When a magnifying glass is held over a piece of paper at a distance equal to its focal length, the sun’s rays falling on the lens converge at a point that lies somewhere on the paper. Thus, solar ...

Up to 57 parties, plus independents, are expected to be listed on the paper. The AEC's manager, Steve Kennedy, says the cost of the magnifying glasses is just an added expense with so many candidates.

Liberal senator Cory Bernardi joked he would like a more powerful magnifying sheet next time. "We will certainly try to get more effective magnifying sheets," Mr Rogers responded. Posted 20 Oct ...