This year Australians will head to the polls and cast their judgement on the performance of the federal government.

The Coalition has been in power for nearly a decade, but according to the latest polls the Labor opposition are the favourites to win.

But, with at least four months to go until polling day, anything could happen - especially in the unpredictable world of Australian politics.

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on what kind of surprises might be in store this election year.

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

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