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Jewish and Muslim communities are unhappy with Labor’s position, for opposite reasons. But no one can be sure whether that will drive votes to the Liberals or Greens – or both

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Seeing a medical specialist can leave you with significant out-of-pocket costs. Yet political parties have not adequately addressed this in their pre-election bids.

Australian politics has historically been a male domain with an overwhelmingly masculine culture. Manhood and a certain kind of masculinity are still considered integral to a leader’s political legitimacy.

An economist has warned election policies for first homebuyers risk pushing prices up when many aspiring home owners think they're already beyond reach.

The prime minister has sought to dodge comparisons with Masters golf champion Rory McIlroy but says he is not taking for granted his lead in the polls.

Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.

Neither plan will put significant downward pressure on property prices – and making mortgages tax deductible may have ‘some inflationary impact’

A national Newspoll, conducted April 7–10 from a sample of 1,271, gave Labor a 52–48 lead, unchanged since the March 31 to April 4 Newspoll. Primary votes were 35% Coalition (down one), 33% Labor (steady), 12% Greens (steady), 8% One Nation (up one) and 12% for all Others (steady).

There is no denying housing reform is urgently needed in Australia to make housing more affordable and accessible to everyday Australians.