30 years of elections in 5 chartsThe primary vote of both the Labor Party and the Coalition have been, on average, declining since 1977… but that’s only part of the story, reports Possum Comitatus.
Minor parties
How to become a federal MP: the minor parties
Just what does it take to ascend to the lofty heights of federal parliament in a minor party? It seems that compared to the factionally obsessed Libs and Labor, the preselection process is a reasonably democratic one.
Political snippets: Labor votes go to minor parties
Minor parties gain support, ETS debate shows Labor cannot govern alone, ice is growing and home construction on the rise.
Finally some smart politics on IR from the Liberals
WorkChoices is dead. Brendan Nelson has said it clearly. There’s no room for nuance here. Now, the Liberals might have a chance to turn IR to their advantage, writes Christian Kerr.
Nice Newspoll, shame about the rates
Today we have the best Newspoll for the government since November, even if it’s only due to a bit of minor party preference noise, but as far as the image goes – a good poll is a good poll is a good poll, writes Possum Comitatus.
Gains around the fringes for Greens and Democrats
While the Labor Party has sensibly followed the safe course of basically agreeing with Prime Minister John Howard on the need for immediate and decisive action in the Northern Territory to try and stop child abuse, Greens and Democrats have equally wisely chosen to quickly make their opposition to the proposals known.
