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
Malcolm Turnbull says voters will consider independent candidates in blue-ribbon Liberal seats because party has lost its way Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull denies he is encouraging voters in traditional Liberal strongholds to consider backing so-called 'teal independents', but argues his party could be about to get a wake-up call at the upcoming election. ABC News · May 5, 2022
Malcolm Turnbull says Australians are ‘voting with their feet’ to support teal independents in election Former PM tells Washington Harvard Club the rise of the independents could mean the ‘capture’ of the Liberal party is thwarted by ‘direct democratic action’ in the 2022 federal election The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022
Independents slam ‘dirty tactic’, reporting fake campaign signs; 30 Covid deaths – as it happened Scott Morrison won’t say if he will resign in case of hung parliament and Anthony Albanese backs royal commission into pandemic The Guardian - AU · 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
How the Liberals lost the 'moral middle class' - and now the teal independents may well cash in Josh Frydenberg says they are fake independents, John Howard called them anti-Liberal groupies, Scott Morrison points out they are only standing in Liberal seats, and that a vote for them is in fact a vote for Labor. The Conversation · May 3, 2022
Why teal independents are seeking Liberal voters and spooking Liberal MPs One of the Morrison government’s biggest challenges in this election campaign is the rise of the “teals”, a group of 22 independents who have received funding from Climate 200. The Conversation · May 3, 2022
Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts despite no experience in large-scale procurement Private healthcare company Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts, despite having no experience in large-scale procurement, a Four Corners investigation reveals. ABC News · May 1, 2022
Katherine Deves, Noted Transphobe, Ran Out Of A Rally Bc A Journo Asked If She Was Transphobic The Liberal Party's Warringah candidate Katherine Deves ran away from a journo at a campaign rally when they asked her if she was transphobic. Pedestrian.tv · May 1, 2022
Australian opposition targets inflation in campaign launch Australia’s opposition party has officially launched its election campaign with an emphasis on cutting costs of living for voters as inflation surges to its highest rate in 21 years The Independent UK · May 1, 2022
Vickie Chapman's decision to quit SA parliament triggers further turmoil, as earlier by-election looms Former SA deputy premier Vickie Chapman hits back at a move to force her to quit politics sooner than she expected, saying she has "not resigned" but only "given notice" of her intention to do so. ABC News · May 1, 2022
Josh Frydenberg hits out at independents at official Kooyong campaign launch Josh Frydenberg officially launches his campaign to retain the seat of Kooyong, claiming the election of independents would lead to chaos and a hung parliament. ABC News · May 1, 2022
Independent Dai Le in with a chance against parachuted Kristina Keneally in safe Labor Western Sydney seat Popular local councillor Dai Le is keen to represent her community on the national stage but faces a tough battle against former premier and senator Kristina Keneally, who was parachuted into the seat held by Labor since its creation in 1984. ABC News · Apr 30, 2022
Here’s How Preferences Will Work At The Next Federal Election So Ur Vote Can Have Maximum Oomf Why ranking your preferred candidates from thottie to nottie is so important. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 30, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2022 Pub Test: debt and defence dominate debate "Two things the Liberal party are hanging their hats on are economic performance and Australian security. They have basically failed in both of those this week."
ABC News · Apr 28, 2022 Independent Boothby federal election candidate Jo Dyer 'seeking urgent advice' about dual citizenship Boothby candidate Jo Dyer — a so-called "teal independent" — may be a dual British-Australian citizen, which would make her ineligible to take up the seat if she wins it from the Liberal Party.
ABC News · Apr 28, 2022 Chisholm is one of the most marginal seats in the country, but many in the Chinese community remain undecided With almost one in five people in the electorate of Chisholm having Chinese ancestry, that subset of the community could have a big say in who wins the seat. However, the "Chinese community" covers a broad range of experiences and views, and three weeks out from election day, many are…
Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 Colombia's Liberal Party backs center-right Gutierrez for president Colombia's Liberal Party, which won more seats than any other in the lower house and the third most seats in the Senate in recent legislative elections, on Wednesday threw its weight behind center-right presidential candidate Federico Gutierrez.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Australian minister accuses China of election interference A senior Australian minister is suggesting that China deliberately announced its security pact with the Solomon Islands during an election campaign to undermine her government’s chances of reelection
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 Liberal candidate for Bennelong Simon Kennedy voiced vaccine mandate concerns at anti-vax meeting The Liberal Party candidate for the Sydney seat of Bennelong has appeared in a video opposing vaccine mandates and acknowledging there may be concerns about the safety of mRNA vaccines at an event organised by Australia’s anti-lockdown movement.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022 Election 2022: these maps show exactly where Scott Morrison is targeting his slick video ad campaign Exclusive: See where the parties are pitching their digital campaigns – from the Liberals’ Why I love Australia to Labor’s WA focus and Clive Palmer’s blitz
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022 The moderates in the NSW Liberals are in a fight they never wanted over Katherine Deves Analysis: With debate over Warringah candidate continuing, party divisions pave way for difficult year ahead
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022 Scott Morrison refuses press conference as John Howard calls teal independents ‘anti-Liberal groupies’ Warringah MP Zali Steggall accuses former prime minister of using ‘appalling sexist language’
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022 Why some conservatives see Katherine Deves’ candidacy as a ‘godsend’ Despite controversial comments and calls for her disendorsement, many Liberals spy an opportunity
ABC News · Apr 22, 2022 Chinese Australian Liberal supporters falsely accuse Labor faithful and government critics of being under investigation Liberal Party faithful in the Chinese community falsely accuse prominent Labor supporters and Morrison government critics of being under investigation by intelligence agencies for election interference.