Could the polls be wrong?
Summary
Mark Kenny joins Glenn Connley to discuss the Australian federal election, focusing on whether the polls accurately predict a Labor victory. The conversation covers the performances of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, the impact of global political trends, and the effectiveness of each party's campaign strategies. They explore the possibility of an upset, the challenges faced by the opposition, and the broader implications for Australian politics.Episode description
The polls are pointing to a likely Labor victory on Saturday, but could Dutton’s suburban strategy still bear fruit?
As election day approaches, former Fairfax Chief Political Correspondent Professor Mark Kenny joins Glenn Connley to discuss the performances of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on the campaign trail, plus Australians’ response to Trump’s return, on this episode of Follow the Money.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 29 April 2025 and things may have changed.
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Guest: Mark Kenny, Professor of Australian Studies and host of Democracy Sausage, the Australian National University // @markgkenny
Host: Glenn Connley, Senior Media Advisor, the Australia Institute // @glennconnley
Show notes:
‘Could Dutton's suburban strategy still work?’ by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times (April 2025)
Election entrée: Early voting in Australia by Skye Predavec, the Australia Institute (April 2025)
Where do journalists live?, the Australia Institute (April 2025)
Polling – President Trump, security and the US–Australian alliance, the Australia Institute (March 2025)
Two-thirds of Australians refuse to pay more for nuclear: new research, the Australia Institute
Power sharing in Australian parliaments, the Australia Institute (July 2024)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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