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Inflation outside government's control: PM

Wages are expected to dominate the campaign as new polls show the election race is tightening and the prime minister claims he cannot control inflation.

AAP · May 17, 2022

Revealed: how the top issues voters care about are not getting aired in election campaign

Aged care, climate and education have been relatively neglected, according to a comparison of voter priorities with the airtime they’ve received

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Essential poll: Labor remains in lead but race tightens after Liberal party election campaign launch

Gap narrows after Scott Morrison’s last-minute reboot but majority of voters are tipping Anthony Albanese will be the winner of the 2022 Australian federal election, polling suggests

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

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Women's votes 'up for grabs' this election

Women's votes are 'up for grabs' with three times more female voters undecided in comparison to men, a new Australian National University study says.

AAP · May 17, 2022

Prime Minister Scott Morrison acknowledges saying 'I don't hold a hose, mate' wasn't helpful in ACA interview with Tracy Grimshaw

Prime Minister Scott Morrison acknowledges saying "I don't hold a hose, mate" after taking a Hawaiian holiday while fires burned across large parts of Australia "wasn't helpful".

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Industry call for Australia to ‘unlock wealth’ of new oil and gas fields at odds with IEA warning

Increasing supply is ‘absolutely part of the solution’ to decarbonising the economy, Appea chair tells conference

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Anthony Albanese defends delaying release of policy costings until two days before election

Labor leader chased by reporters asking questions on costings, while Scott Morrison challenged over refusal to appear on NITV

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

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The Loop: Coalition shares election costings, refugee advocate wins court appeal, and an English soccer player comes out as gay

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ABC News · May 17, 2022

Texts sent out falsely claiming independent challenger in Nationals seat has Labor backing

Rob Priestly says he has no ALP links and lodges complaint after messages appearing to be authorised by Nationals sent to Victoria constituents of Nicholls

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Federal election briefing: Morrison snubs NITV while Albanese walks away from costings queries – and Penny Wong a secret weapon?

Tuesday: The best of Guardian Australia’s 2022 federal election coverage

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Family and domestic violence paid leave on the political agenda after Fair Work Commission decision

Millions of workers are set to get access to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave after an in-principle decision by the Fair Work Commission. But advocates say not everyone will benefit.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Lake Macquarie councillor Colin Grigg to stand on One Nation ticket

The local pastor stood as an independent in the recent local government election, and said he resisted a political stint for years.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2022

Below the Line: A Facebook executive explains the last-minute election battle on social media – podcast

What do One Nation’s Pauline Hanson and Labor’s Tanya Plibersek have in common? They are both winning the battle for eyeballs on social media, says a top Facebook official.

The Conversation · May 17, 2022

Australian election 2022 voters’ guide: everything you need to know

How to vote, when is election day, who can you vote for and what to do if you have Covid on polling day

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

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AAP · May 17, 2022

Poll winner must tackle 'aggressive' China

The China relationship will be a challenge for whichever party wins the election on Saturday, two former foreign ministers have told oil and gas leaders.

The Conversation · May 17, 2022

Elections used to be about costings. Here's what's changed

The last week of campaigns used to be frantic, behind the scenes. In public, right up until the final week, the leaders would make all sorts of promises, many of them expensive, with nary a mention of the spending cuts or tax increases that would be needed to pay for…

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Labor promises to establish 50 urgent care clinics around nation if elected

Labor promises to create 50 urgent care clinics across regional Australia if elected, but doctors on the NSW-Victorian border say what Albury and Wodonga need is a new hospital.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Nicole Manison to remain Northern Territory's Deputy Chief Minister as Scott Morrison slams Labor's 'instability' while in Darwin

Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison will remain in her role under the new Natasha Fyles administration, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison accuses the Northern Territory government of "instability" during his visit to Darwin.

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The Conversation · May 17, 2022

Labor's health package won't 'strengthen' Medicare unless it includes these 3 things

“Strengthening Medicare” is one of Labor’s key election platforms. On Saturday, one week from the election, the opposition finally outlined its commitment to prop up the ailing primary care system, with a A$970m funding package.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022

Australian election: Where is climate change on the agenda?

Most Australians want action on climate change, but you would not know that from the campaign for Saturday’s election.

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Scott Morrison softens language on minimum wage rise amid pressure on cost of living

PM previously called Anthony Albanese a ‘loose unit’ for backing $1 an hour rise to minimum wage, saying it would exacerbate ‘inflationary pressures’

The Conversation · May 17, 2022

Why Morrison's ‘can-do’ capitalism and conservative masculinity may not be cutting through anymore

Scott Morrison’s election strategy was clear at the end of last year. As borders were opened up and restrictions eased, Morrison argued the Coalition would be winding back the big government measures that were necessary during the pandemic.

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Independent review praises ABC complaints unit but recommends new ombudsman role to handle appeals

Review says internal complaints unit is ‘efficient and professional’ but also recommends addition of ombudsman and new social media policies

Reuters · May 17, 2022

Australian PM touts fiscal discipline in final election campaign lap

Australia's ruling coalition on Tuesday pledged to fund A$2.3 billion ($1.60 billion) worth of its election promises by curbing public sector spending over the next four years, which it said would also further reduce the budget deficit.

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Coalition costings: $3.3bn in public service cuts to fund election pledges worth $2.3bn

Josh Frydenberg spruiks ‘responsible approach’ and calls on Labor to submit its policies to financial scrutiny

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