This document discusses the political uses of social media in Australia. It notes that Facebook is widely used across demographic groups for maintaining local connections, while Twitter is used by more influential professionals for broader discussions through hashtags. Examples of hashtags that drove political discussions include #spill during a leadership challenge and #qldfloods during floods. The document advises politicians to use social media, especially Facebook and Twitter, to engage with voters and debates, but cautions that mistakes can spread widely and quickly online.