Poll Bludger Explained

Poll Bludger
Type:	Opinion poll analysis, politics
Language:	English
Creator:	William Bowe
Current Status:	Online

Poll Bludger is a website that focuses on opinion poll analysis and Australian politics. The outlet Crikey has labelled it "one of the most heavily trafficked forums for online discussion of Australian politics".^[1]

The blog received thousands of daily views leading up to the 2007 Australian federal election, along with other polling-related blogs.^[2]

The website also hosts Bludger Track, a "bias-adjusted poll aggregate".^[3]

The creator of Poll Bludger, William Bowe, has been involved in electoral analysis with news organisations such as Crikey, The Conversation, and ABC Radio.^{[4] [5]}

William Bowe also conducts paid consultancy work for Climate 200, a group affiliated with the Teal independents,as cited on his Poll Bludger blog.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Editor of The Poll Bludger . Crikey . 1 September 2019.
2. Web site: Psephological blogger rhythms. Rachel. Hill. 28 October 2007. The Age. 13 February 2024.
3. Web site: Beaumont . Adrian . 2001 polls in review: September 11 influenced election outcome far more than Tampa incident . The Conversation . 22 February 2019 . 1 September 2019 . en.
4. Web site: Mast . Natalie . Speaking with: the Poll Bludger William Bowe on the Canning byelection . The Conversation . 17 September 2015 . 11 February 2020 . en.
5. News: William Bowe . 11 February 2020 . ABC News . 6 March 2014 . en.
6. Web site: 2022 Federal Election Analysis. Fabian Society. 12 June 2024.