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The Decideds: TND’s voters’ panel opt overwhelmingly for Labor

After six weeks of an election campaign, the time has come for Australians to cast their vote and decide the future of the nation.

The New Daily · May 20, 2022

Labor election commitments add $7.4 billion to the deficit, but ALP pledges it's quality spending

Labor's election commitments would cost the budget bottom line an extra $7.4 billion, the opposition has confirmed in its pre-election costings.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Housing becomes an election debate, but more thought would have been good

Housing policy a contest of ideas, but not all of them good

Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2022

Kids don't vote but teachers and parents sure do – what are the parties offering on schools?

The 2022 election campaign has not exactly been a policy fest. And one critical area we have heard very little about is schools.

The Conversation · May 17, 2022

Labor narrowly holding onto majority as it faces final test in latest Roy Morgan poll

Labor enters the final days of the campaign on course to claim a narrow majority but facing a fraught run home as voters desert the major parties.

The New Daily · May 16, 2022

The Strategists: Morrison rolls dice on super-for-housing in final attempt to close Labor’s lead

To help us bridge the gap between the polls and reality, TND's strategists are back to sharpen our focus on the issues that could sway the result on May 21.

The New Daily · May 16, 2022

Almost 90% of us now believe climate change is a problem - across all political persuasions

If a week is a long time in politics, three years is an eternity. Since the 2019 election, Australia has endured devastating megafires and unprecedented floods. Meanwhile, news of extreme weather such as India and Pakistan’s horrific heatwaves has poured in. And international pressure to act on climate change is…

The Conversation · May 16, 2022

What happens when a minor party or independent has the balance of power?

Whether a bill becomes law can sometimes come down to a single independent or party. It's called having the balance of power.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

How important is your state's vote this election? Antony Green takes a look

This election will be decided in marginal seats, but as we saw in 2019, the variation in state swings can make a huge impact. So what's the situation in your state? Antony Green takes a look.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Like it or not, winning elections has as much to do with perception as it does with policy

When it comes to getting more votes, political alignment and marketing razzle-dazzle are both key. Will Australians look beyond spin to substance?

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2022