the world stage

July 22, 2013

The ALP and Coalition's different language about climate change reveals how they might handle international climate talks.
Robyn Eckersley

Australia 2013

Analysis

Campaign, Economy, Labor, Liberal

The tussle over Australia's company tax

August 19, 2013

Why is Australia's company tax base being eroded?
Professor Miranda Stewart

Australia 2013

Analysis

Campaign, Labor, Liberal, Policy

Poll Watch: the run home

September 2, 2013

The polls consistently show the Coalition with a commanding lead .. but what about the 'headline worm'?
Dr Denis Muller

Australia 2013

Analysis

Campaign, House of Representatives

The House of Reps class of 2013

September 20, 2013

Meet the dozens of new MPs that were elected on September 7th.
Maria Rae

Australia 2013

Campaign Ads

Political advertising, Campaign, Jokowi, President

"Jokowi for President"

April 9, 2014

"Jokowi for President" is the latest and the most popular political campaign ad from the PDI-P, following Jokowi's official announcement to run for presidency on 14 March 2014.

Indonesia 2014

Analysis

photography, Campaign

On the campaign trail with VP candidate Jusuf Kalla

June 17, 2014

Sofyan Syamsul, an East Indonesia-based photographer, followed Jokowi's running mate Jusuf Kalla on the campaign trail in her home town of Makassar.

Indonesia 2014

Opinion

Candidates, Political participation, Campaign

Star candidates and the celebritification of politics

November 12, 2014

Singer Tex Perkins is the latest celebrity seeking to enter politics. Dr Lauren Rosewarne asks whether a candidate's celebrity status is the best guage of their potential political effectiveness.

Victoria 2014