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Afternoon Update Election 2025: Labor’s clean car policy in the crosshairs; Dutton alleged to be target of terror plot; and a campaign Easter egg

Albanese says Coalition’s move would contradict its push to lower fuel costs for motorists

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2025

Experts debunk Liberal's inflation claim against Labor

Experts have called out a claim made in a Liberal Party election campaign advertisement about inflation in Australia under Labor.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

The prime minister says compulsory acquisition is on the table to wrest back control of the Port of Darwin in the Top End and return it to Australian hands.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

No major gaffes and no knockout punch: the first leaders’ debate was a pedestrian affair

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have faced off in the first leaders’ debate of the 2025 federal election. The debate, hosted by Sky News and The Daily Telegraph, was held at the Wenty Leagues Club in Sydney’s western suburbs, where an audience of 100 undecided voters…

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025

Labor’s $1 billion for mental health is good news for young people in particular – but leaves some gaps

The Labor government has announced it would invest A$1 billion in mental health if re-elected to provide more Australians – particularly young people – with “free, public mental health care”.

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025

Ruston dismisses ‘ridiculous’ claims that NSW division out to roll Dutton – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025

Medicare Advantage's diagnosing tactics made insurers like UnitedHealthGroup $33 billion richer

Medicare Advantage plans are paid more for sicker members and less for healthier members, which provides an incentive for MA plans to report as many diagnoses as legitimately possible.

Fortune · Apr 7, 2025

PM accused of 'condemning young people' at health pitch

A protester has heckled the prime minister over the government's record on climate change while he was announcing big spending plans for youth mental health.

AAP · Apr 7, 2025

Budget plan with dueling tax, spending targets OK'd in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate adopted a fiscal 2025 budget blueprint early Saturday along party lines after a debate that began the night before, teeing up the House for a climactic final vote next week.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2025

Trump pulls back Biden’s plan to cover weight loss drugs - Roll Call

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been critical of the drugs, instead placing a focus on lifestyle changes.

Roll Call · Apr 4, 2025