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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Your shortcut to... La Nina and climate change Your shortcut to... the life and times of Mike Cannon-Brookes Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Explore all the Squiz the Election episodes here. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, that was one for the ages... The 2022 federal election has been run and all but won by Labor. There's still some way to go to lock things down but let's take a look at where things are landing for the major and minor parties, and the independents, and what happens next. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens after the election, voting below the line, why Labor is spelled without a 'u' and what happens if the party leader loses but their party still wins... Planning to vote below the line? This could help. Get your election watching sorted with this handy guide. Explore all our Squiz the Election content here. And get on board our brand new Politics Today newsletter. Delivered to in your inbox each weekday at 6:30 am, our free newsletter is independent, agenda-free, and engaging look at the big stories with a touch of analysis and a look at what’s next. If you need a way to stay on top of the administration of power across Australia and the world, we’ll make your life so much easier. - sign up. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Squiz the Election here. Got a question? Shoot it through to [email protected] Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been an intense 6 weeks and it's now decision time... There are a lot of moving pieces as we emerge from the campaign so it's time to get across some of the key themes and the key seats to watch. So let's round up all the noise of the campaign and get ready for the results to roll in... Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: A popcorn chicken pizza with tempura squiz and ... oreos. Explore the full Squiz The Election series here including previous Ask The Squiz episodes. Got a question? Send it through to [email protected]. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2022 election campaign has been a curious one. The coverage - including with us at The Squiz - has focused a lot on the major party leaders and their chances of steering their teams to victory. There's been a lot about the minor parties and independent candidates - particularly the Teal ones... What there hasn't been is a lot of discussion about the policy proposals that have been put up for the next 3 years and beyond. So let's get a taste of that now. Got a question for us on the election/policies/politics/candidates? Shoot it through to [email protected] Explore the full series here: Squiz the Election. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Explore all the Squiz the Election episodes here. Got an election/campaign question for us? Send it through to [email protected] Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A hung parliament - the prospect of neither of the major parties getting a majority in the House of Representatives in this election has prompted some to groan, and others to smile. So we're going to get into why it's a result that's being talked about in this campaign and how it's played out in the past. Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected]. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Here's our Shortcut on NATO and the Ukraine crisis Here's the trailer for Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis movie that will air at the Cannes Film Festival Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Believe it or not, election day is about more than lining up for a delicious democracy sausage at your local primary school - it's also a day when we elect the government for the next 3 years. And because we live in unusual times, there's a bit to get across so we're talking to the Australian Electoral Commission's Evan Ekin-Smyth about what you need to know to successfully navigate election day on 21 May. Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Find all our Squiz The Election content here. Got a question for us? Shoot it through to [email protected]. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] LINKS: Explore all the Squiz The Election content here This week's Shortcut - Your shortcut to... abortion rights in America. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When it comes to federal elections, Queensland is Coalition country. But this time around, one of the big questions that's in focus is whether voters will take another turn around the parliamentary dancefloor with the federal Liberal and National parties with the same degree of enthusiasm as they have in the past. Got a burning question for Ask the Squiz? Send your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Take a look at the new sequel to Avatar. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Western Australia might be a long way from Canberra, but it's very close to the heart of the Coalition when it comes to a federal election. This time around, the Coalition is fighting to hold on as Labor has big hopes of picking up a couple of seats in its campaign to win Got a burning question for Ask the Squiz? Send your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Preferential voting, proportional voting, 2-party preferred, and voting above or below the line are just some of the features of our electoral system that we've talked about during this series. So in this episode of Squiz the Election, we talk to the Australian Electoral Commission's Director of Media and Digital Engagement Evan Ekin-Smyth about the nuts and bolts of voting and exactly how the system works to decide who will be in power for the next 3 years. Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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NSW - it's home to both leaders of our major parties, it's also our most populous state and home to a third of Australia's House of Representatives seats. So, it's a big one, and it's always the scene of several important battles in a federal election. So let's unpack the state of play in NSW this election. Catch up on all the Squiz the Election episodes here. Got a question about the election? Shoot it through to [email protected] and we'll cover it off in our Ask The Squiz podcast episode on Saturday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The point of campaigning, the timing of campaign launches, the seat of Higgins, and more... Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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South Australia - it's the land of great wine, Coffin Bay oysters, and culinary icon Maggie Beer... It's also home to a new Labor state government after Peter Malinauskas was easily elected defeating Liberal Steven Marshall in March. So let's get into the state of play in South Oz this election and what seats to look out for on election night. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Here's Vogue's red carpet feed from the Met Gala Ball Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last episode we talked about how the campaign is put together and how it works. Now, it's time to pull out the name tags and talk about the who's who of this campaign, including the differences between Team Morrison and Team Albanese's approaches. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Here's Vogue's red carpet feed from the Met Gala Ball Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the major players on the inside of an election campaign, it's a hectic whirlwind of travel, announcements, meetings, event, press conferences and politicking. With a lot at stake, it's a fast and furious few weeks. So in this episode, we'll give you some insights into the nuts and bolts of how they pull it off. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Victoria is typically tough terrain for the federal Coalition, and it's also home to the Coalition's 2nd most marginal seat, Chisholm. In this election, there are also a couple of interesting races featuring high-profile independent candidates, so we'll take you through the state of play in Australia's 2nd most populous state. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Recipes and more in Friday Lites. And check out the news quiz here. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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One of the key battlegrounds this election is in northern Tassie - home to the flip flop seats of Bass and Braddon. So in this episode of Squiz the Election, we'll give you some talking points to impress your people on election night about the vote in Tasmania. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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One of the themes of this election is integrity and transparency, and one area that critics have said for ages needs more sunlight is the funding that our political parties and independent candidates receive. So let's get across the sorts of funding in Aussie politics, how it works, and the problems that have been identified. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Here's Oz basketball star Patty Mills receiving his fancy trophy in front of the Brooklyn Jets Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The House of Reps gets a lot of attention because it's where the government is formed - but we'll also cast a vote for candidates to represent us in the Senate. So let’s get across what that's about, and what's happening in the race for the Senate this time around. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get to know the parties, their policies, and have a poke around candidate profiles: Liberal Party Labor Party National Party The Greens Parliament House - APH Want the quick pitch from Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese? Here are their closing statements from the leaders' debate Get your reading on with Australian Prime Ministers (edited by Michelle Grattan) ...and if you need the Anzac biccie recipe, it's here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Got a question for ask? Send it through to [email protected] and we'll cover it off in our Ask The Squiz episode on Saturday morning. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Going it alone in federal politics can be a lonely endeavour, but independents can also punch well above their weight when it comes to influence and power. So in this episode of Squiz the Election, we take you the how and why of becoming an independent, some of the main candidates in this election, and what they stand for. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Got a question for us about politics or the election? Email it through to [email protected] and we'll answer the top ones in our Ask The Squiz podcast on Saturday morning! Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the last Squiz The Election episode we talked all about the major parties - who they are and what they stand for. Now, it's time to get across the minor parties and the influence they could have on the outcome of the election. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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