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Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

The coalition's defence spokesman has been ambushed by questions about his views on women in combat, overshadowing a major policy announcement.

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Young voters slam door on major parties over housing

Young women and gender-diverse people could decide the upcoming election outcome, with politicians warned to ignore their policy priorities at their peril.

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Campaign gets saucy as Dutton dons tongs to snag votes

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has served up sausages and bacon at a barbecue in Queensland, visiting a Labor-held seat on Easter.

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Dutton, PM butt heads at Easter show as voting nears

With election day two weeks away, Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese tapped into their animal spirits to drum up more votes at the Royal Easter Show.

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Independents warn tide still going out on major parties

Support for independents still remains high after a record crossbench made it into parliament in 2022 but a number face serious challenges to retain seats.

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Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk

Peter Dutton has spent his Good Friday with Australia's multicultural communities as he tries to turn around his election chances in the campaign's final weeks.

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Dutton shows sweeter side in chocolate shop stop

The opposition leader has bared his sweet tooth, grinning from ear to ear as he made a campaign stop at a chocolate shop ahead of the Easter holidays.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters crash leaders' debate

Security measures have been beefed up at the second debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, as pro-Palestinian protesters descended on the event.

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Teddy bears and toddlers as Dutton sways to softer side

The opposition leader is trying to forge a softer personality on the campaign trail after years spent as the coalition's hard man.

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No 'band-aid solution': sweating coal risky business

Proper maintenance is the answer to ageing coal generator reliability issues, the coalition has countered in response to more questions about its nuclear plan.

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Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell.

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Puppies and petrol stations as Dutton keeps on trucking

After cuddling a cavoodle and chatting to an apprentice, Peter Dutton made his 10th petrol station stop of the election campaign as he tries to win over voters.

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PNG PM Marape triumphant over no-confidence vote

Prime Minister James Marape has survived a no-confidence vote in Papua New Guinea's parliament, with three quarters of MPs backing his leadership.

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Dutton's son saving like mad in hopeless housing market

Peter Dutton took his son out on the campaign trail as he assured his government would offer housing hope for young Australians like 20-year-old Harry.

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Dutton looks to the past as he plans for the future

Surrounded by Liberal luminaries, Peter Dutton is hoping to follow their footsteps all the way to Kirribilli House as he vows to "get Australia back on track".

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Trump links, US alliance questioned during election

Labor and the coalition are quick to defend the US alliance despite Australia being attacked with tariffs but neither want to appear too close to Donald Trump.

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Women voters desperately seeking uplifting policies

Cost-of-living has been a key issue in the election campaign but major parties are being warned gender equality and women's rights remain important to voters.

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Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged

Australians wanting to buy their first home and taxpayers looking for cost of living reprieve have become the centrepiece of the major parties' pitches.

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Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

More than 40 areas nationwide are being considered for clusters of renewable energy projects, with the first zone receiving $60 million for locals to benefit.

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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.

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Redundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan

The coalition has shifted on its plan to save billions by shrinking the public service, floating the prospect of voluntary redundancies for the first time.

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Labor ahead by a nose in race for key marginal seat

Polling has shown that Labor could cling onto an ultra-marginal seat as a former state party leader tries to make the shift to Canberra.

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Stamp prices set to rise as snail mail volumes shrink

The regulator says it is unlikely to stand in the way of Australia Post raising stamp prices as its loss-making letter delivery business continues to shrink.

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'Fork in the road': parties at odds over energy plans

The shadow energy minister has not ruled out walking away from the Paris Agreement if elected, but the coalition will stick with its nuclear plan if it loses.

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Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders' debate

As economic headwinds emerge after US-imposed tariffs, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying to lay claim to being the best bet to deal with them.

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