15 July 2016 - Politics, Election, Social Policy, Labor Party, Coalition

The best way to fight racism and discimination is in parliament

Australia is one of the world’s most successful multicultural nations.

14 July 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Coalition

More women need to be pre-selected in safe seats

The 2016 federal election is seen by many as an election where the highest number of women candidates stood for the two major parties: 59 for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and 44 for the Coalition.

13 July 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics

Closing the gender gap in politics

Australia’s 45th Parliament could have 43 women MPs sitting among its 150 members. But they are not equally split between the parties.

12 July 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

Does Turnbull have an impossible task?

Regardless of whatever fist Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition makes of approaching the new Parliament, arguably it is already too late. Too late for sound decision making, too late for sustainable public policy, and potentially even too late for democracy.

12 July 2016 - Politics, Election

Time to learn the many lessons from a long campaign

It may have taken just over a week but the result of the Australian election is now decided, with Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition to form government.

10 July 2016 - Politics, Election

Malcolm Turnbull claims victory

The Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has formally claimed victory in the 2016 Australian federal election, eight days after the vote was held.

6 July 2016 - Politics, Foreign Policy, Election, Environment, Social Policy, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

The fight for equality must not be lost in political confusion

The weekend’s election result shows loud and clear - Australians want leadership that will demonstrate a mandate for equality and a fair go for all.

6 July 2016 - Politics, Election, Environment, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

Wedge politics can’t cure climate change

Saturday’s election hasn’t made much clear yet, except that Malcolm Turnbull’s double dissolution ploy has failed dramatically, with key seats lost and an extremely problematic Senate predicted. And all this despite campaigning hard on the need for stability under a returned Coalition government.

5 July 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

PM's advice to Governor General key

If Australians have delivered a hung parliament, it is Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who will be calling the shots in advising the Governor-General, even if that means giving advice to give the other side a go.

4 July 2016 - Economy, Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Greens, Coalition

Credit ratings at risk with political gridlock

The prospect of a hung parliament increases the risk of Australia having it credit worthiness downgraded, Grattan Institute chief executive John Daley warns.

4 July 2016 - Education, Health, Economy, Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition

Keep Your Promises

With the election result still too close to call, one thing is clear from this partial count: there appears to be a move away from the major parties, particularly in the Senate.

1 July 2016 - Economy, Politics, Foreign Policy, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

The Brexit Shock. What does it mean for Australia?

University of Melbourne experts respond to Brexit.

1 July 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

As Saturday’s Poll Looms, Stability is the Go-To Slogan

As the longest campaign in recent memory has ambled on, all parties have struggled to sustain voters’ interests, and issues beyond Australia’s shores have shifted the election focus from change to consistency.

30 June 2016 - Gender Watch, Economy, Politics, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Greens

Critical policies for women

Since the causes and experience of poverty varies between different groups of women and men, policy responses need to adopt a gender transformative lens to achieve maximum impact.

30 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

Possible outcome: cheat sheet

What does it take to win government?

30 June 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics, Social Policy, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

The pressure of being first:

Deputy New South Wales Opposition Leader Linda Burney is currently contesting the marginal seat of Barwon in inner-south Sydney. From 2003, Burney has represented the seat of Canterbury, and held many portfolios in the both the Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet. After rising to become Deputy Opposition leader of the state, she has taken the logical next step to contest a federal seat – with one twist.

29 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

Key seats: cheat sheet

As the leaders make their final dash around the marginal seats at the end of a marathon election campaign, we've analysed 10 seats that are essential to understanding what will happen on Saturday.

29 June 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics, Election

Where are the women in Australia’s electorates?

28 June 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics, Election, Social Policy, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition

The rise of LGBTIQ politicians

The number of politicians identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex or Queer (LGBTIQ) appears to be increasing.

28 June 2016 - Social Policy, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

Time to step up for survivors of institutionalised abuse

Many of the issues discussed at this election are a bit like fast food: predictable, transactional, common; but lacking in substance for the long term.

25 June 2016 - Economy, Politics, Foreign Policy, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

Brexit a boost for Turnbull

The decision by British voters to walk out on European Union has sent economic and political shockwaves around the world.

24 June 2016 - Health, Economy, Labor Party, Liberal Party

What do the Liberal and Labor election health promises mean for you?

Health is always a key factor in deciding which way to vote.

