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Why Bill Shorten 'stars' in both sides' election ads

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imageLabor is determined to portray Bill Shorten as decisive, free of his rhetorical 'zingers'.AAP/Scott Gelston

Following Roman general Marc Antony’s lead, and aggrieved by a defiant and vexatious Senate, Malcolm Turnbull on the weekend finally cried havoc and let slip the dogs of war.

Of course, the “havoc” in this case is the...

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Comment moderation during the election

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In addition to analysing key policies and running FactChecks during the election, we’re committed to ensure our comments are in line with our editorial goals.

The role of comments during the election

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