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National teacher’s union ‘concerned’ by lack of detail in Labor’s public school funding policy

AEU president backed funding announcement but criticised lack of timeline, while noting Coalition had offered ‘nothing at all’

The Guardian - AU

Brendan O'Connor says defence spending under the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments was similar, on average. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Brendan O'Connor says the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments both spend 1.7 to 1.8 per cent of GDP on defence. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News

Morning mail: aged care staffing crisis, 2022 Covid death toll double previous years, Belinda Giblin’s prized belongings

Wednesday: Home care services for elderly unable to operate in some areas. Plus: the Australian sports chasing the US dream

The Guardian - AU

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The Coalition-News Corp attack on Labor’s energy policy is all too familiar

A simplistic claim about power price hikes splashed across tabloid front pages on Tuesday could seed confusion and doubt

The Guardian - AU

Explainer: what are Labor and the Coalition promising on an anti-corruption commission and what is the government's record?

As the election is looming, the Labor Party has placed integrity issues prominently on its party platform. Labor leader Anthony Albanese claims the Morrison government cannot be trusted, and that the only way to restore integrity is to elect a new government.

The Conversation

Here's what the major parties need to do about higher education this election

In the lead-up to the federal election, neither of the major parties has given higher education much thought or attention.

The Conversation

Leaders' debate: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese to face off in Brisbane voters' forum

The first leaders' debate of the 2022 federal election campaign is on tonight. Here's what you need to know, and how to follow the developments.

ABC News

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How Tasmania's vast, marginal Lyons electorate could be a key federal election battleground

Visits by high-profile politicians to Tasmania's Lyons electorate in the lead-up to the federal election is an indication both major parties see winning it as key to their overall success in the federal election.

ABC News

Labor and Coalition trade blows over Hunter coal and emissions reduction

Canavan, Conroy, clash over coal

Newcastle Herald

PM visits big greenhouse gas emitter while sledging Labor's energy plan

The Coalition visited a fossil fuel company the same day it attacked Labor on it energy and climate plans.

Newcastle Herald

IR, wages war ignites on election trail

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will meet for the first leaders' debate on Wednesday, as both parties go on the attack on industrial relations.

AAP

Miner will ‘pursue all avenues’ to overturn rejection of coal exploration licence in Queensland

Fox Resources statement sparks calls for candidates to outline positions ahead of federal election

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: Labor loses ground in first week of campaign but remains ahead of Coalition

Albanese’s disapproval rate rose by five points but over half of all respondents still believe Labor will win the next election

The Guardian - AU

'Disgusting lie', 'dodgy': Parties trade fear campaign slurs

Labor and the Coalition each used press conferences on Tuesday to call out the campaign tactics of the other side.

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Labor to review the NDIS if elected, as advocates warn scheme is facing a 'critical moment'

Labor says it wants to "restore trust" in the NDIS, amid warnings about the scheme's sustainability and reports some recipients have been facing significant cuts to their plans in recent months.

The Guardian - AU

Bill Shorten attacks NDIS boss as Labor promises overhaul of $30bn scheme

Opposition says it will establish new appeals process and reduce spending on consultants and private law firms

The Guardian - AU

Refugees resettled in New Zealand from Australia to be permanently banned from returning

Government says refugees will be stopped at border, even if they have become New Zealand citizens

Newcastle Herald

Promise to urgently improve Shortland mobile coverage

The Labor Party has pledged to only approve new development buildings where there is network capacity, in an election promise to urgently improve mobile coverage for the Shortland electorate.

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The Canberra Times

Week two begins with speculation ... of a hung parliament

Going into week two of the election, the polls have flipped.

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ELECTION RECAP: All The Cookery You Missed From The Campaign Trail On The Long Weekend

We’re here to bring you back to reality with an election recap of everything you missed on the campaign trail on your long weekend off.

The Guardian - AU

Cashless welfare: Labor vows to end compulsory use of basics card

Opposition last year committed to scrapping the cashless debit card and says continued use of basics card will be voluntary

ABC News

Federal Election 2022: Scott Morrison pledges $140m for hydrogen hubs in WA

An investment in hydrogen hubs unveiled by Scott Morrison on Tuesday could open the door to Australia producing green steel and other critical metals for export, a national energy expert says.

The Conversation

This economic model tipped the last 2 elections – and it's now pointing to a Coalition win

This election will be won by the Coalition and Prime Minister Scott Morrison if the economic models perform as expected – and they usually do.

AAP

PM, Albanese face up to voters in debate

The Liberal and Labor leaders aim to reach voters in Wednesday's debate but political scientists say Australians may have already made up their minds.

ABC News

Medicare, aged pensions and energy bills: Which scare campaigns should you be looking out for in this election?

From a carbon tax to Medicare, energy bills and pensioner changes — the Coalition and Labor are both relying heavily on scare campaigns ahead of next month's poll.

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