23 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

What street gangs can teach us about political leadership

In about 1515, Niccolo Machiavelli wrote in The Prince: “I hold it to be true that Fortune is the arbiter of one-half of our actions, but that she still leaves us to direct the other half, or perhaps a little less.”

23 June 2016 - Election

Election explainer: Why can’t Australians vote online?

In 2015, more than 280,000 votes were received in the New South Wales election from a personal computer or mobile phone. This was the largest-ever binding election in Australia to use online voting.

22 June 2016 - Politics, Foreign Policy, Immigration, Election

Give permanent residents the vote

Millions of foreign-born legal permanent residents living in Australia can’t vote; this is despite living, working, paying taxes and using public services like schools and Medicare.

22 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party

The Department of PM & Cabinet readies for the people's pick

Well away from the noise and dust of the election campaign, a series of quiet rituals are taking place in the Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C), as staff prepare for the return of the serving Prime Minister – or the arrival of a new one.

21 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Greens

70 years of campaign slogans

21 June 2016 - Education, Labor Party, Liberal Party

HELP wanted: higher education needs reform

The Liberal Party has been unfairly derided over its attempt to reform Australia’s higher education sector.

18 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

Facebook debate: Great for politicians but more of the same for voters

Australia’s first Facebook leaders' debate was sold as many of Malcolm Turnbull’s favourite things - innovative, agile, exciting.  But the adjective that viewers are more likely to take away from it is awkward.

17 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

Has the federal election campaign jumped the shark?

Each week we're publishing a short video of where the leaders have been and what they've been doing on the campaign trail.

17 June 2016 - Economy, Politics

Australians reckon tax avoidance is unfair

Australia requires more stringent corporate tax enforcement, larger taxes on big inheritances and an end to negative gearing.

15 June 2016 - Politics, Election

TV shows for political nerds

If the 2016 election campaign has left you wanting more power games, political intrigue, backstabbing and/or inspiring leadership, we know where you can find it.We asked the University of Melbourne’s political junkies for the 10 best shows for election campaign viewing.

14 June 2016 - Election

Software can affect election results

We recomputed the New South Wales local government elections of 2012.

14 June 2016 - Politics, Election

Why are so many people trying to get out of voting on election day?

The (early) polls are open! Voting started Tuesday 14th June for anyone eligible to vote before election day on July 2 – which, as it turns out, is a fair chunk of the electorate.

12 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Will Facebook reignite the leaders' debate?

Here's a trick question. Just past the halfway mark of the eight-week federal election campaign, how many leaders' debates have taken place, or been scheduled, before the July 2 polling day?

9 June 2016 - Economy, Foreign Policy

Foreign aid fail: The 'Lucky Country' is Selfish

How much foreign aid do you think Australia invests annually?

9 June 2016 - Economy, Foreign Policy, Labor Party, Liberal Party

The massive social cost of multinational tax-dodging

Benjamin Franklin wrote that in this world nothing is said to be certain but death and taxes.

8 June 2016 - Education, Health, Economy, Politics, Foreign Policy, Immigration, National Security, Election, Environment, Social Policy, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

"The economy, stupid"

This election some of the fiercest competition between the two major parties has been the duelling over their respective 10-year plans/blueprints for the economy.

7 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Expect leadership instability to continue

What's wrong with the following prediction? ‘Bill Shorten/Malcolm Turnbull led their party to a narrow win in the 2016 federal election and went on to lead Australia for two terms’.

6 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Social Policy

Social media politics: for and against

According to US President Barack Obama, political discussion has deteriorated to the point where Republicans and Democrats simply don’t listen to each other.

5 June 2016 - Education, Gender Watch, Economy

The Silver Bullet for “jobs and growth”

There’s one very obvious area of the Australian economy which, if addressed, can create the much desired “jobs and growth” and go a long way to address our budget black hole: the greater workforce participation of Australian women.

2 June 2016 - Politics, Election

We need to change the system

‘Dog days.’  ‘The Greek road.’  Massively higher debt and declining real incomes.Call it what you will, but make no mistake: short of a miracle, this is where Australia is headed—irrespective of who wins the July 2 election.

1 June 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Greens, Coalition

Trust politicians? Tell 'em they're dreaming

Elections are fought and won on trust.

