What makes a successful first week for a political party in a modern election campaign? [video]
Nicholas Reece

Independent candidates are a visible presence in this election. But will they be as effective for their constituents as those from major parties?
Charles Everist

A debater's take on the success or failure of first leaders' debate.
James Gray

Tony Abbott says he would break the Coalition's pledge on greenhouse reduction targets if it cost more than expected.
Wes Mountain

EXCLUSIVE: Election Watch has been granted rare access to former Liberal Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser's entire 1977 campaign diary, including handwritten notes.
Associate Professor Sally Young

As we prepare to vote on Saturday, are we mainly considering our own hip pocket or longer-term issues about the good of society? Karen Block

Opinion polls suggest support for Labor has plateaued and is subsiding slightly.
Dr Denis Muller

The Coalition has released its election policy costings just two days before voters go to the polls. Read them all here.

Will Tony Abbott's decision to preference Labor ahead of the Greens have any significant effect?
Nicholas Reece  

Is this campaign video with bite, or has it jumped the shark? Take the poll.
Election Watch team

A Liberal Party leaflet posted online connects boat arrivals to crime in western Sydney. 
Ryan Sheales

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

A review of the media coverage of election 2013 and Labor's long road of redemption [audio].
Nicholas Reece and Margaret Simons

Quickly identify the key themes from Wayne Swan, Tony Abbott and Christine Milne's 2013 budget speeches.
Ryan Sheales

The opinion polls continue to look bad for Labor, but are the right questions being asked? 
Dr Denis Muller

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