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Why Morrison's ‘can-do’ capitalism and conservative masculinity may not be cutting through anymore

Scott Morrison’s election strategy was clear at the end of last year. As borders were opened up and restrictions eased, Morrison argued the Coalition would be winding back the big government measures that were necessary during the pandemic.

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Australian PM touts fiscal discipline in final election campaign lap

Australia's ruling coalition on Tuesday pledged to fund A$2.3 billion ($1.60 billion) worth of its election promises by curbing public sector spending over the next four years, which it said would also further reduce the budget deficit.

Reuters

Federal ICAC not comparable to court: PM

The prime minister has again defended his model for a federal anti-corruption commission, saying it is designed to be consistent with the justice system.

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Coalition costings: $3.3bn in public service cuts to fund election pledges worth $2.3bn

Josh Frydenberg spruiks ‘responsible approach’ and calls on Labor to submit its policies to financial scrutiny

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‘Respect and expect’: Coalition to cut public service funding

Scott Morrison will order “well paid” public servant bosses to make $2.7 billion in cuts to help the government claw back its trillion-dollar debt.

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Sweeping new search powers granted to Hunter Valley police

NSW police can now search the homes, cars, planes and boats of convicted drug dealers without a warrant as part of the crackdown on Sydney criminal gangs involved in public executions and turf wars.

Newcastle Herald

Scott Morrison’s Aukus middleman has not lobbied US officials since landmark deal announced, document shows

US foreign lobbying register filings reveal Prof Donald Winter has not carried out any ‘representational activities’ since Aukus deal was announced

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The Coalition says Labor has a plan to introduce a 'sneaky carbon tax'. Is there any evidence?

The Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you that Labor plans to introduce a 'sneaky carbon tax'. But is there any evidence to their claims, or is it just a scare campaign?

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Federal election updates: Coalition releases final policy costings, say public service cuts won't impact support for Australians

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says essential services "remain guaranteed" under the Coalition, following the announcement of the government's costings heading into Saturday's polling day.

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Scott Morrison tells A Current Affair ‘jobkeeper saved the country’ – as it happened

Prime minister tells Tracy Grimshaw ‘I could have been more sensitive at times’; nation records 66 Covid deaths. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

After fires and floods, climate-conscious independents could determine Australian election

After some of the worst fires and floods ever to hit Australia, a new cohort of climate-conscious independents are threatening to shake up the federal election on Saturday, putting the government under pressure in key districts and potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.

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The Loop: Coalition's $1 billion argument, Heard v Depp is back on, and what to do about mould in your house

Here's your quick catch-up for this morning's news.

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Paul Bongiorno: Albanese poised for victory as Morrison struggles to save himself

Scott Morrison may be praying for a second miracle win, but last week he conceded Australians were looking for a change in the way government operates.

The New Daily

State of the states: six politics experts take us around Australia in the final week of the campaign

In the first week of the campaign, we journeyed around the country with six politics experts to examine the key seats and issues affecting different parts of the Australia.

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Super for housing or the government as a co-owner: how Liberal and Labor home-buyer schemes compare

At their first televised debate four weeks ago, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese were asked by an audience member how each would help his kids afford to buy their own home. Neither had much to offer.

The New Daily

The Strategists: Morrison rolls dice on super-for-housing in final attempt to close Labor’s lead

To help us bridge the gap between the polls and reality, TND's strategists are back to sharpen our focus on the issues that could sway the result on May 21.

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Government infighting over climate change made giving honest policy advice harder, tribunal told

Internal conflict within the Morrison government on climate change policy made it harder for public servants to give frank advice about how to prepare for worsening climate extremes, according to the sworn testimony of a senior bureaucrat.

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How important is your state's vote this election? Antony Green takes a look

This election will be decided in marginal seats, but as we saw in 2019, the variation in state swings can make a huge impact. So what's the situation in your state? Antony Green takes a look.

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What are the two major parties' policies for housing this federal election? What are they promising first home buyers?

Cracking into the property market has been getting harder for a long time, and recently it has probably been harder than ever. So what are the two major parties offering to make it easier?

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Libs promise savings won't impact services

The Liberal-National coalition has released the costings for its election policies and promises no essential services will be impacted by savings measures.

The Guardian - AU

‘Poisonous pamphlets and pork’: what messages are cutting through to voters in this messy campaign?

Here’s what is weighing on the minds of five undecided voters before the federal election on 21 May

The Guardian - AU

Over 70% of Australia’s aged care workers yet to receive $800 pandemic bonus, poll suggests

Union poll finds majority of members have not yet received any payment as aged care peak body says both parties fall short on policy

The Guardian - AU

The rise of catchphrase politics: six examples of how policy loses out to soundbites

Some of the biggest policy challenges of our time are going unaddressed as complexity gets crunched down into three-word slogans

The Guardian - AU

Labor polling suggests Brisbane, Ryan, Bennelong and Higgins are winnable due to PM’s poor standing

Penny Wong deployed to campaign in Liberal-held seats where angry voters don’t have teal candidates to back

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Australian election: Is Scott Morrison's time up?

Australians go to the polls on Saturday - all the signs are pointing to a Labor victory, but can Scott Morrison pull off another unlikely victory?

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