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Everything you need to know about the water buyback scandal

Everything you need to know about the water buyback scandal

Australia now has its own "watergate" and there are calls for a royal commission. How did we get here?

Which major party politicians are avoiding Q&A?

Which major party politicians are avoiding Q&A?

We take a look at the stats: who's on high rotation at the national broadcaster, and who is steering clear completely?

A Crikey guide to the next five weeks of election campaign cliches

A Crikey guide to the next five weeks of election campaign cliches

If it ain't broke, don't fix it — a guide to some of the cliches we hear time and time again whenever election time rolls around

A culture war-free explainer on electric cars in this election

A culture war-free explainer on electric cars in this election

From sales targets to ute bans and charging times, Crikey digs into the truth behind the electric car spin.

The chaotic final days of the 45th parliament

The chaotic final days of the 45th parliament

Last minute appointments, messy estimates, and fast-tracking the Adani mine — Scott Morrison called the election this morning later than initially expected, following a frantic few days in Canberra.

Can the 'right-wing GetUp' make a dent in this election?

Can the 'right-wing GetUp' make a dent in this election?

With Advance Australia now back in the spotlight ahead of the election, Crikey looks beyond the lurid superhero costume.

Playing the Equivocation Game with Bill Shorten and the ALP

Playing the Equivocation Game with Bill Shorten and the ALP

All the things Bill Shorten wants us to think he's said, even though he didn't actually say them.

What is the Pharmacy Guild and why did it donate $15k to One Nation?

What is the Pharmacy Guild and why did it donate $15k to One Nation?

The average suburban pharmacist may appear innocuous, but together, they make up one of Australia's most powerful lobby groups

Notable dissenters: when and why politicians go off-script

Notable dissenters: when and why politicians go off-script

It used to be quite an event when an MP (particularly a minister) broke ranks with long-held policy positions.

Scott Morrison finally finds his star candidate for Reid

Scott Morrison finally finds his star candidate for Reid

After months of fumbling, Scott Morrison has settled on a "star candidate" to replace Craig Laundy in the marginal Sydney seat of Reid. But is it too late?