29 May 2016 - Politics, Election

Murderboarding .. and other things politicians do to succeed

Election debates tend to go one of two ways – they’re either a spectacular series of gaffes, or the performances feel scripted within an inch of life. What they should be, but rarely are, is a contest of ideas and, to give our politicians some credit here, an awful lot of effort goes into trying to achieve that.

26 May 2016 - Health, Election

Health expenditure is growing

Australia has one of the world’s best health systems.

26 May 2016 - Economy, Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Greens

Show us the money

This week's ABC Four Corners program was yet another reminder of Australia's broken system for funding election campaigns.

26 May 2016 - Politics, Election

We’d get better candidates if we changed the rules

For Australian politics to benefit from the breadth of capable potential candidates in Australia we need to review how we chose candidates.

26 May 2016 - Politics, Election

Red Book, Blue Book – How do elections impact on policy?

In a political system like Australia, where federal elections must be held every three years, what impact do they have on policy making, its processes, implementation and outcomes?

24 May 2016 - Politics, Election

Looking beyond elections for good policy

23 May 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics, Foreign Policy

The Not-for-Profit sector needs a global policy perspective

The next Federal election is about nothing if not public policy. I don’t blame you for thinking, ‘Hello, Captain Obvious’. But let’s just take a moment to marinate on that.

23 May 2016 - Health, Economy, Politics

Confused about the Medicare rebate freeze? Here’s what you need to know

The Australian Labor Party has announced it will lift the Medicare rebate freeze if elected to office in the July federal election. What does this proposal actually mean for most of us?

20 May 2016 - Politics, Foreign Policy, Immigration, National Security, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Greens, Coalition

What is the preferred refugee intake by the established parties?

20 May 2016 - Politics, Immigration, Election, Greens, Coalition

"Illiterate" jibe an election dog-whistle

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton’s comments on ‘illiterate’ and ‘innumerate’ refugees taking Australian jobs sees us heading down a familiar path.

18 May 2016 - Politics, Election

Governing Australia's ungovernable housing market

18 May 2016 - Politics, Election

Three-year parliamentary terms are woefully short

Federal elections must be held every three years while, globally, 90% of countries have four or five-year terms.

16 May 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics, Election

Four ways to get more women into Parliament

Australian parliaments continue to lag behind many Australian workplaces and other countries when it comes to participation by women.

16 May 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics, Election

What it feels like for a girl: Dutton and Briggs remind us of politics' endemic sexism

On Christmas Eve my best friend and I were celebrating the season by watching old music videos on YouTube. We were talking about Madonna and I said that I didn’t think she’d done anything particularly memorable since her 2000 song What It Feels Like For a Girl.

16 May 2016 - Economy, Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition

And the "Frequent Flyer" winners are...

We’ve followed the leaders of the four established parties throughout the eight week campaign. To honour the countless kilometres trekked, Election Watch is giving special awards to the tiresome travellers.

12 May 2016 - Politics, Social Policy

Why Parliament should decide on same sex marriage

Changing the law sits with Australia’s MPs, not the people.

10 May 2016 - Economy, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Negative gearing isn't fair because it doesn’t create wealth

Negative gearing has no productive output, which makes it morally distinct from other sorts of investment and less obviously fair that people get money out of it.

9 May 2016 - Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Poll Mania

In the contemporary political climate, it seems as though pundits have become incapable of giving their analysis without reference to opinion polls.

8 May 2016 - Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Forcing your hand: why we are made to vote

Elections this year in Australia and the US will prove America has a greater share of "idiots" than Australia.

8 May 2016 - Economy, Politics, Election

Election could cost $227 million

The cost to hold a federal election has risen 15% on average since 1990. This year’s poll is predicated to cost taxpayers at least $227 million, or around $15 per voter.

8 May 2016 - Economy, Politics, Coalition

Reality versus Rainbow world

The Budget Papers tell Australians that everything is okay.

6 May 2016 - Economy, Politics, Coalition

Managing the budget deficit

With the federal budget released, discussions about the size of the deficit have once again come to the fore. It can, however, be entirely appropriate for a budget to be in deficit.

5 May 2016 - Economy, Social Policy, Coalition

Budget deficits are no excuse to neglect income inequality

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison recently handed down another budget deficit. This means that the government expects to spend more than it receives. This adds to Australia’s problem of returning to surplus.

