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Australia Decides 2013 #2: Suppository of Wisdom

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The election campaign continues! Professor Nick Bisley (Politics, La Trobe University) and Matt Smith are joined by Emeritus Professor Judith Brett (Politics, La Trobe University) to discuss week two of the Australian election campaign. Will Tony Abbott’s gaffes make a difference either way? What are the odds that Adam Bandt can win the Melbourne seat? Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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