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A wave of election misinformation is about to come at you. Are you ready?

From the plethora of claims made by politicians about the other side's record on the economy, climate and public services, to an influx of imported narratives about the electoral process, there's a lot of incorrect and misleading information circulating less than a week into the election campaign. So, what should…

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Mathias Cormann calls for greater foreign aid despite role in Australian cuts

OECD leader urges increase despite previously defending Australia’s cuts while finance minister

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022

Labor’s urgent care centres are a step in the right direction – but not a panacea

Public hospital emergency departments in every state are overwhelmed, with ambulance ramping the most visible manifestation. Emergency department performance is deteriorating with fewer people being seen in a timely manner.

The Conversation · Apr 13, 2022

The Coalition says Labor plans to introduce a 'death tax' if it is elected. Is there any evidence?

Since 2019, the Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you Labor will introduce a "death tax" if elected. But is there any evidence?

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

PM distances government from private member’s bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Federal election: Morrison spruiks cash injection for local oil refineries as Albanese promises to fund clinics to ease hospital burden — as it happened

The Prime Minister highlights a $250 million cash injection for local oil refineries as Labor promises to fund care clinics to take the pressure off hospitals.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

The story of 'us': there's a great tale Labor could tell about how it would govern - it just needs to start telling it

Election campaigns are exercises in storytelling. Yes, they are about images, but these are usually attached to words. The stories are not normally outright lies, although we’ll certainly see a few of those on the way to May 21. Rather, the campaigners engage in a kind of creative non-fiction, with…

The Conversation · Apr 12, 2022

How the election could affect the future of a First Nations Voice to Parliament

The result of the federal election will be key for a voice to parliament protected by the Constitution as called for by the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The election will also be crucial for Indigenous affairs more broadly.

The Conversation · Apr 12, 2022

Key battleground for federal election gets personal as more candidates join race

The battle for one marginal seat could come down to wild-card candidates, as the race turns personal in the Western Sydney federal seat of Parramatta.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Business calls for political 'courage' to confront industrial relations reform

Business groups are urging both political leaders to show "courage" and confront the politically fraught issue of industrial relations, arguing any benefits of future wage growth could be delayed by an inflexible enterprise bargaining system.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022