State elections are often considered as barometers of the national political mood. Latest polls still show Labor winning this week's Victorian state election. Will Victoria's poll be decided on the Abbott government's economic policies? Guest Brian Costar, Professor of Political Science, Swinburne University Credits Presenter, Phillip Adams Producer, Stan Correy

Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews claims ambulance service has never been worse, with response times longer than ever before.

Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan claims Australia is losing about $10 billion a year by failing to employ more people over the age of 55.

Barnaby Joyce claims Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen brought about the Fitzgerald inquiry.

Treasurer Joe Hockey claims it will be difficult for US president Barack Obama to deliver on climate change pledges because he must first get past a hostile US congress.