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An admiral idea: vote independent and help fight climate change

The retired head of the ADF has thrown his support behind independents, citing the need for government to act on climate change.

Crikey

Dave Sharma, Timor-Leste and the importance of speaking power to truth

What was Liberal MP Dave Sharma doing from 2003-06? Advising Alexander Downer on negotiating with Timor-Leste over access to resources under the Timor Sea — after they’d bugged them.

Crikey

Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison fails the 'character' test posed by his Warringah candidate

For months there has been a great deal of debate about Scott Morrison’s “character”.

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Who are the 'teal independents'? Your questions answered about the candidates fighting for some of Australia's wealthiest electorates

They've been labelled the "teal independents" — a group of mostly female candidates taking on mostly male Liberal MPs in some of Australia's wealthiest electorates. This is how they could impact the federal election.

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Australian Christian Lobby targets Liberal MPs who voted against religious discrimination laws

Religious group distributes illustrated leaflets showing moderate Liberals destroying faith-based schools

The Guardian - AU

Katherine Deves claims key role in controversial bill to ban trans women from women’s sport

Embattled Liberal candidate for Warringah says she worked with Tasmanian senator Claire Chandler on ‘Save Women’s Sport’ legislation

The Guardian - AU

Matt Kean renews call for Katherine Deves to be disendorsed in seat of Warringah

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says the Liberal Party's candidate in Warringah is "not fit for office" and her comments threaten the political future of moderates at the upcoming election.

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Trent Zimmerman joins Liberals calling for Scott Morrison to dump Katherine Deves over trans comments

The Liberal MP for North Sydney’s request came before NSW treasurer Matt Kean publicly called for the Warringah candidate to be disendorsed

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison faces Liberal mutiny over Warringah candidate Katherine Deves’ trans views

NSW treasurer Matt Kean and long-time Liberal activist Walter Villatora call for Deves to be disendorsed

The Guardian - AU

The Wentworth Project: 'Soft' voters dislike Morrison but hesitate about Albanese

“Soft” voters who took part in focus groups in the Sydney seat of Wentworth this week were probably speaking for a vast number of Australians when they vented their disgruntlement with the two leaders who are fighting out this election.

The Conversation

Independents v the media: somehow it’s always about the men

A disparate group of female independent candidates have emerged to challenge political business-as-usual. But the coverage is about men and political parties.

Crikey

Seats to watch at the federal election in NSW, where both sides are defending key marginals

The Coalition hopes to offset losses elsewhere with gains in NSW, with several volatile Sydney and regional seats in play

The Guardian - AU

Hey, big Spender: Sydney’s elite turn out for Dave Sharma’s would-be nemesis

‘Voices of’ candidate Allegra Spender launches her campaign to seize the seat of Wentworth from the Liberals.

Crikey

With Scott Morrison on the nose in parts of the country, Liberal MPs may want ‘permission to distance’

Voters have cooled on the prime minister, particularly in the cities, so some government members want the focus on them – not the man in the Lodge

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Coalition and Greens gain in post-budget Newspoll as an Ipsos poll gives Labor a large lead

This week’s Newspoll, conducted March 31 to April 3 – the days following the March 29 budget –from a sample of 1,531, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the last Newspoll, three weeks ago.

Crikey

Adieu, Fierravanti-Wells … Sharma under the pump … total Power move

With veteran senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells dumped from her spot by the NSW Libs, we thought it was time to review some of her finer moments. That and more tips from the Crikey bunker.

Crikey

Thought for fuel

Good morning, early birds. Australia’s fuel excise will reportedly be reduced for at least six months, and the federal executive of the Liberal Party has stepped in to take over all remaining contested preselections in NSW. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

The Guardian - AU

Liberal Andrew Bragg accused of showing ‘disdain’ for free speech with legal threat to They Vote For You site

Criticism from Institute of Public Affairs comes after senator complains site calculating MPs’ voting patterns is ‘misleading’

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The Wentworth Project: polling shows voters prefer Albanese for PM, and put climate issue first in 'teal' battle

In the very marginal Sydney eastern suburbs seat of Wentworth, where the Liberals are being challenged by a high profile “teal” candidate, Scott Morrison is unpopular, Anthony Albanese is preferred PM, and climate change tops issues people say will influence their vote.

Crikey

New voice, same excuse. It is way beyond time to change political disclosure rules

Wentworth candidate Allegra Spender won’t reveal her donors because of intimidation. It’s not good enough. All parties should immediately reveal all donors.

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Lib MP Dave Sharma Legit Put His Year 12 Grade On A Flyer Cos That’s The Last Time He Did Something

A massive flex from the bloke who has now been accused of copying his opponent’s teal flyer colour.

The Guardian - AU

‘The LNP are feeling threatened’: the growing ambition of independents challenging Coalition MPs

‘Voices of’ candidates and other independents, in some cases funded by the Climate 200 group, are putting government seats under pressure

AAP

Independent candidate calls for tax reform

Allegra Spender, who is challenging incumbent Liberal MP Dave Sharma in his east Sydney seat of Wentworth, has called for systemic tax reform.

The Guardian - AU

‘I’ve always been on the blue spectrum’: Dave Sharma denies mimicking independent rival’s colour scheme

Climate 200-backed challenger says ‘copying our campaign colours is a great start … now he needs to copy our policies’

The Guardian - AU

Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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