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Flag Waving and General Idiocy at the 'Rise Up Australia' Campaign Launch
They're the minor party rising up against multiculturalism, political correctness, and—as always—Islam. They also love flags.
Why Are Shorten and Turnbull's Refugee Policies So Frustratingly Similar?
You might think it's because people are racist. You're right, but it's also because politicians are appealing to a handful of important swing seats—and those guys are really racist.
Bill Shorten Promises Australia Super Fast 'Game of Thrones' Torrenting
Labor is pitching a fibre-to-the-premises NBN, which will be up to 40 times faster than the Coalition's plan.
VICE Australia's Election Podcast: Why is Turnbull v Shorten So Goddamn Dull?
In Episode 1, Aamer Rahman talks political apathy, feminism, Recognise vs Treaty, and George Christensen's attempted turtle bribery with political pundit Heath Pickering, activist Nayuka Gorrie, and journalist Jarni Blakkarly.
If Labor Wants to Win, Why Don't They Just Team Up With the Greens?
A Labor-Greens coalition could give the Liberals and the Nationals a run for their money. Osman Faruqi investigates whether it could actually happen.
Welcome to Dalmeny, the Beach Town That's Predicted Every Election Since 1972
Dalmeny is a town on the NSW coast that always votes for the winner. I visited to ask residents how they're feeling about this election. The consensus was "resigned."
Your Vote Could Decide if Same-Sex Marriage is Legalised in Australia in 2016
Your vote will determine if, when, and how the Australian Marriage Act is amended. Choose wisely.
Where in the World is Peter Dutton? An Investigation
Australia's Minister for Immigration hasn't been spotted in public for over a week. Convinced he's being held against his will by Liberal Party officials, VICE's Lee Zachariah sets off on a statewide manhunt.
On the Campaign Trail With Tony Windsor
Windsor is driving around the NSW seat of New England, trying to wrestle votes from Barnaby Joyce. I tagged along to discover he's got a real thing for Chiko Rolls.
Australian Election 2016: Who Won the Week?
As we pass the halfway mark in this year's federal election campaign, VICE pays tribute to the gaffes, off-leash independent senators, and misguided retweets that keep politics interesting.
Could the Greens Push Labor to End Offshore Detention?
If Labor wants to win the election they might have to form a coalition with the Greens—but the minor party says no deal unless the ALP changes its hardline policy on refugees.
Shorten and Turnbull Finally Weigh in on the Big Issue: President Donald Trump
Australia is probably the first country to make "Freaking the Fuck Out About Trump" an official political position.