2016 election
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How To Recognise Russian Propaganda On Social Media
2If you look at social media a lot, as I do, you might be startled by how many people were… unbothered by Nazis and white supremacists marching in Charlottesville two weeks ago. In the days after the clashes in Virginia that led to the killing of Heather Heyer and the beating of DeAndre Harris, a…
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Everything You Need To Know About The Election Results So Far
After voting in the federal election on Saturday, Australians were told that the final result wouldn’t be known until at least Tuesday with the possibility of a hung parliament looking increasingly likely. This interactive infographic from the Conversation breaks down how the numbers are falling across the country, with insights into every key seat.
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RateCity’s Election Calculator Tells You Who To Vote For Based On Your Wallet
Chances are, you’ve already made your mind up on who to vote for this Federal Election. But if you’re still undecided, this calculator app from RateCity is worth a look — in just 60 seconds, it determines which major party should get your vote by comparing their policies to your financial circumstances. It’s voting for…
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Opinion: Labor’s NBN Policy Shows It Is Learning From The Coalition’s Past Mistakes
Labor’s broadband plan includes few surprises and fulfils Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s commitment to responsibly increase the construction of fibre to the premises (FTTP). At the same time, it would ensure the completion of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is not delayed further. It also shows the party has listened to the concerns of pundits…