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the-vice-guide-to-the-2016-australian-election
Australian Election 2016: Who Won the Week?
Everything that mattered in politics this week, in a winner-takes-all battle.
VICE Staff
5.27.16
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I Watched the Nationals Cook Sophie Mirabella's Chance at Reclaiming Her Seat
Sophie Mirabella said the Victorian division of Indi missed out on millions when she lost office. Now even the Nationals are running against her, and those millions probably ain't coming back.
Lee Zachariah
5.24.16
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Shooting Pool and Talking Election Chances With Senator Ricky Muir
When the Motoring Enthusiast candidate was elected in 2013 on only 0.51 percent of the primary vote, some saw Muir as a lucky idiot, in over his head. But now he's trying to do it again, or at least beat me at pool.
Lee Zachariah
5.23.16
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Australian Election 2016: Who Won the Week?
We pay tribute to the gaffes, faux pas, and regular everyday folks who make an election bearable. This week: the Courier Mail for their idiotic coverage of Manus Island, and just about anyone who isn't Peter Dutton.
VICE Staff
5.20.16
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Why Australia Could End Up With Another Hung Parliament
With the polls neck and neck, neither party might have the required 76 seats to form government—which would take us straight into a second election.
Osman Faruqi
5.19.16
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Parliament House Gets Weirdly Quiet in an Election
It's the most political place in the country, but the politicians have all left. It's become a ghost house.
Lee Zachariah
5.18.16

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I Asked Canberra’s Waiters What They've Learned About Politics By Serving Politicians
Apparently they're polite and unmemorable, which most felt was reflective of Australian politics in general.
Lee Zachariah
5.13.16
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Election 2016: Who Won the Week?
As the election gets underway, we pay thanks to the politicians and random members of the public who make it interesting. This week: Duncan the truck driver and Tony Abbott alone in the rain.
VICE Staff
5.13.16
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Turnbull's Name in the Panama Papers Is Important, but Not for the Reasons You'd Think
We asked Fiona Haines, Professor of Criminology, whether Turnbull's offshore dealings are something to be angry about.
Katherine Gillespie
5.12.16
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It’s (Actually) On: Malcolm Turnbull Calls Australian Election
We'll be heading to the polls on July 2, after the longest election campaign in more than 50 years.
VICE Staff
5.8.16
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'Class War' or Not, Bill Shorten's Budget Reply Speech Appealed to the Little Guy
Well aware that he's getting thrashed by Turnbull as preferred PM, Shorten had to get people excited. So he appealed to our fear of being screwed.
Royce Kurmelovs
5.6.16
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A Financial Planner Told Me I Can't Afford a Single House in Melbourne or Sydney
"We call it the generation squeeze. Thirty years ago someone your age could actually buy a nice house in a reasonable suburb on one income."
Katherine Gillespie
5.5.16