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The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2025

This election, what are Labor and the Coalition offering on the energy transition, climate adaptation and emissions?

Australia’s 2022 federal election was seen as the climate election. But this time round, climate policy has so far taken a back seat as the major parties focus on cost-of-living issues.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Gender played a significant role in the 2022 election. Will it do the same in 2025?

Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders. Three years later, as Australians grapple with an uncertain world and a cost-of-living crisis, how might gender shape the 2025 election result?

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Palpable anger in the suburbs sets up poll battleground

For the first time pundits' eyes will be on two safe seats on election night as fallout from the Gaza war ignites a serious electoral challenge for ministers.

AAP · Apr 3, 2025

AEC Probe Reveals Abbie Chatfield’s Political Content Did Not Breach Any Laws

"They had zero say in the content of the podcast or the posts I made."

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 2, 2025

State of the states: six politics experts explain the key seats across the country

The five-week election campaign is now in full swing throughout the nation.

The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025

How the west could be won: Dutton digs in on mining

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on backing the mining and resources sector in the west as he digs for votes in a battleground state.

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

Albanese takes a tumble as campaign veers off script

After being heckled by climate protesters at a hospital, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has lost his footing while posing for a photo with union members.

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

‘Proud to’: Liberal MP spruiks tougher gambling proposal, but says Coalition plans good ‘first step’

Exclusive: Keith Wolahan launched ads supporting stronger stance two days after federal election called, but also says Coalition policy important ‘first step’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025

In the event of a hung parliament, one wildcard has been largely overlooked – the Nationals

If Peter Dutton needs to court the crossbench to form minority government after the election, he would risk putting his Coalition partner offside on climate and environment policy

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025