Federal Election 2013

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Seat of the week: Wakefield — Libs eye Labor heartland

On the northern fringe of Adelaide, Wakefield has a safe-looking double-digit Labor margin — but indications of a strong statewide swing have given the Libs hope, writes William Bowe.

RICHARD FARMER |

Richard Farmer chunky bits

Are tax policies really the most effective policy to increase retirement savings? Plus other political issues of the day.

RICHARD FARMER |

Richard Farmer’s chunky bits

Kevin Rudd is likely to bide his time before making any kind of leadership challenge. Plus other political issues of the day.

RICHARD FARMER |

A new low point for the year. Confidence about Labor’s winning chances declined over the last week. The Crikey Election Indicator is now at a low point for the year. Just remember, though, that what the Indicator is telling us is that if there were 100 elections from a starting point like now that the […]

AUSTRALIA|

‘I love pizza, but …’: anti-multicultural party’s Canberra launch

Australia’s newest political party was launched today with an anti-multicultural, pro-Christian platform — and the help of climate sceptic Christopher Monckton. Farz Edraki was there for Crikey.

BERNARD KEANE | FEDERAL|

Eddie has Labor in his grip and will carry it to its doom

While innocuous, Tony Burke and Stephen Conroy’s contacts with Eddie Obeid symbolise how NSW Labor is likely to drag the Federal party to its doom this year.

COMPANIES|

The economy if Labor wins: industry and construction the keys

Labor’s commitment to manufacturing differentiates it from the Coalition on economic policy, but both sides will face the same challenge no matter who wins the election. Bernard Keane and Glenn Dyer report.

ECONOMY|

The Australian economy under Abbott: a (rough) Crikey guide

The Australian economy may not look significantly different under an Abbott government, despite the Coalition’s rhetoric. Bernard Keane and Glenn Dyer with the Crikey crystal ball.

BERNARD KEANE | ECONOMY|

Essential: support for election call and ditching surplus

Voters quite like Julia Gillard’s decision to name the election date well in advance — but they still don’t want to vote for her, today’s Essential Report finds.

BERNARD KEANE | FEDERAL|

‘Chaos’, or how to see the world like a political journalist

After years of complaining about politicians failing to treat voters like adults, Julia Gillard has done just that — and incurred the wrath of the press gallery at the same time.

CRIKEY CALLING|

Crikey Calling #7: save the date for election 2013

In a big surprise, Julia Gillard has announced the 2013 election date. In the today’s episode of Crikey Calling, Bernard Keane and deputy editor Cathy Alexander discuss the decision, what it means and Labor’s chances of making a comeback.