national elections

Australians already pay for the political divide on energy policy, so throwing the questionable merits of nuclear into the election debate just ups the cost.

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Australian voters are being targeted by divisive ‘them vs us’ strategies that overshadow policy debate. Here are the signs and ways to move past the soundbites.

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Political influencers on platforms like YouTube and TikTok are already a force likely to shape how elections are covered even if they don’t swing votes.

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Labor’s messaging on economic management doesn’t resonate with voters more concerned about their hip pocket. There are already signs it’s trying to change tune.

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Trump might be a speed hump on the road to net zero, but the business case for renewables leaves Australia in the box seat.

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Labor’s chances of holding majority government hinge on holding seats in WA, which explains why both major parties are spending a lot of time out West.

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Under Trump 2.0 the already fragile global order may become increasingly anarchic

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Public displays of affection between Tim Walz and his son have been criticised as “weird”. But critics could learn much from Walz’s version of masculinity.

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In an election campaign that appears to be fuelled by vibes and buzzwords, what policies will fuel the Harris campaign after the DNC?

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France’s New Popular Front won the most seats in the parliamentary election but, after avoiding a far-right sweep, does a deadlock lie ahead?

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Two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, there’s reason to believe reproductive rights could affect the outcome of the US presidential race.

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