search
Victorian election
Trends
- 1Deepfakes distorting the Victorian election, researchers find▼Deepfakes are distorting this year’s Victorian election. We found out who’s most susceptible to them
Researchers writing in The Conversation say deepfake content is distorting this year's Victorian state election in Australia. Their analysis identifies which groups of voters are most susceptible to manipulated audio and video, warning that synthetic media could influence how people judge candidates and parties ahead of polling day.
- 2One Nation accused of 'cash grab' over Victorian candidate fees▼‘Cash grab’: One Nation demands up to $630,000 from Victorian election candidates
Pauline Hanson's One Nation is demanding fees of up to $630,000 from candidates seeking to run under its banner at the Victorian state election, a move critics have labelled a 'cash grab'. The Guardian reported the story, and the size of the sums being requested from prospective candidates has drawn criticism and questions about the party's preselection practices.
- 3Victorian Premier's 'Wharfie Time' Quip Fuels Comeback Talk●Victorian Premier Declares 'Wharfie Time' for Election Comeback
Victoria's Premier has used the phrase 'wharfie time' while talking up a political comeback ahead of the state election, a reference to dockworkers that drew attention for its colourful, working-class framing. Commentators are weighing whether the rhetoric signals a refreshed campaign strategy or simply adds colour to an increasingly combative pre-election period in Victorian politics.