2016 australian election
I Covered the 2016 Australian Election to Forget My Failed Marriage
Writer Lee Zachariah's marriage lasted as long as Tony Abbott's Prime Ministership. So with no money and no plan, he set out on a type of journey.
Your Monday News Roundup: Turnbull Claims Victory and the 'Most Melbourne Man Ever' Unmasked
Oh you were too busy living your life to keep up with the news? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
The Liberal Party Just Got Its Own Snapchat Filter
Sorry Bill. The day before the federal election, Malcolm Turnbull has pulled an innovative trump card.
If a Politician Had to Punch You in the Face, Who Would You Choose?
As the most boring election in the universe draws to a close, this was the only question our nullified brains could churn out.
Who is Australia's Bernie Sanders?
God, Australia's Left is bloody uninspiring this election. Where's our Bernie Sanders? Where's our folk hero?
Politics in the Wild: Talking Strategy With Competitive Boardgamers
No one knows strategy—political or otherwise—like professional boardgamers. So we sent Maddison Connaughton to ask some amateur strategy experts who's playing to win this election: Malcolm or Bill?
VICE Australia's Election Podcast: Episode 3 Highlights
In our final episode, we examine what it's like to be a journalist held hostage by one of the longest election campaigns in Australian history, Penny Wong's comments on the plebiscite, and Scott Morrison's painful revelations of discrimination.
VICE Australia's Election Podcast: The Home Stretch
In our final episode before election day, we talk the media's role in politics, Penny Wong on the plebiscite, and #Scomophobia.
Politics in the Wild: Psychic Convention
Malcolm or Bill? The polls have the two major parties neck and neck, so VICE's Maddison Connaughton headed out to a psychic convention to get some predictions about this year's Australian federal election.
I Ate a Lamb Yiros With Nick Xenophon
He's the South Australian independent who just might control the balance of power after July 2nd. He stands for small businesses, so we visited his favourite.
Election Breakdowns: Housing Affordability
In this episode of our new political series, VICE's Julian Morgans breaks down why young Australians worry they'll never buy a house, and whether your vote could change that on July 2.
Politics in the Wild: Hens Night
Should same-sex marriage be legalised? Is Malcolm Turnbull hot? VICE's Maddison Connaughton crashes a stranger's hens party to tackle this election's big questions.