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Why party preselections are still a mess, and the courts haven't helped

You join a political party. Its rules are over 100 pages long. And that’s only for your state division. There’s also an overarching “federal” party constitution.

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The story of 'us': there's a great tale Labor could tell about how it would govern - it just needs to start telling it

Election campaigns are exercises in storytelling. Yes, they are about images, but these are usually attached to words. The stories are not normally outright lies, although we’ll certainly see a few of those on the way to May 21. Rather, the campaigners engage in a kind of creative non-fiction, with…

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How the election could affect the future of a First Nations Voice to Parliament

The result of the federal election will be key for a voice to parliament protected by the Constitution as called for by the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The election will also be crucial for Indigenous affairs more broadly.

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Letters: Albanese's rate gaffe simply unbelievable

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Payment review constrained by debt: Labor

Labor says it has not dumped a review of the JobSeeker payment, but Anthony Albanese admitted a payment increase would be constrained by large debt levels.

AAP

Labor announces new health clinics plan

Labor's health blitz continues with an election pledge to trial 50 urgent care clinics across the nation, in a bid to relieve emergency departments.

AAP

Labor to commit $135m to trial 50 urgent care clinics intended to ease pressure on hospitals

Announcement comes alongside policies to strengthen Medicare and ‘make it easier to see a doctor’ as ambulance wait times blow out

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Anthony Albanese hopes to get election campaign back on track with funding for urgent care clinics

The federal opposition will seek to capitalise on healthcare shortcomings highlighted by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, as leader Anthony Albanese works to get his campaign back on track.

ABC News

Forget the election gaffes: Australia's unemployment rate of 4% is good news – and set to get even better by polling day

When Labor leader Anthony Albanese couldn’t say whether the unemployment rate was 5% or 4% on Monday, he might have had a point.

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NZ MP regrets Australian election spray

New Zealand MP Shane Reti has admitted poor judgment in getting involved in Australia's election campaign to question a Labor policy to increase nursing staff.

AAP

Bridget Archer facing Ross Hart in fight for Bass, which Liberals hold by margin of just 0.4 per cent

In the marginal Tasmanian seat of Bass, sitting Liberal member Bridget Archer is going up against the former member, Labor's Ross Hart.

ABC News

Labor trending down in Newspoll before Albanese's stumble

This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 6-9 from a sample of 1,506, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (down one), 36% Coalition (steady), 10% Greens (steady), 4% UAP (up one), 3% One Nation (steady) and 10% for all…

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Coalition costing of Labor policies ‘laughable’, says Gallagher – as it happened

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Federal election updates: Albanese fends off question over rates 'mistake' as Morrison accuses Labor of lacking economic plan — as it happened

Scott Morrison puts jobs and unemployment in focus as Anthony Albanese tries to reset after yesterday stumbling over interest rates and jobless figures.

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Morning mail: Putin confronted by Austria’s leader, flood-related scams, Sydney’s last video shop

Tuesday: Austrian chancellor becomes first western leader to hold face-to-face talks with Russian president since invasion of Ukraine. Plus: Australia’s top travel experiences

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Albanese looks to shake off economic gaffe

Anthony Albanese has sought to move away from his economic gaffe, aiming to shift debate back towards policy.

The Guardian - AU

What key numbers should Australian politicians – and voters – know and care about?

Anthony Albanese fluffed jobless and cash rate questions but other figures indicate where the country is heading

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‘I’ll fess up’: Anthony Albanese tries to make a virtue of not knowing unemployment or cash rate

Labor leader makes mistake on day one of campaign as Scott Morrison embraces former NSW MP who said PM ‘got the welcome he deserved’ during bushfires

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View from The Hill: Albanese trips, Morrison claims ignorance of huge payout in Tudge affair

The first on-the-ground day of the election campaign has turned into a damaging loss for Anthony Albanese.

The Guardian - AU

‘The time is now right’: parties urged to make Indigenous voice an election issue and set referendum date

Uluru Statement from the Heart creators say politicians are ready and ‘history is calling’ them to take action

ABC News

The Loop: Anthony Albanese blanks on unemployment and cash rates, Chris Bailey of The Saints dies, Adelaide COVID club-goer fined

Let's get you in The Loop with a quick look at today's headlines.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s policies explained: where does the ALP stand on key election issues?

We examine Anthony Albanese’s deliberately pared-back, small-target policies for 2022 federal election campaign

ABC News

Anthony Albanese stumbles, can't name cash or unemployment rate on day one of federal election campaign

Anthony Albanese says he made a mistake after being unable to recall key economic figures while trying to spruik Labor's credentials for government. The Opposition Leader says he takes full responsibility for the mistake.

Reuters

Australian election campaign kicks off with opposition ahead in polls

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's government could lose the federal election to be held on May 21, according to polls on Monday, even as they showed him consolidating his position as the country's preferred leader on the first day of campaigning.

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Plibersek says election ‘a test of leadership, not memory’ after Albanese mistake – As it happened

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