The Talking Point: Greasy Polls

Here a poll, there a poll, everywhere a poll, poll. Once upon a time, pollsters would take the political temperature of the population once a month. Nowadays, polls of long standing are published at the rate of one per fortnight and the new media is generating hundreds a day through SMS and online voting. Just how effective and influential are these polls? And what effect are they having on the body politic? This poll-driven event will feature pollsters, politicians and pundits. Bookmark this page or follow us on Twitter or Facebook to receive announcements of featured guests.

Presenters

Maxine McKew

One of the most widely recognized identities in Australia, Maxine McKew’s career spans both politics and journalism.

George Megalogenis

George Megalogenis is the author of Faultlines (Scribe 2003) and The Longest Decade (Scribe 2006, updated 2008) and a senior journalist with The Australian newspaper.

Irving Saulwick

Irving Saulwick AM is one of the country’s leading social researchers. He published the prestigious Saulwick poll for the Fairfax organisation for 23 years (1971 to 1994).

John Hewson

John Hewson is an economic and financial expert with experience in academia, business, government and the financial system.