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Dutton accused Labor of spreading misinformation, but internal Coalition critics said the policy was not ‘fully thought-through’ and messaged poorly

Peter Dutton has raised the white flag on his controversial attempt to force Canberra public servants back into the office, with the opposition now saying there will be no change in current arrangements.

A national Newspoll, conducted March 31 to April 4 from a sample of 1,250, gave Labor a 52–48 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the March 27–29 post-budget Newspoll. This is Labor’s biggest lead in Newspoll since May 2024. This poll was mostly taken before Donald Trump’s tariff announcement…

Last year, the Coalition made the surprise decision to oppose Labor’s plans for new international student caps.

A coalition push to free up homes by capping foreign student numbers is just an attempt to scapegoat international students in the housing debate, critics say.

New Zealanders watching the Australian election are spotting similarities to the campaign that delivered their centre-right National party government.

The Liberals have pressed hard on the negatives, while Labor has a button of its own. Plus: Nick McKim’s surprisingly authentic gaming persona

The federal election will test whether voters accept the divisive politician has softened into a national leader

Labor is promising to lower energy bills by shaving 30 per cent off the cost of installing household batteries if voters re-elect the government on May 3.

In the government’s latest initiative on energy prices, Anthony Albanese on Sunday will promise that if re-elected, Labor will reduce the cost of installing a typical home battery by 30% from July 1.

Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton, accidentally hit a Channel 10 cameraman in the face with a football.