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Marise Payne holds first meeting with Solomon Islands counterpart since China security pact

Anthony Albanese says meeting ‘about time’ as Scott Morrison says Australia reassured Solomons would not host military base

The Guardian - AU

Australian, Solomon Islands ministers discuss China pact

Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne has met her Solomon Islands counterpart Jeremiah Manele for the first time since the South Pacific island nation signed a security pact with China

The Independent UK

China tensions dominate Australia-Solomons diplomats’ meeting

Australia used its first face-to-face diplomatic talks with the Solomon Islands since the Pacific nation inked a controversial security agreement with China to outline its “deep concerns” over the new pact.

Bangkok Post

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Federal election: Could battle for marginal seat of Leichhardt spell trouble in paradise for Warren Entsch?

The marginal far north Queensland seat of Leichhardt has long been won by the party that forms government, and this year it is shaping up to be one of the battles to watch.

ABC News

Morrison pledges $20m for tourism; Shorten tests positive as 44 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

Scott Morrison announces tourism package in Perth and Anthony Albanese pledges funding for manufacturing jobs in Tasmania

The Guardian - AU

Mackellar malaise: could an independent GP cause an upset in the Liberals’ beachside bastion?

New polling undertaken for her campaign suggests Sophie Scamps could unseat popular Liberal incumbent Jason Falinski

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese open to cabinet reshuffle if Labor wins election

Opposition leader says all his frontbenchers are worthy of their roles but that caucus would have its say if the ALP defeats the Coalition on 21 May

The Guardian - AU

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A tale of two electorates: the marginal seats basking in election funding promises while neighbours ignored

Coalition and Labor have so far pledged billions for local projects. But not all sides of the electoral fence are reaping the benefits

The Guardian - AU

‘I am who I am’: Anthony Albanese rushes towards his date with destiny

Can the Labor leader persuade Australians that his passion and emotional investment are the qualities they need in a PM?

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese: five key questions for the Labor leader ahead of the 2022 election

From negotiating with independents to strengthening the relationship with Pacific neighbours, Albanese on the big issues facing Australia

The Guardian - AU

Majority of Australians not convinced Prince Charles should be king, Vote Compass reveals

Prince Charles is next in line to take over as Australia's head of state, but data reveals there is growing support for a republic.

ABC News

'Get off your arse and get up here': Upper Hunter's message to leaders

'It's not our job': Councils forced into the void due to lack of action on Upper Hunter diversification.

Newcastle Herald

Economic argy-bargy among party leaders

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison have been quizzed on economic management, with a fortnight to go until polling day.

AAP

Coalition promises tourism funds for small to medium wineries, distilleries, breweries

The Coalition is promising to help revitalise smaller wineries, craft breweries and distilleries if re-elected, after a tough few years for tourism operators.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia election: climate and cost of living in focus as leaders stumble

Labor hope to end a decade in opposition by ousting Scott Morrison’s government on 21 May, but independents have grabbed most attention

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison suggests Anthony Albanese is using Covid as an excuse in response to ‘brain fog’ question

Prime minister’s latest comment on rival’s performance follows jibe about Albanese’s ‘quiet week’ in Covid isolation

The Guardian - AU

ACTU urges Morrison to discipline wage panel member over ‘extraordinary’ public comments

Mark Wooden reportedly said Labor was playing ‘political games’ by saying it would lift wages

Reuters

Analysis-Rising power bills complicate Australia's election climate war

In Australia's election fight, politicians are tiptoeing around the climate wars that have marked the past decade and a half, even as an activist billionaire put the issue front and centre this week, buying a key stake in Australia's top power producer.

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AAP

Defence funding in PM's pitch to WA voters

Scott Morrison has spruiked GST reform and announced funding for special forces in a speech in WA where several marginal seats are up for grabs at the election.

AAP

'Sincerity' needed to patch Solomon's bond

Deputy Labor Leader Richard Marles says Australia needs to repair the relationship with the Solomon Islands after it signed a security pact with China.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison denies Solomon Islands ‘red lines’ rhetoric puts Australia more at risk

Making a defence funding announcement in WA, prime minister continues to face questions about his handling of national security issues

The Guardian - AU

The gotcha question is all about reporters doing a star turn. It’s rudeness journalism

Anthony Albanese should know the jobless rate and all six points of his NDIS policy – but press conferences shouldn’t be random baiting

Al Jazeera

A bit rich? Billionaires’ climate efforts draw scepticism, praise

Mega-rich figures such as Andrew Forrest spend billions on climate change solutions while adding to carbon emissions.

The Guardian - AU

Headlines go hardline on Albanese while Morrison looks to the Sky

While the prime minister was given free rein, the Labor leader faced the heat on Q+A. Plus: Chris Kenny is making a documentary for the ABC’s birthday

ABC News

Malcolm Turnbull says voters will consider independent candidates in blue-ribbon Liberal seats because party has lost its way

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull denies he is encouraging voters in traditional Liberal strongholds to consider backing so-called 'teal independents', but argues his party could be about to get a wake-up call at the upcoming election.

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