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Labor takes top spot in first election debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have faced off in their first debate with Labor claiming victory.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

Federal election: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese go head-to-head in first leaders' debate

The first leaders’ debate of the 2022 federal election campaign saw Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese go head-to-head, with the Opposition leader being the audience's pick.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Splurging, blunders and controversy - it must be election season

Australia's two prime ministerial candidates will go head-to-head in a televised debate tonight.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

Why is the Solomon Islands-China security pact causing alarm?

The Solomon Islands prime minister has been defending the just-signed pact amid concern from Canberra to Washington.

Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2022

Factcheck: has the Coalition really ruled out industrial relations changes that could cut pay?

Labor is on the attack over PM’s ambiguous stance on changing better-off-overall test in omnibus bill

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet does not regret text of support to Scott Morrison over transgender sport

Dominic Perrottet says he agrees with Prime Minister Scott Morrison that controversial Liberal Warringah candidate Katherine Deves should not be "silenced" over social media posts about transgender people.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Labor and Coalition turn federal election campaign focus to industrial relations

Both parties renew a debate over industrial relations, with the Coalition vowing to double the fines imposed on unions that break the law and Labor arguing the Coalition's proposed changes to penalty rates and overtime will leave some workers worse off.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

Liberal Party accused of 'con job' after funding pledge for bypass in marginal seat

A Liberal Party election pitch to start work on a major infrastructure project in a marginal seat has been criticised by Labor as a "con job".

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Scott Morrison’s low standing with female voters could cost him the election

We have a contest that will be decided by uncommitted female voters who are unconvinced by the prime minister’s leadership

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022