Australian Election

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Anna Thomas about some kooky Australian election coverage, a bold new stance on car reviewing from BusinessDesk, a memo from Stuff…

Australians go to the polls on Saturday - all the signs are pointing to a Labor victory, but can Scott Morrison defy the odds and keep the Liberal-National Coalition in power?

A beginner's guide to what looks like - from the outside - a chaotic and complicated Australian voting process. 

While Australians prepare to elect a new government, their public broadcaster is looking for a leader too - months after a scandal saw off its two top execs. A veteran mediawatcher says there’s lots…

Opinion - The Australian federal election has been called and will put to the test the newly minted Scott Morrison who became the prime minister after a fraught party room battle.

Australian Election - Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has claimed victory, as the Coalition edges towards a slim majority in the federal parliament.

Australian Election - Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull looks set to hang on to power but will likely need the help of independent politicians first.

The deadlocked Australian election is not helping exporters already struggling to compete across the Tasman due to a high dollar.

Australian Election - Early counting showed a sizeable swing to the opposition, though results on Saturday were too close to call.

Australian Election - Look back at how the first half of the count unfolded, with the Liberal-National Coalition neck-and-neck with Labor.

Australian Election - It's been called a marathon election campaign, and after eight weeks it's nearing the finish line, reports Demelza Leslie. Audio

Australian Election - New Zealanders living in Australia are hoping for more rights following Saturday's federal election. Audio

Australian Election - Voters will be wondering if Saturday's election will finally put an end to leadership spills, writes Demelza Leslie.

Australian Election - With only days left, the fight for crucial marginal seats such as Parramatta in west Sydney is ramping up, reports Demelza Leslie.

Australian Election - Four days out from Australia's federal election, and a social agency based in Sydney is warning beneficiaries and low income families are being forgotten.

Kiwi comedian John Clarke says the Australian election campaign is 'a testament to disaffection' and he can't wait for it to be over. Audio