Editors' Picks
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Tony Abbott declares Australian election victory for Coalition
New prime minister says 'Australia is again open for business' and promises to govern for all as Kevin Rudd concedes defeat
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Nova Peris becomes first Indigenous woman in federal parliament
Labor candidate wins Senate seat in Northern Territory, vindicating 'captain's pick' by Julia Gillard
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10 ways to survive the Tony Abbott years
Ben Pobjie: In a shock twist, what everyone knew was going to happen has happened. Here is my special custom-made guide to surviving the Abbott years for you to print out and keep in your wallet
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Tony Abbott's victory: putting the world to rights again
It was with relief rather than excitement that the Liberal party faithful applauded power restored
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Abbott steadies himself for office as Rudd departs with one last bounce
Australia's next prime minister exuded an air of sobriety as both sides absorbed a solid Coalition victory that fell short of a rout
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Australian election 2013: live results
Live results on election night 7 September 2013 as the votes are announced in each constituency. Click on the 'Find a seat tab' to search for the latest results from your electorate
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Australian election 2013 – the graphic novel
Gallery (19 pictures) Paul Owen and David Blumenstein chart the highs and lows of the Australian election campaign – from Kevin Rudd's sensational return to the throne to Tony Abbott's 'sexygate' row, not forgetting Julian Assange on YouTube and Clive Palmer twerking – all in comic strip form
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Election 2013: policy interactive
What ground are the major parties standing on as Australia heads to the polls? Find out here
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The Prime Minister Machine: mix and match your own Australian PM
Voting in the Australian election but having difficulty choosing a candidate? Mix and match Coalition, Labor, Greens and Katter policies to form your own composite prime minister
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Campaign watch: 2013 Australian election interactive map
Tracking every visit to every electorate from Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott
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How does Australia's voting system work?
Preferences, surplus votes ... Australia has a complex electoral system which combines elements of proportional and constituency systems. Here's how it works
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