PromiseLocker is a new crowd sourcing web app that aims to catch Australian pollies out when they tell a fib. As its name implies, it captures and tracks all of the promises made by elected officials; from the big campaign slogans to the smaller promises made by individual candidates. You can then keep tabs on who the nation's biggest liars are.

From how to vote below the line to locating the nearest sausage sizzle -- these are the hacks you need to be aware of during this Saturday's federal election (7 September).

Ever wondered why Senate voting papers are so large, or how minor parties are sometimes elected? Plus: a handy trick to avoid making a mistake if you don't want to follow party preferences but are worried you'll mess up by voting in every box below the line.

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is currently looking for temporary employees to help out on election day. Available positions include polling assistants, office temps and voter information officers. If you think the country's going down the tubes, this is your chance to grab a few hundred bucks from the government coffers while you still can!

Federal elections in Australia are nearly always a two-horse race -- but that doesn't mean you should automatically limit your vote to just the Labor Party or LNP. This year, there are more than 50 small parties running in the election; all with differing policies, election promises and worldviews. Below The Line is a website designed to inform you about the little guys running against our country's Goliaths. It's likely that at least one of these parties will match your personal politics better than the big two.

We all know how important voting is, but who wants to vote on an empty stomach? Here’s the most vital election intel: where to get your pre-vote sausage in a bun.