#political-campaigning

#political-campaigning

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate says he has spoken to his media team after series of gaffes Jim Gavin's campaign has defended the use of Parkrun in his presidential campaign videos, despite the organisers saying the events "should never be used to publicise political campaigns of causes". The Fianna Fáil candidate's social ­media video of him taking part in a Parkrun event last weekend

Michael B. Fernandez recalls receiving a pound of ground beef with a note saying: We know you like dogs, marking an indirect threat against him.

In the 2025 Australian federal election, around A$40 million was spent on social media advertising by political parties and various interest groups.

This election highlights the significance of social media as candidates increasingly turn to platforms like WeChat and RedNote to connect with younger voters.

Voters hate rorts, and politicians love to accuse each other of rorting. Election rorts are when the parties distribute taxpayer dollars unfairly to boost their chances of winning votes.

I'm standing because, until the people come to their senses, I will not back down. We've seen increased abuse and even threats but I'm committed to this cause.