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Polls show a jump in the Greens vote – but its real path to power lies in reconciling with Labor

A major poll published yesterday suggests the Greens are set to grow as a political force at this month’s election, showing its primary vote has risen markedly from 10% in 2019 to a current high of 15%.

The Conversation

For first homebuyers, it's Labor's Help to Buy versus the Coalition's New Home Guarantee. Which is better?

Each side is offering something for first homebuyers this election, but the nature of the support is quite different.

The Conversation

Election 2022: Anthony Albanese vows to work with states on hospital funding boost

Labor leader refuses to make any funding promises despite push from premiers to permanently lift commonwealth’s funding guarantee to a 50-50 split

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Labor's lead steady in Newspoll and gains in Resolve; how the polls moved during past campaigns

This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 27-30 from a sample of 1,538, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, unchanged since last week. Primary votes were 38% Labor (up one), 36% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (steady), 5% One Nation (up two), 4% UAP (steady) and 6% for all Others (down three).

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ALP won't over-commit for votes: Albanese

A Labor government will be happy to work with state premiers on hospital funding but will not make promises it cannot keep, leader Anthony Albanese says.

AAP

Anthony Albanese says debt and deficit have never been higher. Is that correct?

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says that debt and deficit in Australia have never been higher. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at the history books.

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Federal election: Anthony Albanese marches in Labour Day parade in Brisbane as Scott Morrison attends Eid service in Sydney

The federal election campaign sees Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese march in a Labour Day Parade in Brisbane while Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends an Eid service in Sydney.

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ABC misses out on final leaders’ debate; key independents back call for robodebt inquiry – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Labor unveils five key policies, CSIRO controversy, US aid package for Ukraine

Monday: Sydney airport’s environmental offsets have been bulldozed for a new defence facility. Plus: Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue to return to Neighbours

The Guardian - AU

The Nationals have good election prospects - but this does not guarantee Joyce's leadership

While the Liberal and Labor parties each face several nail-biting contests, the Nationals have fewer immediate concerns in this federal election.

The Conversation

Childcare staffing crisis an overlooked issue

One of the Labor party's key policies is to make childcare more accessible to families, however advocates warn attention needs to be given to the staffing crisis the industry faces.

The Canberra Times

More senior Australians to get cheaper health care and medication under $70m Coalition election pitch

The Coalition is promising to spend $70 million over four years to give an extra 50,000 older Australians access to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Labor says it will match the commitment.

ABC News

Heart attacks don't wait for you to turn 52, they can strike at any age, at any time

GPs have seen a surge in people wanting to have their heart checked since the sudden deaths of cricketer Shane Warne, Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching and a major heart attack suffered by the AFL's Dean Wallis.

ABC News

Greens vow cannabis reform if successful

The Greens plan to reform cannabis laws and demand a ban on offshore gas drilling in Bass Strait if they secure the balance of power at the federal election.

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Labor, coalition switch pitch to seniors

The two major parties are pitching directly to senior voters, promising an expansion to the health concession card and cheaper medications.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian food-bowl seat up for grabs in three-way fight over water and jobs

Irrigation issues dominate in Coalition-held Nicholls, the nation’s sixth-safest seat, with Liberals, Nationals and an independent all in the running

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View from The Hill: Labor strongly ahead in Newspoll and Resolve, as election race enters final half

Labor’s confidence will be boosted by two polls showing it holding a strong lead, as Anthony Albanese carried off a well-orchestrated party launch in Perth on Sunday.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s election pitch: five key policies unveiled at party’s campaign launch

Anthony Albanese outlines vision for medicines, manufacturing jobs, gender pay equity, electric vehicles and housing affordability

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Albanese pledges to make gender pay equity a Fair Work Act objective

Anthony Albanese has pledged a Labor government would make gender pay equity an objective of the Fair Work Act and strengthen the Fair Work Commission’s powers to order pay rises for workers in low paid industries dominated by women.

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Opposition leader offers Australia 'a better future' in campaign launch

Australian opposition leader Anthony Albanese on Sunday promised the country a "better future" in a campaign launch that was light on controversial reforms but drenched in unity and hope.

The Independent UK

Australian opposition targets inflation in campaign launch

Australia’s opposition party has officially launched its election campaign with an emphasis on cutting costs of living for voters as inflation surges to its highest rate in 21 years

ABC News

Victorian state opposition unveils election promise for 'strong' IBAC and Ombudsman

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says under the pledge, the Coalition will pump an extra $10 million into IBAC's budget per year and increase the Victorian Ombudsman's funding by $2 million per year.

The Canberra Times

Housing affordability crisis? Labor offers its 'help'

Labor believes it's got a plan to making it easier for a lucky few.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese presents as a leader who wasn’t born thinking he was owed the prime ministership

He didn’t try to dominate the room at Labor’s campaign launch, but modelled a style of leadership less familiar after a succession of power players in Canberra

The Canberra Times

Labor calls for cheaper, fairer Australia in election pledge

Federal election: Labor's Anthony Albanese outlines no one left behind.

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