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Week two begins with speculation ... of a hung parliament

Going into week two of the election, the polls have flipped.

The Canberra Times

Below the Line: Will anyone watch the Morrison vs Albanese debate? And will a transphobia debate divide the Liberals? – podcast

Remember those classic lines that have come out of election debates? Recall 2013 when Tony Abbott asked the audience, “Does this guy [Kevin Rudd] ever shut up?” Or Bill Shorten in 2019 describing Scott Morrison as a “classic space invader?” Or back in 1993 when Paul Keating told John Hewson…

The Conversation

The Loop: Morrison stands by Warringah candidate Katherine Deves, Russia's push for Donbas explained, Ash Barty trades racquets for clubs

Out of The Loop with today's headlines? We've got you covered.

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Northern Territory CLP senate candidate Jacinta Price voices support for Warringah candidate Katherine Deves

Northern Territory CLP candidate Jacinta Price has called Katherine Deves a "champion for women's rights", saying the controversial Liberal Party candidate was being "silenced in the name of wokeness".

ABC News

ELECTION RECAP: All The Cookery You Missed From The Campaign Trail On The Long Weekend

We’re here to bring you back to reality with an election recap of everything you missed on the campaign trail on your long weekend off.

Pedestrian.tv

Federal Election 2022: Scott Morrison pledges $140m for hydrogen hubs in WA

An investment in hydrogen hubs unveiled by Scott Morrison on Tuesday could open the door to Australia producing green steel and other critical metals for export, a national energy expert says.

ABC News

This economic model tipped the last 2 elections – and it's now pointing to a Coalition win

This election will be won by the Coalition and Prime Minister Scott Morrison if the economic models perform as expected – and they usually do.

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PM, Albanese face up to voters in debate

The Liberal and Labor leaders aim to reach voters in Wednesday's debate but political scientists say Australians may have already made up their minds.

AAP

Katherine Deves claims key role in controversial bill to ban trans women from women’s sport

Embattled Liberal candidate for Warringah says she worked with Tasmanian senator Claire Chandler on ‘Save Women’s Sport’ legislation

The Guardian - AU

Medicare, aged pensions and energy bills: Which scare campaigns should you be looking out for in this election?

From a carbon tax to Medicare, energy bills and pensioner changes — the Coalition and Labor are both relying heavily on scare campaigns ahead of next month's poll.

ABC News

Labor still has clear lead in Newspoll and Resolve, but Albanese’s ratings slump

This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 14-17 from a sample of 1,510, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, unchanged since last week. Primary votes were 36% Labor (down one), 35% Coalition (down one), 12% Greens (up two), 4% One Nation (up one), 4% UAP (steady) and 9% for all Others (down one).

The Conversation

Factcheck: is Labor’s policy on asylum seekers and refugees any different to the Coalition’s?

Boat turnbacks, offshore detention and third-country resettlement have bipartisan support. Does Labor differ at all from the government?

The Guardian - AU

Certainty welcomed for new gas, minerals

Australia will take its place in the new energy economy with taxpayer support to reinvent fossil fuels and mine new minerals, under plans backed by industry.

AAP

Matt Kean renews call for Katherine Deves to be disendorsed in seat of Warringah

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says the Liberal Party's candidate in Warringah is "not fit for office" and her comments threaten the political future of moderates at the upcoming election.

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The Guardian - AU

Major parties rule out deals with independents – as it happened

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AAP

Unions warn against PM's industrial plan

Scott Morrison has used a trip to Western Australia to announce two new hydrogen hubs but unions have warned against a plan to reform industrial agreements.

ABC News

Federal election: Morrison addresses business leaders in Perth, Albanese pledges funding for veteran-led disaster response organisation in Brisbane

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are both urging people not to vote for high-profile independents running against incumbent MPs in marginal seats which could hold the key to victory at next month's election.

Newcastle Herald

Labor's pledge to put 5200 extra volunteers on the ground in wake of disasters

Mr Albanese will use the ninth day of the campaign to spruik a $38 million funding pledge over three years to Disaster Relief Australia, a veteran-led organisation assisting communities after natural disasters.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: ex-SAS solider to take stand, power prices surge, Hatchie’s double life

Tuesday: Ben Roberts-Smith is calling a former patrol commander as his first witness-in-reply in his defamation trial. Plus: how to take your cat for a walk

AAP

Labor, Liberals rule out independents deal

As polls point to a surge of support for independents and minor parties, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have ruled out crossbench deals to form government.

The Conversation

Climate policy in 2022 is no longer a political bin-fire – but it remains a smouldering issue for voters

As far as political debate goes, this federal election seems to be less about climate change than any in the past 15 years. Unlike in 2010, 2013 and 2016 – when governments were elected and leaders deposed over climate policy – this time there’s no brutal contest over the issue.

Newcastle Herald

Omissions from election debate could give Hunter miners cause for concern

Email letters@newcastleherald.com.au or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb).

ABC News

Industry anger after Defence spends $90 million on second-hand vessel in Canary Islands

Defence officials have quietly travelled to the Canary Islands and bought a five-year-old ship for Pacific Ocean operations, angering the local industry which was expecting the ship to be built in Western Australia.

ABC News

When will there be a federal ICAC or anti-corruption commission? What are the parties promising?

Although Anthony Albanese has committed to introducing an ICAC within the first six months of a Labor government, Barnaby Joyce does not think many Australians will care, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it's now off his agenda but denies it is a broken promise.

The Guardian - AU

Bass and Braddon in the balance as Tasmanian voters excoriate Scott Morrison

Few people we meet in these two marginal Liberal seats are negative about Labor leader Anthony Albanese – rather, he’s a bit of a mystery

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