Each week of the federal election campaign, Macquarie Media’s Political Editor, Michael Pachi, assesses the performance of the Labor and Liberal leaders. SCOTT MORRISON GRADE – B The Prime Minister is continuing to hold the show together as we approach the last week of the election campaign, but it’s obvious his campaign is running out […]

Each week of the federal election campaign, Macquarie Media’s Political Editor, Michael Pachi, will assess the performance of the Labor and Liberal leaders. SCOTT MORRISON GRADE B As the election campaign reaches its half-way mark, it’s steady as she goes for Scott Morrison and the Liberal Party. He remains the more confident campaigner, as evidenced […]

The latest opinion poll shows the Coalition has narrowed the gap with Labor, as the election campaign enters its third week. RELATED: The Morrison/Shorten report card — Week 2 The Opposition is still in line to win the May 18 election, but the odds of a landslide victory are drifting. The latest Australian/Newspoll polling shows […]

Each week of the federal election campaign, Macquarie Media’s Political Editor, Michael Pachi, will assess the performance of the Labor and Liberal leaders. SCOTT MORRISON GRADE – B The Prime Minister continues to show he’s been underestimated by Labor. Despite facing some prickly issues, his campaign remains disciplined, at least on the surface. Scott Morrison […]

The Australian Electoral Commission has revealed that the best electoral roll in history has been achieved. Record numbers of Australians are now enrolled to vote with the rate hitting almost 97 percent. Worryingly, a poll by the Australian Institute shows that almost 50 percent of voters don’t understand how the Senate voting system works. People […]

Earlier this week it was revealed through a media release on Josh Frydenburg’s website that Labor and the Greens had signed a secret agreement to introduce a 40% inheritance tax. Bill Shorten confirmed this was “fake news”. The Australian Electoral Commission have launched an online advertising campaign dubbed “Stop and Consider” and urges voters to […]