4 May 2016 - Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties

Five seats to watch

The federal election will be held on the 2 July. There are 150 lower house seats up for grabs. Many will be tight contests. Here are five key battles:

4 May 2016 - Economy, Politics, Coalition

Headcount obsession and a stale ‘reform’ agenda

Politicians of both major parties are obsessed with the number of public servants and addicted to abstract concepts such as productivity, some of which are not especially useful in many areas of public sector activity.

4 May 2016 - Economy, Politics, Coalition

First, do no harm: The politics of Budget 2016

In case you’ve missed the three-word slogan, “jobs and growth” is the central message of the Coalition’s 2016 Budget, released just two months out from the federal election.

2 May 2016 - Politics, Election

Please 'like' me: why Facebook might be the key to success in the 2016 election

Another big week in federal politics is underway, with the budget announced tomorrow.

29 April 2016 - Education, Coalition

School funding in chaos ahead of budget

Australian school funding is in its deepest level of crisis in decades. Not only has the Coalition walked away from the landmark Gonski school funding reforms established under Labor, but it has also flagged the radical idea of cutting federal funding to public schools altogether.

28 April 2016 - Gender Watch, Politics, Social Policy

Old stereotypes hold women back from pursuing careers in politics

8 April 2016 - Politics, Election, Coalition

The PM has painted a very clear picture

Malcolm Turnbull has suddenly brought everything into sharp focus by giving the crossbench Senators an ultimatum:

8 April 2016 - Education, Health, Gender Watch, Politics, Labor Party

Gender neutral policies are a myth: why we need a women’s budget

Most government policies these days look gender neutral. But in substance, government policy often has a different impact on women and men, in distributing benefits and burdens of taxes and spending. How can we ensure that taxing and spending supports women’s equality?

26 July 2016 - Education, Campaign Video, Economy, Politics, Election, Labor Party

Labor: We asked one of Australia's leading economists why investing in education is good for the economy

This ad was published by the Australian Labor Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

26 July 2016 - Campaign Video, Economy, Politics, Election, Minor Parties, Independents

One Nation: Liberal and Labor Party's Try and Blame Minor Party's for state of Australian Economy

This ad was published by the One Nation Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

26 July 2016 - Campaign Video, Foreign Policy, Immigration, National Security, Election, Minor Parties, Independents

One Nation: Pauline Hanson speaks after the Orlando ISIS Massacre

This ad was published by the One Nation Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

26 July 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Liberal Party

Liberal: The Green tail that wags the Labor dog

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

26 July 2016 - Campaign Video, Economy, Politics, Election, Liberal Party

Liberal: This Saurday

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

26 July 2016 - Campaign Video, Election, Greens

Greens: Stand up for what matters vote Greens in 2016

This ad was published by the Australian Greens and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

26 July 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Immigration, Election, Greens

Greens: A Better Way

This ad was published by the Australian Greens and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

26 July 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Social Policy, Greens

Greens: A tax on sugary drinks

This ad was published by the Australian Greens and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

30 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Social Policy, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

Video: The inside story on the 2016 Australian Federal Election

On Wednesday 29 June we held a "political insiders" panel discussion. Watch the video here:

30 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

And the Gold Pogie goes to...

Kevin O’Lemon, It’s Time, Whinging Wendy and now Fake Tradie – let’s face it, political ads can end up being one of the most interesting things you see during an election campaign.

27 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, National Party, Greens, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

Vote for the Best Worst Campaign Ad of 2016

Kevin O’Lemon, It’s Time, Whinging Wendy and now Fake Tradie – let’s face it, political ads can end up being one of the most interesting things you see during an election campaign.

27 June 2016 - Education, Health, Campaign Video, Economy, Politics, Election, Liberal Party

Liberal: Four reasons to support the Coalition

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

27 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Greens

Liberal: The Greening of Labor

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

27 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Election, Environment, Social Policy, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Labor: Remember old Malcolm

This ad was published by the Australian Labor Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 June 2016 - Health, Campaign Video, Liberal Party, Independents

RACGP: Medicare patient rebate freeze (family)

This ad was published by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Foreign Policy, Immigration, National Security, Minor Parties, Independents

Jacqui Lambie: Terror suspects and access to weapons

This ad was published by the Jacqui Lambie Network and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Minor Parties, Independents

Jacqui Lambie: Dairy Crisis

This ad was published by the Jacqui Lambie Network and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Minor Parties, Independents

Xenophon: Help us break the duopoly

This ad was published by the Nick Xenophon Team and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Minor Parties, Independents

Xenophon: Real Change

This ad was published by the Nick Xenophon Team and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 June 2016 - Health, Campaign Video, Election, Liberal Party, Independents

RACGP: Medicare patient rebate freeze (patient)

This ad was published by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition, Minor Parties, Independents

CFMEU: Real Tradies

This ad was published by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Election, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Australian Unions: PaTH to nowhere

This ad was published by Australian Unions and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

20 June 2016 - Health, Campaign Video, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Labor: Bob Hawke speaks out for Medicare, do you?

This ad was published by the Australian Labor Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

20 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Liberals: Labor's war on the economy will cost jobs

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

15 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Independents

Bob Katter: 2016 Federal Election

This ad was published by Independent MP for Kennedy Bob Katter and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

7 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Economy, Politics, Election

Australian Unions: Put the Liberals last

This ad was published by Australian Unions and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

7 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, National Party

Nationals: For Regional Australia

This ad was published by the Nationals and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

7 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Greens

Greens: We need you to win in Melbourne - Adam Bandt

This ad was published by the Australian Greens and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

7 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Economy, Politics, Election, Greens

Greens: Change One Thing

This ad was published by the Australian Greens and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

7 June 2016 - Education, Health, Campaign Video, Economy, Politics, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Labor: Malcolm Turnbull - Seriously out of touch

This ad was published by the Australian Labor Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

6 June 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Liberal Party

Liberals: I wouldn't be where I am today without my dad.

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

31 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Environment, Labor Party, Liberal Party

Labor: Where's Mr Turnbull's leadership on climate change?

This ad was published by the Australian Labor Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

31 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Economy, Independents

Real Estate Institute: Negative Gearing Affects You

This ad was published by the The Real Estate Institute of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

31 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Minor Parties

Xenophon: Support the Nick Xenophon Team

This ad was published by the Nick Xenophon Team and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

31 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Independents

Jacqui Lambie: JLN will run Senate Teams in 4 States

This ad was published by the Jacqui Lambie Network and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

24 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Minor Parties

Liberal Democrats: Senator Leyonhjelm announces Liberal Democrat preference deal with the Greens

This ad was published by the Liberal Democrats and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library

24 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Greens

Greens: Imagine. Adam Bandt for Melbourne

This ad was published by the Australian Greens and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

24 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Liberal Party

Liberals: Find out what Aussie John Symond thinks of Labor's negative gearing policy

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

17 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Economy, Politics, Minor Parties

Liberal Democrats: Fed up with Coalition and Labor lies? So are we

This ad was published by the Liberal Democrats and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library

12 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Social Policy, Greens

Greens: Enrol to vote this election

This ad was published by the Australian Greens and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

12 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Foreign Policy, Immigration, National Security, Labor Party, Liberal Party, Coalition

Liberals: Another Labor candidate against boat turnbacks - Same old Labor

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

10 May 2016 - Education, Campaign Video, Labor Party

Labor: Labor's plan for our schools. Your child, our future

This ad was published by the Australian Labor Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

10 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Immigration, National Security, Liberal Party

Liberals: Same old Labor. Weak and divided on border protection

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

9 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Economy, Liberal Party

Liberals: Our plan for a strong new economy

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

9 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Politics, Election, Labor Party

Labor: 100 positive policies

This ad was published by the Australian Labor Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

2 May 2016 - Campaign Video, Social Policy, Minor Parties

GetUp!: 2016 Federal Election Campaign

This ad was published by activist group GetUp! and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

2 May 2016 - Campaign Video, National Security, Coalition

Gov: If it doesn't add up, speak up

This ad was published by the Federal Government as part of its National Security Campaign.

29 April 2016 - Campaign Video, Minor Parties

Clive Palmer - Trial by Media

This ad was published by the 'Committee of Free Speech' and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

21 April 2016 - Campaign Video, Liberal Party, Coalition

Liberals: What does Bill Shorten stand for?

This ad was published by the Liberal Party of Australia and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

16 April 2016 - Campaign Video

CFMEU: If Malcolm Turnbull gets his way...

This ad was published by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.

16 March 2016 - Campaign Video, Labor Party

Labor: Bill Shorten. Who I am, who we are

This ad was published by the Australian Labor Party and is part of Election Watch's campaign ad library.