Political parties
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Archive
The RMIT ABC Fact Check determines the accuracy of claims by politicians, public figures, advocacy groups and institutions engaged in public debate. This collection provides an archive for all RMIT ABC Fact Checks.
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The Whitlam policy collection brings together landmark research reports, supplemented with audio, video, articles, literature reviews, essays and transcripts produced by The Whitlam Institute since 2008.
Report
Election candidate proliferation in Victoria
In recent years, the state of Victoria has witnessed a proliferation of candidates and registered parties contesting elections, amid falling support for the major parties. This paper surveys some possible reasons for this phenomenon.
Report
The 2025 Australian federal election: results from the Australian Election Study
This report presents findings from the 2025 Australian Election Study. It provides insights into what informed voter behaviour in the election and voter attitudes towards policy issues, political parties, leaders and Australian democracy. Key themes presented are public policy, leaders, minor parties and independents, generation and gender, political trust and democratic reform and foreign policy.
Position paper
Affordable and responsible: the Opposition’s plan for affordable energy and lower emissions
The plan is built on two core principles: affordable energy and lower emissions – securing Australia’s energy future through practical, balanced and responsible action. It proposes lower emissions each year on average, as quickly and responsibly as technology allows. The plan remains committed to the Paris Agreement and for Australia to do its fair share...