'Disgusting lie', 'dodgy': Parties trade fear campaign slurs Labor and the Coalition each used press conferences on Tuesday to call out the campaign tactics of the other side. The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2022
Word from The Hill: On Katherine Deves, a hung parliament, and the new silence about COVID As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team. The Conversation · Apr 19, 2022
Australia has ‘moral duty’ to take 20,000 more Afghan refugees, Catholic bishops say Election statement also calls for a special intake of Ukrainians and a wider reassessment of refugee policies The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2022
Week two begins with speculation ... of a hung parliament Going into week two of the election, the polls have flipped. The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2022
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 · Apr 19, 2022
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. ABC News · Apr 19, 2022
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 · Apr 19, 2022
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 · Apr 19, 2022
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 · Apr 19, 2022
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. The Conversation · Apr 19, 2022
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 · Apr 19, 2022
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 · Apr 19, 2022
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 · Apr 19, 2022
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 · Apr 19, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2022 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?
AAP · Apr 19, 2022 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.
ABC News · Apr 19, 2022 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.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2022 Major parties rule out deals with independents – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Apr 18, 2022 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 · Apr 18, 2022 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 · Apr 18, 2022 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.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2022 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 · Apr 18, 2022 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 · Apr 18, 2022 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 · Apr 18, 2022 Omissions from election debate could give Hunter miners cause for concern Email [email protected] or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb).