Leaders try to dodge them. Voters aren't watching. So, are debates still relevant?
- Written by Andrea Carson, Associate Professor at La Trobe University. Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University
This federal election is a tale of two campaigns. The first is the old-style, business-as-usual campaign: party leaders criss-crossing the country attending set events to garner as many headlines and votes as they can.
The other is a campaign dynamic where the old rules no longer apply. With more ways for candidates to connect with voters,...
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