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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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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

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

The Conversation

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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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 Guardian - AU

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

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

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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

The Guardian - AU

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".

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Cracks in Liberals’ nuclear story, Trump doubles down on deportation, Katy Perry in space

Victorian party leader distances himself from Coalition policy as poll points to increased Labor lead

The Guardian - AU

Labor receives assurances from Indonesian defence minister – as it happened

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Cutting migrant numbers won’t help housing – the real immigration problems not being tackled this election

Immigration is shaping as one of the most potent policy issues of the election campaign.

AAP

PM looking forward as clock ticks for lagging Liberals

Labor has been buoyed by a run of strong polls as the coalition looks to claw back lost ground as the clock ticks down before early voting opens.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s Liberal leader is counting the days to the election. But will ‘brand Brad’ pass the pub test?

Brad Battin’s ascension to the leadership was described as a ‘hostile rightwing takeover’ but the former police officer says his only ideology is ‘common sense’

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberal leader distances state party from Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal: ‘Our focus is gas’

Exclusive: Brad Battin says he had a conversation with the federal opposition leader about the ‘language’ he would use about plans to build a nuclear reactor in eastern Victoria

The Guardian - AU

Finance minister vows to slash more consultants and accuses Coalition of importing Trump’s Doge agenda

Exclusive: Katy Gallagher says focus will be ‘on driving cultural change’ within public service if Labor wins the election

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Peter Dutton Wheels Out 20 Y.O. Son To Try And Appear Relatable On The Housing Crisis

Peter Dutton has made about $30 million off-loading property. 🤪

The Conversation

Election Diary: Will Peter Dutton help son Harry buy a house?

Political leaders’ kids are routinely put on display to share the glory or the pain of election night. Earlier, they’re often at campaign launches to “humanise” the candidates.

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