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Most people see an election as two political leaders jetting around the country, kissing babies, announcing cash and trying to look likable.

Behind the scenes, however, hundreds of political staffers and operatives, as well as thousands of volunteers, toil long hours in campaign headquarters and in field teams across the country.

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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com

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