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Saying child care is an 'essential service', Greens release plan for free early education and care

The Greens are promoting a $19 billion plan to make child care free and accessible for all families, which they hope to push major parties on should they hold the balance of power in the next parliament.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

Federal election 2022: Labor sets sights on marginal WA seats of Pearce and Swan as independent interest grows

The Liberal Party in WA faces a host of challenges at the forthcoming federal election to retain the 10 seats it currently holds, as the ABC hits the hustings to find out what voters want.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

Kelly’s heroes: can the UAP’s politics of anger derail the Australian election?

The number of people finding resonance with the ‘freedom’ message of Clive Palmer’s United Australia party cannot be ignored

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

SA Labor would axe Russian investments

Labor has promised to change legislation if it wins the South Australian election so the government can remove public sector funds from Russian investments.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022

Fifth death reported in NSW; ‘it’s climate change,’ Palaszczuk says as Qld death toll rises to 10 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022

Friday essay: 'fair game', racial shame and the women who demanded more

Sexual politics is difficult terrain for young people to navigate. Desire, threat and insecurity are a powerful combination in the most benign circumstances, even before teenagers were drenched in social media harassment and ubiquitous porn.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

Grattan on Friday: Morrison's COVID bout a reminder the virus could disrupt election campaign

If Scott Morrison had contracted COVID two months ago, it would have been a big story. Instead, when the PM fell victim this week, it was also-ran news.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

Government says Labor's attack on Services Australia flood sites a 'cheap' political play

Labor accuses the federal government of making partisan picks for where to send flood assistance — but ministers and Services Australia say state governments decide where to send staff.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

Labor MP Byrne to resign at next election

Long-standing Holt MP Anthony Byrne will resign from politics at the next election.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022

Federal campaign hits WA as border opens

Anthony Albanese has hit the campaign trail in Western Australia where Labor hopes to snatch three seats, including Christian Porter's electorate of Pearce.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022