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Missing in action: five issues the major parties are avoiding in the 2022 federal election

Key areas such as conservation, the arts, science and education have been neglected in a narrowly focused campaign

The Guardian - AU

‘They will do nothing to fix it’: why the NBN still matters to many voters

Unlike in 2010 and 2013 when the NBN rollout was a hot topic, it is yet to hit the headlines this election, but it remains front of mind for some

The Guardian - AU

Will we be saying goodbye to petrol? What the major parties are planning for electric vehicles

Soaring petrol prices across Australia have sparked fuel security concerns. But it has also sparked hope in Australians — hope that their future government will invest in a transport system that isn't reliant on oil, but electricity. Here, we break down what the major parties are offering around electric vehicles.

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Political candidates are campaigning hard this election to court Indian-Australian voters. Are their strategies paying off?

Scott Morrison is not the only politician trying to influence the Indian-Australian voter. Candidates across the spectrum are seeing Australia's Indian diaspora as a demographic of growing influence — and working hard to woo them.

ABC News

Morrison, Albanese in fierce TV debate

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have clashed in Sunday's election debate with the leaders grilled on the Solomons, the pandemic response and living costs.

AAP

Report into NSW grants scheme recommends against making pork-barrelling an offence

A New South Wales government review into grant funding recommends a raft of changes but falls short of saying pork-barrelling should be an offence.

ABC News

Marise Payne holds first meeting with Solomon Islands counterpart since China security pact

Anthony Albanese says meeting ‘about time’ as Scott Morrison says Australia reassured Solomons would not host military base

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Anthony Albanese says Tasmanian MP Brian Mitchell's 2011 tweet about female incontinence not appropriate

Labor MP Brian Mitchell's social media posts are again in the spotlight, with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese conceding a tweet about female incontinence was "not appropriate".

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Federal Labor to fund Medicare urgent care clinics in Darwin and Alice Springs if elected

Tanya Plibersek announces a Labor government would fund Medicare urgent care clinics in Darwin and Alice Springs as a plan to relieve pressure on hospitals, and also purchase a second CareFlight helicopter for the NT.

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Albanese tackles 'devil you know' claim

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese has pledged to leave a legacy in office as he spoke to the aspirations of Australian workers during a Labor rally in Tasmania.

AAP

National autism strategy in the pipeline, with both Coalition and Labor committing to plan

No matter who wins the federal election, Australia is set to develop a national autism strategy — a move that has been welcomed as a "good start" to changing community attitudes to children and young people with a disability.

ABC News

Pub Test panel: no room for green ideals in a not-so 'broad church'

While they are not agreed on the future of Australia's energy landscape, our panellists see climate policy as an election decider.

Newcastle Herald

Federal election: Could battle for marginal seat of Leichhardt spell trouble in paradise for Warren Entsch?

The marginal far north Queensland seat of Leichhardt has long been won by the party that forms government, and this year it is shaping up to be one of the battles to watch.

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Morrison pledges $20m for tourism; Shorten tests positive as 44 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

Scott Morrison announces tourism package in Perth and Anthony Albanese pledges funding for manufacturing jobs in Tasmania

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Anthony Albanese open to cabinet reshuffle if Labor wins election

Opposition leader says all his frontbenchers are worthy of their roles but that caucus would have its say if the ALP defeats the Coalition on 21 May

The Guardian - AU

A tale of two electorates: the marginal seats basking in election funding promises while neighbours ignored

Coalition and Labor have so far pledged billions for local projects. But not all sides of the electoral fence are reaping the benefits

The Guardian - AU

‘I am who I am’: Anthony Albanese rushes towards his date with destiny

Can the Labor leader persuade Australians that his passion and emotional investment are the qualities they need in a PM?

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese: five key questions for the Labor leader ahead of the 2022 election

From negotiating with independents to strengthening the relationship with Pacific neighbours, Albanese on the big issues facing Australia

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Experts call for major parties to commit to addressing mental health system bottleneck ahead of federal election

Mental health systems around the country are strained. But what have the major parties promised should they win the election?

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Majority of Australians not convinced Prince Charles should be king, Vote Compass reveals

Prince Charles is next in line to take over as Australia's head of state, but data reveals there is growing support for a republic.

Axios

Starbucks rebukes meeting between Biden and labor union members

In a letter sent to the White House, the coffee company asked for its own meeting.

Newcastle Herald

Election Diary: Hunter gets parties talking, but PM, Albo are MIA

A TV debate in a key marginal seat shows how differently the Coalition is approaching this election campaign compared with 2019's silent movie. But where are ScoMo and Albo?

AAP

Labor's Charlton defends Parra parachute

Businessman Andrew Charlton has defended his candidature for a western Sydney electorate, having only recently moved from the wealthy eastern suburbs.

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison suggests Anthony Albanese is using Covid as an excuse in response to ‘brain fog’ question

Prime minister’s latest comment on rival’s performance follows jibe about Albanese’s ‘quiet week’ in Covid isolation

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