This year Australians will head to the polls and cast their judgement on the performance of the federal government.

The Coalition has been in power for nearly a decade, but according to the latest polls the Labor opposition are the favourites to win.

But, with at least four months to go until polling day, anything could happen - especially in the unpredictable world of Australian politics.

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on what kind of surprises might be in store this election year.




Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.




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This year Australians will head to the polls and cast their judgement on the performance of the federal government.The Coalition has been in power for nearly a decade, but according to the latest polls the Labor opposition are the favourites to win.But, with at least four months to go until polling day, anything could happen - especially in the unpredictable world of Australian politics.Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on what kind of surprises might be in store this election year. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno. Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>

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