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State of the states: six politics experts explain the key seats across the country

The five-week election campaign is now in full swing throughout the nation.

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‘Proud to’: Liberal MP spruiks tougher gambling proposal, but says Coalition plans good ‘first step’

Exclusive: Keith Wolahan launched ads supporting stronger stance two days after federal election called, but also says Coalition policy important ‘first step’

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s major parties have lost ‘courage’ on Indigenous affairs, Mick Gooda says

After making the voice a centrepiece of 2022 election, Labor and Coalition instead push ‘practical action’

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In the event of a hung parliament, one wildcard has been largely overlooked – the Nationals

If Peter Dutton needs to court the crossbench to form minority government after the election, he would risk putting his Coalition partner offside on climate and environment policy

The Guardian - AU

Election diary: Dutton tries to shake off Trump dust and avoid being trapped on wages

Ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff announcement early Thursday (Australian time), the United States president has become a serious and increasing worry for Peter Dutton’s campaign. Even apart from Labor’s obvious and constant “Trump-whistling”, many voters are apparently seeing a lot of Trump dust on the opposition leader.

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Afternoon Update Election 2025: Greens want 1% of budget for environment; Dutton ready for fight with Trump; and Val Kilmer dies aged 65

Greens have been in flood-stricken NSW town of Richmond, launching an election plan to increase environment spending

The Guardian - AU

Dutton refuses to rule out ABC cuts and repeatedly declines meeting with chair Kim Williams, sources say

Opposition leader still won’t say which jobs will be cut in plan to slash 41,000 public sector positions

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Coalition says it will allow gas producers to access $4bn net zero fund for critical minerals

Shadow resources minister tells Sydney conference Coalition would give gas the same status as a critical mineral to boost industry funding

The Guardian - AU

Greens promise to push government to spend 1% of budget on environment if they hold balance of power

The minor party makes pledge as Labor faces calls to explain its nature policy and plans for a federal EPA

The Guardian - AU

Jacinta Allan denies Victoria police force is in chaos as another top cop quits

Premier under pressure as acting police commissioner says he won’t apply for permanent role

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A ban on price gouging and new powers to break up supermarkets are on the table this election. Would either work?

With the federal election campaign now underway, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised that if re-elected, Labor would seek to make price gouging illegal in the supermarket sector.

The Conversation

Defence is shaping up to be a key election issue, whether politicians like it or not

International and domestic policy have collided in Australia in recent weeks with a force not seen in decades.

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Peter Dutton says he will help homebuyers who don’t have the bank of mum and dad. But how would his policy work?

The Coalition wants to relax home lending rules by changing the test for a person’s borrowing capacity

The Guardian - AU

Election Diary: Dutton flags intervention in what he sees as ‘woke’ education, but how much could he actually do?

Peter Dutton came perilously close to a DOGE moment on Monday night, when he was asked about getting the “woke” agendas out of the education system. Noting the Commonwealth government “doesn’t own or run a school”, Dutton told a Sky audience in Brisbane that people wondered why there was “a…

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Gas producers question whether Coalition’s energy plan will cut consumer prices

Industry leaders say there is little detail on how the opposition’s policy will work and it is ‘difficult to predict’ what the final price would be

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What do Peter Dutton’s proposed funding cuts really mean for Melbourne’s long-awaited airport rail?

Here’s what you need to know about the opposition leader’s plan to halt Suburban Rail Loop funds and slash $2bn in Sunshine station upgrades

The Guardian - AU

Labor accuses Dutton of copying Trump with suggestion children being ‘indoctrinated’ at school

Education minister criticises ‘extreme’ Coalition stance as treasurer warns threat to funding comes ‘right from the Doge playbook’

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Afternoon Update Election 2025: PM won’t bow to tariff threats; RBA holds rates; and campaign dog of the day

Tuesday’s campaign trail has dominated by healthcare, “wokeism” and transport.

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Morning Mail: Labor nudges ahead in poll, Israel accused of killing medics, Prince Andrew accuser has ‘days to live’

Our latest Essential poll shows PM’s approval rating is down but his party is up; UN says 15 Palestinians were executed and then buried in a mass grave

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Bowen rejects Dutton’s claim hosting Cop31 would cost billions – as it happened

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Keep an eye on the Senate – the people elected to it this year will have immense power for years to come

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally ended weeks of speculation and named the election date for the national parliament.

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Under a Coalition government, the fate of Australia’s central climate policy hangs in the balance

The future of Australia’s key climate policy is uncertain after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said a Coalition government would review the measure, known as the “safeguard mechanism”, which is designed to limit emissions from Australia’s largest industrial polluters.

The Guardian - AU

Independents and minor parties may decide who runs Australia. Who and what will win their support?

The polls suggest no party is likely to have a majority after the federal election on 3 May. We asked the current crossbenchers what their priorities would be in that event

The Guardian - AU

Five questions Peter Dutton needs to answer about his energy plans

Coalition leader is touting a ‘gas reserve’ to ease prices on the east coast, while dodging questions on key elements of nuclear power policy

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Election diary: Energy is in the foreground – but climate change is ‘in the shadows’

This election is already shaping up as very much about energy. But notably, ambitions for and debate about combatting climate change have receded in recent times.

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