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The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.

Climate 200 convenor says ‘people who called themselves moderates didn’t deliver’ while Labor argues election shows ‘teals are eating the Liberal party alive’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conspicuous absence from five battleground seats has underscored his greatest challenge this election.

A Newspoll, conducted May 10-13 from a sample of 1,532, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, unchanged from the previous week’s Newspoll. Primary votes were 38% Labor (down one), 35% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (steady), 6% One Nation (up one), 3% UAP (down one) and 7% all Others (up one).

Each week we ask experts to break down political advertisements: who are the candidates trying to reach, and are they succeeding?

The wholesome, the cursed and the cringe.

A complete guide covering: the good, the bad and the ones that are poisoning your uncle's Facebook feed.

Read the full responses from independent candidates and crossbench MPs surveyed

Praise for the ‘prince of tennis’ and ‘super scholar’ is targeting the Kooyong community whose votes will be critical on election day