Past Programs
Elections - 2007
Beazley retires
22/12/2007
Kim Beazley comes from strong Labor stock.
His father was a key figure in the Whitlam cabinet in the 1970s.
Kim junior himself held a number of ministries including defence and communications in the 80s and 90s, and was the Labor Party's leader through some of the Howard government years.
In this interview first broadcast in February, Kim Beazley discusses his impending retirement from politics.
Howard legacy
08/12/2007
The political eulogies have been written but now the comprehensive analyses of the John Howard era are beginning.
The first published is by Professor Judith Brett, a long-time Liberal Party observer.
Election in Thailand Read Transcript
08/12/2007
On December 23rd Thai voters will go to the polls.
Thailand was once seen as a beacon of democracy in South East Asia.
But more recently military coups, allegations of government corruption and increasing reports of human rights violations have greatly weakened the country's democratic base.
So how important is this election for the future of democracy in Thailand?
Queensland's Labor Leaders Read Transcript
01/12/2007
How can the 8.5% swing to Labor in Queensland be explained?
Electoral History
24/11/2007
In the 1980s John Howard speculated that a time in the future would suit him.
And since 1996 the times have been right for John Howard and the Coalition.
Many Australians have identified with his vision of a relaxed and comfortable Australia.
This might all be about to change.
Bennelong Panel
24/11/2007
Since the election was announced Bennelong locals have been the target of furious campaigning by the major parties.
Over the last 6 weeks residents have been bombarded with mountains of political material and Saturday morning shoppers met by a phalanx of Labor and Liberal workers handing out flyers and balloons.
Two residents give their views on the campaign and the candidates.
The McCormicks part 1
24/11/2007
During the 6 weeks of this election campaign we have spoken to 4 members of the extended McCormick family about their voting intentions.
On the eve of the election have any of the McCormicks changed their mind about how they will vote?
Election Editorials
24/11/2007
The final election editorials - what are they saying?
Political panel
17/11/2007
One week out from the federal election what assessment can be made of the campaign?
The McCormicks
10/11/2007
This week the government enjoyed the best Newspoll result since November last year. It's an indication that perhaps the election result will be knife-edge.
So is anyone in the extended McCormick family rethinking their vote?
The McCormicks - across the political spectrum
27/10/2007
The extended McCormick family live in various places across NSW. They are a close-knit family, but separated slightly by both geography and their differing political views. There are eight siblings in this family and their voting patterns are varied -- some vote for the major parties and others for independents or the Greens.
Regional Australia votes
20/10/2007
Regional and rural Australia are key constituencies in the upcoming federal election.
It's clear health, water resources and interest rates will be major issues.
So how will some of these themes play out in the coming five weeks before polling day on November 24.
Political donations
20/10/2007
Both the Labor and Liberal parties rely on donations from a range of individuals and organisations and there's a perception that these donations can come with strings attached.
But what's the proof that donors expect something for their dollar?
China Congress
06/10/2007
One of the most important events in the Chinese political calender is only days away, involving the election of the nation's most powerful ruling figures.
The meeting of the National Party Congress happens every five years and it can be a hotbed of intrigue, power struggles and policy division.
