One by-election away from an Abbott governmentBy-elections usually result in a swing against the government of the day. It’s a precarious situation for Gillard, since any potential by-elections could go either way, writes Peter Brent.
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Antony Green: A Higgins by-election preview
With Peter Costello retiring, his seat of Higgins will be up for grabs in a by-election. Antony Green wonks out on the polls and predictions: Will Labor field a candidate? Will Tim Costello run? Could we see a swing to the Greens?
Liberal by-election blues
It seems scrutineers obsessing over the Nationals had neglected to consider the actions of Greens voters in the Frome by-election.
Baseball bats ready at four NSW by-elections
Next Saturday’s four by-elections in NSW will show the electoral toxicity of the Labor Government, writes Alex Mitchell.
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