playing politics
The day of the democracy sausage is hurtling toward us, which means it’s time to have a think about the issues that matter most to you, and how the political parties are (or aren’t) addressing them. The lead-up to an election is always a bit of a circus: pollies roll into towns across Australia and attempt to dazzle voters with varying stunts (some of which involve hard hats and hi-vis, but thankfully no lycra). To help you figure it all out – and most importantly, make your precious vote count – we consulted former triple j Hack host Avani Dias, journalist and Shameless podcast researcher Justine Landis-Hanley, and Guardian Australia’s Full Story podcast presenter Laura Murphy-Oates.
WHAT SHOULD I PAY ATTENTION TO?
Before you mosey over to your local polling joint, it’d help to know what the major parties are focusing on. In a nutshell, the Liberal Party and the National Party – jointly known as the Coalition – are likely to centre their campaign on Australia’s economic recovery as the pandemic rages on. The Labor Party’s focus,
