Are there too many political polls? We are in glut – and it may be about to get worse

Australia has more polls than ever. Research shows poll-focused media coverage increases public cynicism and damages political debate.

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What happenedAustralia has more polls than ever. Research shows poll-focused media coverage increases public cynicism and damages political debate.

What changedThe headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.

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Mostly same. The outlets agree on the core event. The headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.

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Are there too many political polls? We are in glut – and it may be about to get worse

Australia has more polls than ever. Research shows poll-focused media coverage increases public cynicism and damages political debate.

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