While the Coalition accusingly targets Labor for “class war” politics, Tuesday’s Essential poll reinforces the fact that Australians think there are classes and tag themselves and political parties to them.
The poll found 81% believe social classes still exist in Australia. Nearly one in two (48%) identified themselves as middle...
The first national poll to be taken since the official campaign began has produced a shock result. Morgan has Labor leading by 52.5-47.5 on respondent allocated preferences, and 52-48 on previous election preferences, representing a 1.5 point gain for Labor on both measures. Unlike most Morgans, where the fieldwork is taken over two weekends,...
The same $80 billion of cuts to schools and hospitals – still in this budget. – Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, budget reply speech, May 5, 2016.
Among Labor’s most popular refrains is the claim that the government has cut $80 billion from schools and hospitals.
Is that true?
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The explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell des...
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