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Trainwrecks and triumphs: the 10 best books about the political campaign trail, chosen by experts

Phantasmagorical policy promises, TV meltdowns, gonzo journalists … political campaigns were once the stuff of passion and high drama. We asked 10 experts to nominate their favourite book about the hustings hustle.

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Would looser lending rules help more people buy a house – or just put them at risk?

Big promises on housing were at the centre of both major parties’ announcements at the official federal election campaign launches on the weekend.

The Conversation

Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here are 5 ideas

As the election campaign rolls on, housing has been, unsurprisingly, a major campaign focus. We’ve seen a series of housing policy announcements from across the political spectrum, including duelling announcements from the major parties in recent days.

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Cutting migrant numbers won’t help housing – the real immigration problems not being tackled this election

Immigration is shaping as one of the most potent policy issues of the election campaign.

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PM looking forward as clock ticks for lagging Liberals

Labor has been buoyed by a run of strong polls as the coalition looks to claw back lost ground as the clock ticks down before early voting opens.

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Victoria’s Liberal leader is counting the days to the election. But will ‘brand Brad’ pass the pub test?

Brad Battin’s ascension to the leadership was described as a ‘hostile rightwing takeover’ but the former police officer says his only ideology is ‘common sense’

The Guardian - AU

Finance minister vows to slash more consultants and accuses Coalition of importing Trump’s Doge agenda

Exclusive: Katy Gallagher says focus will be ‘on driving cultural change’ within public service if Labor wins the election

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Coalition scores just 1/100 points for environment and climate policies from conservation organisation

Australian Conservation Foundation says opposition has ‘failed every single test’ while Labor passes with 54% and Greens achieve 98%

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Peter Dutton Wheels Out 20 Y.O. Son To Try And Appear Relatable On The Housing Crisis

Peter Dutton has made about $30 million off-loading property. 🤪

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Afternoon Update Election 2025: leaders brush off housing policy criticisms; Liberals release diss track; and Labor smoothes over awkward greeting

Parties accuse each other of costly ‘sugar hit’ announcements as expert says they would exacerbate problem they are trying to solve

The Guardian - AU

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for British MP linked to ex-premier Sheikh Hasina

A court in Bangladesh’s capital has issued an arrest warrant for the British member of Parliament and former Labor Minister Tulip Siddiq, who is a niece of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted last year in a mass uprising

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PM downplays awkward air kiss as campaign heads south

After an awkward exchange with Tanya Plibersek on the campaign trail, Anthony Albanese has refused to say whether his purported rival will keep her portfolio.

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The housing policies of both major parties are bad for Australia’s aspiring homebuyers

The plans would exacerbate the problem they say they are trying to solve – rising property prices

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Gaza war looms large over Labor’s hold on Melbourne seats of Macnamara and Wills

Jewish and Muslim communities are unhappy with Labor’s position, for opposite reasons. But no one can be sure whether that will drive votes to the Liberals or Greens – or both

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David Pocock says major parties lack the ‘courage’ to tackle housing crisis – as it happened

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Morning Mail: academics cancel US travel plans, what’s behind Gina Rinehart’s wealth, Oscar Piastri wins in Bahrain

Fears grow of US border control; outrage over Russian missile attack in Ukraine; Australian F1 driver takes grand prix honours

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Think your specialist is expensive? Look at what others are paying

Seeing a medical specialist can leave you with significant out-of-pocket costs. Yet political parties have not adequately addressed this in their pre-election bids.

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Strongmen, Daggy Dads and State Daddies: how different styles of political masculinity play into Australian elections

Australian politics has historically been a male domain with an overwhelmingly masculine culture. Manhood and a certain kind of masculinity are still considered integral to a leader’s political legitimacy.

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Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

An economist has warned election policies for first homebuyers risk pushing prices up when many aspiring home owners think they're already beyond reach.

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PM dodges golf talk after polls put Labor back on par

The prime minister has sought to dodge comparisons with Masters golf champion Rory McIlroy but says he is not taking for granted his lead in the polls.

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Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.

The Guardian - AU

What do Labor and the Coalition’s new housing polices mean for first home buyers?

Neither plan will put significant downward pressure on property prices – and making mortgages tax deductible may have ‘some inflationary impact’

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Newspoll steady but Albanese’s ratings jump; swing to Labor in marginal seats

A national Newspoll, conducted April 7–10 from a sample of 1,271, gave Labor a 52–48 lead, unchanged since the March 31 to April 4 Newspoll. Primary votes were 35% Coalition (down one), 33% Labor (steady), 12% Greens (steady), 8% One Nation (up one) and 12% for all Others (steady).

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Labor and Coalition support for new home buyers welcome but other Australians also struggling with housing affordability

There is no denying housing reform is urgently needed in Australia to make housing more affordable and accessible to everyday Australians.

The Guardian - AU

Ten things we learned from Anthony Albanese’s speech at the Labor party campaign launch

The PM addressed a crowd of 500 people in Perth, spruiking new policies on housing and tax deductions, celebrating WA and invoking Donald Trump. Here’s what you may have missed

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