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Prime Minister Scott Morrison stands by Katherine Deves after Liberal candidate says she still believes trans youth are 'mutilated'

Scott Morrison defends his hand-picked candidate for Warringah, Katherine Deves, saying gender-affirming surgery for young people is a "troubling" issue, after Ms Deves doubles down on her comments.

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PM continues to back outspoken Deves

Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to back his controversial pick for Warringah, Katherine Deves, saying more women are needed in parliament.

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Why aren’t Morrison’s campaign tricks working?

Honed in elections in the US, UK and Australia in recent years, the PM’s campaign tactics look much less effective in 2022.

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Morrison stands by Katherine Deves and wrongly claims ‘young adolescents’ can have gender confirmation surgery

Warringah candidate backtracks on apology for comments about transgender children and insists that ‘mutilation’ is correct terminology for the surgery

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Stuart Robert says ‘too late’ to debate Tanya Plibersek on education – as it happened

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Mark: his words

Good morning, early birds. Channel Nine is reporting NSW One Nation MP Mark Latham to the ‘authorities’ over a tweet he wrote about debate moderator Sarah Abo, and 10 weeks on from the floods Lismore residents say they are still suffering. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma…

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As News Corp goes 'rogue' on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?

What does a democracy do when a dominant news media organisation goes rogue during an election campaign?

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Australia election: climate and cost of living in focus as leaders stumble

Labor hope to end a decade in opposition by ousting Scott Morrison’s government on 21 May, but independents have grabbed most attention

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Polarised nation: divisions exploited by Morrison now threaten to permanently split Australian politics

The rise of ‘teal’ independents is evidence that polarisation is growing not merely between states in Australia but between urban and regional communities. And Scott Morrison is making it worse.

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May: we live in interesting times

Good morning, early birds. The Reserve Bank is set to release the new interest rate today, and tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has become the largest shareholder of AGL Energy just weeks after his takeover bid was declined. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Frydenberg and Deves get the full News Corp treatment as Murdoch’s election bid turns desperate

Looking for a helpful barometer for a news organisation’s political bias? Look no further than who it nabs for its softball interviews.

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Christian schools are running anti-trans Facebook election ads

A campaign run by Christian Schools Australia is targeting trans issues as an election issue — despite not being specifically about education.

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Katherine Deves, Noted Transphobe, Ran Out Of A Rally Bc A Journo Asked If She Was Transphobic

The Liberal Party's Warringah candidate Katherine Deves ran away from a journo at a campaign rally when they asked her if she was transphobic.

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NSW MP withdraws threat to drop supply

The independent threatened to withdraw supply amid ongoing controversy over a Liberal candidate the premier helped pick and subsequent comments supporting her.

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Deves denies transphobia despite comments

Embattled candidate Katherine Deves has apologised for her controversial comments on transgender women in sport but denied she is transphobic.

The Guardian - AU

Trent Zimmerman says moderate MPs ‘prevailed’ over Barnaby Joyce on net zero emissions

Liberal MP tells North Sydney candidates debate that moderates won commitment despite opposition from Nationals

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Deves accepts invite to Jewish Museum

Katherine Deves will visit the Sydney Jewish Museum after being invited to learn about the horrors of the Holocaust following her controversial comments.

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Why Are Politicians So Obsessed With Trans People? We Investigate

We’re a month out from the election, the world is on fire, and politicians can’t shut up about trans people? Why are they so obsessed?

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Trans women's participation in sport has been framed as an election issue. This is what some trans athletes think

While those who believe trans women should be excluded from sport have defended their right to "free speech", little airtime has been given to examining the science behind the claims being made.

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Turnbull, Frydenberg at odds over Deves

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has defended Liberal candidate Katherine Deves over her remarks about transgender children and sport, amid calls for disendorsement.

The Guardian - AU

AOC and Swimming Australia threaten legal action over billboards claiming ‘women’s sport is not for men’

Conservative lobby group uses images of elite swimmers in ads targeting ‘woke politicians’ but Emily Seebohm says Advance acted ‘without my consent’

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Turns Out Transphobic Toad Katherine Deves’ Death Threat Claims Have Been Debunked By NSW Police

The math ain't mathing.

The Guardian - AU

NSW police not aware of any threats made against Katherine Deves

Warringah candidate says she and her family have fled Sydney amid fears for their safety

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Police have no record of Deves threats

As the Liberal Party rallies behind Warringah candidate Katherine Deves, NSW police say they have not received a report of death threats against her.

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The Loop: Macron wins but next election hurdle just weeks away, Anzac Day around Australia, and Perth Wildcats incredible streaks ends

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