The betting markets continue to move in Labor’s favor, and Andrew Leigh continues to tell us that they’re the most accurate predictor of results. But unnoticed by the media, one bookmaker has introduced an interesting new variant on election betting. Charles Richardson investigates.
Senate control
Why it makes sense for Labor to preference Family First
There’s an assumption amongst many of the Labor rank and file that their party should always preference the Greens. But it actually makes more sense to deal with Family First than the Greens, writes Christian Kerr.
Take care with Senate polls
This morning’s Australian, brings news of another Galaxy poll - commissioned by the same outfit, GetUp!, that paid for last week’s poll on gay marriage. This time it’s about Senate voting intention: GetUp! is backing a campaign to try to deprive the Coalition of its Senate majority at this year’s election.
