In which the nerds review week 5 of the 2016 Australian Federal Election. With Guests:
Dr Siobhan O’Sullivan, UNSW Australia Dr Peter John Chen, University of SydneyThe Nerds discuss the Declaration of Candidates and the order of Senate ballot papers, pre-poll voting and the week's policy debates and non-debates.
In the podcast extra, the Nerds consider the question of party database systems, funding and funneling money, and the comparative power of parties to candidates.