Political jargon at election time - what does it all mean?

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From democracy sausages to pork barrelling, experts break down the words and phrases used at election time.

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Published 4 May 2022 2:31pm

By Monique Pueblos

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From democracy sausages to pork barrelling, experts break down the words and phrases used at election time.

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Political jargon at election time - what does it all mean?

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From democracy sausages to pork barrelling, experts break down the words and phrases used at election time.

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From democracy sausages to pork barrelling, experts break down the words and phrases used at election time.

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The first polls have closed - the count has begun

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