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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.

ABC News · May 7, 2022

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 · May 7, 2022

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 · May 7, 2022

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 · May 7, 2022

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 · May 7, 2022

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 · May 7, 2022

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.

ABC News · May 7, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022

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 · May 6, 2022

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 · May 6, 2022