Palau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke Surangel Whipps Jr also strongly backs Australia’s bid to host a UN climate conference The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025
Albanese beats drum on economy as trade clouds gather Fresh off a narrow debate victory, the prime minister has embraced the sights and sounds of Chinatown while spruiking the economy. AAP · Apr 9, 2025
Chinese-Australian voters were key to Labor’s win in 2022. Are some now swinging back to the Liberals? Chinese-Australian voters were pivotal to Labor’s win in the 2022 election, with the swing against the Liberals in several key marginal seats almost twice that of other seats. The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025
4 Key Takeaways From The First Dutton Vs Albo Debate, From Clapbacks To That Awkward Tweet The only gas policy that the Coalition has is the gaslighting of the Australian public,” said the PM in one of the more entertaining moments of the evening. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 9, 2025
A grab bag of campaign housing policies. But will they fix the affordability crisis beyond the election? Secure and affordable housing is a fundamental human right for all Australians. The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025
Cards stacked against women contesting unwinnable seats There are fewer women than men running in the federal election and those who manage to get their name on the ballot paper often face unwinnable contests. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Deal or no deal: Greens leader bristles at Labor claim The "penny is dropping" for Labor and the coalition that minor parties and independents can't be brushed aside, Greens leader Adam Bandt says. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Australia looks to Asia, Europe amid US tariff turmoil The prime minister has talked up regional opportunities as his government seeks to dispel fears of a recession following a tariff-induced market meltdown. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Some student debtors to be allowed bigger home loans Home values have surged as the multi-trillion dollar market continues to grow, with banks adjusting student debt calculations to help borrowers keep up. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Greens say Facebook ad in Melbourne seat linking party to Hamas is ‘inflammatory and untruthful’ Exclusive: Online ad in marginal seat of Macnamara alleging party is a national security risk endorsed by two former Labor MPs The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
Stressed, scared, overwhelmed: the election issues weighing on young Australian voters Readers say they are stressed about money, housing and healthcare – and feel a sense of dread about climate, social cohesion and rise of the far right The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
Albanese accuses Coalition of ‘gaslighting’ public over energy as Dutton touts economic credentials in first leaders’ debate Prime minister asks ‘how can you believe what they’ll do after the election’ as opposition leader accuses Labor of having the wrong priorities The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
No major gaffes and no knockout punch: the first leaders’ debate was a pedestrian affair Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have faced off in the first leaders’ debate of the 2025 federal election. The debate, hosted by Sky News and The Daily Telegraph, was held at the Wenty Leagues Club in Sydney’s western suburbs, where an audience of 100 undecided voters… The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025
Medicare and immigration dominate debate – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
AAP · Apr 8, 2025 PM wins first election campaign debate against Dutton Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed during the first leaders' debate ahead of the federal election, as the two fielded questions on cost of living.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025 Afternoon Update Election 2025: leaders gear up for first debate; one seat to watch; and Dutton pumps gas again On day 11 Peter Dutton shows his passion for fuel excise cuts and Anthony Albanese for mental health funding
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025 Albanese recalls family friend’s ‘confronting’ mental health struggle as he launches $1bn funding pledge PM promises better access to treatment and counselling, saying many Australians have ‘issues that we need to talk about more’
The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025 How deep are the Greens’ roots in Brisbane? Three seats will tell the tale in 2025 Capturing the seats of Brisbane, Ryan and Griffith was a stunning success for the Greens. But Labor and the LNP believe voters have not warmed to the minor party since 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025 Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts The Trump administrated has canceled millions of dollars in international grants that a Department of Labor division administered to combat child labor and slave labor around the world
AAP · Apr 7, 2025 State rewiring energy future as project blows out again Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025 Ruston dismisses ‘ridiculous’ claims that NSW division out to roll Dutton – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025 The trouble with Labor in Victoria - and what reckoning there might be at the federal election We have seen a version of this movie before. In 1990, the Victorian Labor government of John Cain Jr was dying on its feet. Cain’s premiership had been history-making. He was the state’s first Labor leader to win consecutive elections; indeed, the only previous time the party had enjoyed a…
The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025 Donald Trump has gatecrashed the federal election. It’s creating huge challenges for Australia’s next government Much of the world is finding out it’s a very difficult time to be a friend and ally of the United States.
AAP · Apr 7, 2025 PM accused of 'condemning young people' at health pitch A protester has heckled the prime minister over the government's record on climate change while he was announcing big spending plans for youth mental health.
AAP · Apr 7, 2025 Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders' debate As economic headwinds emerge after US-imposed tariffs, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying to lay claim to being the best bet to deal with them.