Squiz the Election 2022

Unpacking the 2022 Federal Election

23 May 2022

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.

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Previous Topics

What to watch for on election night

We get across some of the key themes and the key seats to watch on election night.

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Your TV guide to Election Night 2022

Remote in hand, ready to watch the votes roll in? Here’s your quick guide to election night tv coverage

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A snapshot of the top policies

The 2022 election campaign has been a curious one. There hasn’t been much 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.

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What’s the deal with a hung parliament?

It’s a possible result being talked about, so we take a look at what a hung parliament means and how it’s played out in the past.

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Navigating Election Day

We talk to the Australian Electoral Commission about what you need to know to successfully navigate election day on 21 May.

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What’s what in Queensland

When it comes to federal elections, Queensland is Coalition country. But let’s take a look at the state of play this election…

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Western Australia

We take you through the state that’s very close to the heart of the Coalition when it comes to a federal election.

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Proportional and preferential voting

We talk to the Australian Electoral Commission’s Evan Ekin-Smyth about the nuts and bolts of how the voting system works.

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A gallop around NSW

NSW – it’s always a big state to watch in any federal election. Let’s unpack the state of play.

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South Australia and Boothby

Let’s get into the state of play in South Australia this election and what seat to look out for on election night.

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The who’s who of the campaign

Let’s pull out the name tags and talk about the who’s who of this campaign – and in doing so, demonstrate some differences in the 2 sides’ approaches.

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A day on the campaign trail

With a lot at stake, it’s a fast and furious few weeks in the campaign trail. So let’s get into the nuts and bolts of how they pull it off.

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Victoria – Chisholm, Kooyong and Goldstein

Victoria is home to the Coalition’s second most marginal seat and there are a couple of interesting races featuring high profile independent candidates.

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Tasmania – Bass and Braddon

Let’s dive into northern Tassie – home to the flip flop seats of Bass and Braddon.

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Political funding and donations

Let’s get across the sorts of funding in Aussie politics, how it works, and the problems that have been identified. 

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The Senate race

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.

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The independents

Going it alone in federal politics can be a lonely endeavour, but independents can also punch well above their weight…

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The minor parties

We’ve talked about the major parties – who they are and what they stand for. Now, it’s time to get…

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The major parties

Let’s take a look at the parties themselves – what they stand for, and their success – or lack thereof – in the recent past.

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Around the grounds

While everybody will cast a vote, there are a few key seats where it’s likely this election will be decided. Let’s take a look…

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Winning The Election

What does the Coalition need to do to hold onto government, and what does Labor need to do to take it from them?

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Setting The Scene For Election ’22

It’s game on for you – the voter. Let’s get our bearings on what this election is about.

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