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Politics
Kat Wong

The sitcom absurdity of the federal election battle

Early in the campaign, Anthony Albanese was averaging one baby interaction a day. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Bold political moves define campaigns but its the absurdities and pageantry that make them stick in Australians' minds.

Every three years, for better or worse, the election contest forces Australia's top politicians to dip their toes into everyday life - whether going to church, eating yum cha or visiting family homes - accompanied by a 30-strong media swarm.

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