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Housing, health, the economy, education and the environment – our assessment on the key questions in the leaders’ debate

Guardian reporters and editors give their verdict on how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton responded to the major issues in this election

The Guardian - AU

Dutton admits he made mistake on Indonesia in ABC leaders’ debate as Albanese evasive on electricity prices

Opposition leader also says ‘I’ll let scientists pass that judgment’ when asked if climate change impacts getting worse in second showdown

The Guardian - AU

Poll shows Australians hate Trump policies and have lost trust in US, but still strongly believe in alliance

Australians strongly disagree with key policies of US President Donald Trump, and have overwhelmingly lost trust in the United States to act responsibly in the world, according to the Lowy Institute’s 2025 poll.

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PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown

Humility and some hostility was on show as the prime minister and opposition leader returned to the stage for their second election debate.

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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.

AAP

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Australians will be asked to choose between competing ideals as the prime minister's "state daddy" style goes up against Peter Dutton's car-heavy image.

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Afternoon Update Election 2025: Dutton ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president; PM confronted by rightwingers; and celebrities criticise all-female space trip

Labor comes out swinging against the opposition leader over his comments about possible Russian military encroachment before the facts were clear

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Too much like Trump? Australia’s opposition leader Peter Dutton risks turning off voters

Dutton has taken the Liberal party further to the right, but his strategy of aping the US president could be unravelling as Trump tariffs cause chaos

The Guardian - AU

Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Peter Dutton has downplayed rare election-period comments from the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea, who says he prefers a Labor win.

AAP

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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Albanese says ‘nothing’ will stop public appearances after being confronted by members of right-wing movement

Men connected to right-wing group claiming responsibility for confronting prime minister at Melbourne hotel say there was ‘nothing James Bond’ about getting access

The Guardian - AU

Bridget McKenzie admits she was wrong to claim Russia and China want Albanese to win election

Coalition frontbencher’s comments come after PM accuses Dutton of ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president over Russian military encroachment

The Guardian - AU

Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia

Peter Dutton rejects claims he made false statements about the Indonesian president on Russian war planes, while Labor is also sidestepping questions.

AAP

Morning Mail: Coalition’s blackout ‘opportunity’, SA’s big dry, Trump toys with deporting US citizens

MP tells climate deniers that right can exploit power outages for political gain; scientist fears ‘species will be lost’ in big dry

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Half way through the campaign, how are the major party leaders faring?

More than two weeks in, we know one thing for sure. This time, the election campaign does matter.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plan could lead to major electricity shortages, analysis says

Coalition’s proposal overestimates the reliability of Australia’s ageing coal generators, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says

The Independent UK

Australia investigating after report claims Russia seeking access to Indonesian military base

Australian defence minister says Jakarta assured him report ‘simply not true’

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Election Diary: for a few hours, it seemed possible the Russians might be coming

For a few hours on Tuesday afternoon, it seemed just possible the Russians might be sending their planes to a base very near us.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Nationals open to working with a Dutton government to build nuclear reactor

Exclusive: Labor urges state Liberal leader Brad Battin to ‘get a spine’ and rule out a repeal of Victoria’s nuclear ban

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update Election 2025: PM’s concern after report Russia wants Indonesian aircraft base; Greens cancel party on Anzac Day; and Dutton at his tenth bowser

Officials seeking further information, PM says, after news report on Russia seeking airbase on Australia’s northern doorstep

AAP

Property price stance not safe as houses for leaders

As they aim to win over first homebuyers, party leaders have tried to strike a delicate balance in not spooking existing owners on property values.

AAP

Australia reassured Indonesia won't host Russian planes

Australia has been assured Indonesia won't allow Russian aircraft on its bases as political leaders denounced Vladimir Putin as a "murderous dictator".

The Conversation

Labor surges to 7-point lead in Resolve poll, and has sizeable leads in two other national polls

There’s been a significant turnaround in the national polls ahead of the 2025 federal election, with the momentum now moving firmly in Labor’s direction.

AAP

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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