New research by The Australia Institute suggests more than a million young Australians feel no political party best represents the needs of young people. Summary: The new survey of more than 800 respondents aged 17-25 found 47 per cent believe no party best represents them. “This should act as a warning to our politicians that...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of selected government agencies’ administration in developing advertising campaigns and implementing key processes, and the ongoing administration of the campaign advertising framework. Audit objectives, criteria and scope The audit objectives were to: assess the effectiveness of selected agencies’ administration in developing advertising campaigns and implementing key processes against the requirements...

This factsheet summarises the key findings of an opinion poll on the potential repeal of Australia's carbon laws. Abstract Recent national polling shows that there is no support for the claim that the Federal election is a ‘referendum on the carbon laws’. It also shows that more Australians oppose a double dissolution on the laws...

Introduction Every Federal election, The Climate Institute undertakes a qualitative assessment of the climate change policy position of political parties and independents represented in the Parliament. The Institute bases this assessment on our analysis of what is required for Australia to contribute to effective global climate change solutions and build a prosperous, resilient economy and...

This paper provides a narrative account of the issues, dynamics and outcomes of the 2013 Western Australian (WA) state election. It draws extensively on newspaper and electronic media coverage of the election campaign , and information and data provided by the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) . The 2013 WA state general election — held...