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Neither plan will put significant downward pressure on property prices – and making mortgages tax deductible may have ‘some inflationary impact’

A national Newspoll, conducted April 7–10 from a sample of 1,271, gave Labor a 52–48 lead, unchanged since the March 31 to April 4 Newspoll. Primary votes were 35% Coalition (down one), 33% Labor (steady), 12% Greens (steady), 8% One Nation (up one) and 12% for all Others (steady).

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".

The official launch of Labor's campaign in a key state sets the stage for a down-to-the-wire election battle as the prime minister looks to boost momentum.

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Exclusive: Guardian Australia obtains social media photo of Northern Territory senator in a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat – as Nationals leader David Littleproud insists her use of slogan was ‘slip of the tongue’

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.

Critics of policy say residents should be ‘very angry’ they will not be able to veto generators in their towns despite promise to consult them

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