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Amid COVID and heated debate about China, how will multicultural Australia vote in 2022?

The debate over whether an “ethnic vote” phenomenon exists in Australia re-emerges at each federal election.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

The ACT has passed new affirmative consent laws. Here's what they mean

The change represents a significant reform to the ACT's justice system.

The Canberra Times · May 5, 2022

If there's a federal election swing to Labor, this will be NSW's first seat to fall

Away from the outer suburban mortgage belt and the teal-targeted inner-city seats, the Liberal-held electorate of Reid could be the first to fall if there is a swing to Labor in NSW this federal election.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Anthony Albanese grilled over NDIS gaffe by Q+A host David Speers as the Opposition Leader pitches to Australian public on Scott Morrison's failures

In a wide-ranging Q+A appearance, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Coalition leaders have become progressively worse, while denying he made a mistake when asked about the NDIS.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Grattan on Friday: 'Gotcha' questions are ugly journalism but hazards for leaders

The public don’t have much regard for journalists and many people will be critical of the “gotcha” questioning that found Anthony Albanese on Thursday unable to recite the six points of his policy on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Anthony Albanese bemoans campaign focus on ‘soundbites rather than values’ after forgetting NDIS detail

Labor leader says elections should not be ‘some bureaucratic gotcha game’ in solo appearance on ABC’s Q+A program

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022

Labor denounces Peter Dutton’s ‘conspiracy theory’ that China wants Coalition to lose election

In election debate, Labor’s Brendan O’Connor says defence minister’s line of attack on China is for his own political purposes

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022

Social worker billed $200 for midnight visit to Stawell Regional Health's urgent care centre

A social worker has been billed hundreds of dollars for an after-hours visit to a Victorian town's hospital, sparking outrage from the Rural Doctors Association.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Debate sparks over China's interest in Australian election

An Australian debate heated up Thursday when the defense minister said there was evidence the Chinese Communist Party wanted Australia’s government to change at the May 21 election because a center-left Labor Party administration would attempt to appease Beijing

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Labor wants 'review' of PFAS contaminated land uses

A federal Labor government would not commit to property buy-outs for Williamtown Red Zone residents living on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contaminated properties around Australia's defence bases.

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2022