The battle for the inner-Melbourne seat is no ordinary by-election for Labor, suggests Peter Brent.

Conventional wisdom advises against holding referendums at election time. Conventional wisdom is wrong, argues Peter Brent.

Despite differences over how many voters have already returned their surveys, the latest polls tell a near-identical story.

The 'Yes' campaign needs to be wary of its most enthusiastic supporters, writes Peter Brent.

More young Australians are enrolled to vote than ever before. But will this have the impact Labor and the Greens expect? Peter Brent explains.