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The author discusses the influence of the newspoll survey on politics in Australia. He states that the absence of surrounding battlements of incumbency for opposition leaders makes them more vulnerable to polls than prime ministers. The author notes that the plethora of internal party polling can be a threat to democracy.

Investigates the support received by the political party, ALP from the unions during the election campaign in Australia. Significance of financial resources to maintain a strong competition between political parties; Trade union movement as the biggest special interest group in the country; Loophole on the proposal of ALP for a union-friendly government.

The article discusses the decision of the Liberal Party to provide a lower house seat to the Greens political party in the House of Representatives in Australia. It states that more government control and irresponsible spending are preferred by the Greens. The author notes that political development and advancement of good policy will be hindered by the growing influence of the Greens.

The article discusses the risk for Australia to have an illegitimate government due to the membership of the Greens party in the House of Representatives. The majority of the Labor party will be unable to govern in their own right as the Greens ascend to power. John Black, former Labor Senator, states that stability is appreciated by protest voters.