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Is democracy the worst form of government – apart from all the others? We asked 5 experts

Claims that democracy is in crisis are certainly not new, but recent history has given the claim a new urgency. Over the past decade or so, there has been no shortage of people expressing concern that democratic institutions are under strain.

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One Nation, Nats tussle as Joyce dodges Hanson queries

One Nation expects a sign-on surge after Barnaby Joyce joined up, although the ex-deputy PM stopped short of condoning his new leader's controversial actions.

AAP

Protests take over from pageantry as parliament returns

Protests in and around Parliament House threatened to disrupt proceedings as the nation's politicians went through the traditional ceremonies of being sworn in.

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‘A very divisive period’: the challenges facing a Liberal party in existential crisis

In the first of a four-part series, Liberal party insiders look to whether Sussan Ley will lead a new era of conservative politics or face ongoing internal brawls and lingering animosity

The Guardian - AU

Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals need to reconnect with Australians who deserted them, Sussan Ley says as her election as the party's first female leader signals an era of refreshment.

AAP

Labor’s clean sweep in Australian election suggests young male voters are bucking global trends. But why?

The ALP’s massive electoral victory goes against trends across parts of the west, Asia and Africa, in which young male voters are leaning towards the right

The Guardian - AU

Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell.

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Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Major parties have focused their attention on the west with ferry rides and celebrity appearances kicking off another day of campaigning.

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US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts

An escalating trade war has slashed the odds of interest rate cuts for Australian mortgage-holders, including a potential mega cut weeks after the election.

AAP

'Not the act of a friend': PM, Dutton decry US tariffs

Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have "no basis in logic", Anthony Albanese says, as Peter Dutton accuses the prime minister of neglecting the US relationship.

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Their votes won't change who wins this election. So how do people in safe seats make their voices heard?

Marginal seats get most of the political and media attention during the election campaign. So what's it like for those living in some of Australia's safest seats?

ABC News

The end of the bellwether seat?

It's less than a week until election day and the ultra-marginal seat of Eden-Monaro seems to be pulling further away from its bellwether status.

The Canberra Times

Morrison and Albanese are facing off in the election. This is what the polls have to say — and what to look for next

There is one thing more certain than pollies kissing babies on the campaign trail: You're going to see a lot of opinion polling. We are making reading them easier for you.

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Below the Line: What role will gender play in the federal election campaign? – podcast

When will Prime Minister Scott Morrison call the election? And could this be the long-awaited campaign when women take the driver’s seat?

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With election 2022 nearly upon us, can we actually trust the opinion polls this time?

There's been a lot of soul-searching after opinion polls failed to predict Scott Morrison's 2019 win, but the big question remains: Will the polls be closer to the mark this time around?

ABC News

How Australia's millions of non-citizens influence the votes of their relatives and friends

There are millions of non-citizens residing in Australia — it's argued more attention should be paid to the influence of this cohort during election campaigns.

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