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Did the Morrison government really prevent 40,000 COVID deaths? A health economist checks claims against facts

As an opening gambit to his re-election campaign, Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed his handling of the pandemic had saved 40,000 lives. This figure compares Australia over 2020 and 2021 with an average derived across higher-risk predominantly northern hemisphere countries.

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Bridget Archer facing Ross Hart in fight for Bass, which Liberals hold by margin of just 0.4 per cent

In the marginal Tasmanian seat of Bass, sitting Liberal member Bridget Archer is going up against the former member, Labor's Ross Hart.

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Scott Morrison accused of misunderstanding his own housing policy during election campaign

A peak community housing body says the Prime Minister's remarks about how a national housing scheme provides loans to build affordable homes are "factually incorrect".

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Australian prime minister bets on strong economy for reelection as inflation concerns grow

SYDNEY — Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put economic stewardship at the center of his bid for a come-from-behind win in Australia’s May 21 ballot.

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Labor questions lack of focus on Solomons

As China talks to the Solomon Islands about access for navy ships, a debate has erupted over whether Australia has put enough focus on the Pacific.

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This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 6-9 from a sample of 1,506, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (down one), 36% Coalition (steady), 10% Greens (steady), 4% UAP (up one), 3% One Nation (steady) and 10% for all…

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Prime Minister again says he is not involved in payment to former Alan Tudge staffer Rachelle Miller

Scott Morrison has again been questioned about a taxpayer-funded payment of more than $500,000 to a former Liberal staffer who accused her boss Alan Tudge of bullying — a claim he strenuously denies.

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Australian prime minister vows to create million new jobs in election pitch

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday put jobs at the forefront of his election campaign, promising to create 1.3 million more over the next five years after his main rival fumbled questions about the unemployment rate.

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Coalition costing of Labor policies ‘laughable’, says Gallagher – as it happened

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Federal election updates: Albanese fends off question over rates 'mistake' as Morrison accuses Labor of lacking economic plan — as it happened

Scott Morrison puts jobs and unemployment in focus as Anthony Albanese tries to reset after yesterday stumbling over interest rates and jobless figures.

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Morning mail: Putin confronted by Austria’s leader, flood-related scams, Sydney’s last video shop

Tuesday: Austrian chancellor becomes first western leader to hold face-to-face talks with Russian president since invasion of Ukraine. Plus: Australia’s top travel experiences

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Renters spend 10 times as much on housing as petrol. Where's their cost-of-living relief?

If the pre-election budget was designed to address the cost of living, it missed something. In an effort to help those whose wages aren’t growing as quickly as prices, it offered

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The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to pay?

The richness of Earth’s plant and animal species is rapidly declining. In Australia, responsibility for this biodiversity loss lies in many quarters – including agriculture.

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Election not about popularity contest: PM

The prime minister is spending the day campaigning in western Sydney, following a pledge to create 1.3 million jobs over the next five years.

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The Guardian - AU

Factcheck: did Scott Morrison really save 40,000 lives from Covid?

Experts break down the PM’s claim, the effectiveness of Australia’s Covid response and who gets credit

The Guardian - AU

Liberal moderates concerned by Morrison raising trans women sport ban during election campaign

Senator Andrew Bragg says change isn’t necessary because Sex Discrimination Act already contains carve-outs for strength and stamina

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‘I’ll fess up’: Anthony Albanese tries to make a virtue of not knowing unemployment or cash rate

Labor leader makes mistake on day one of campaign as Scott Morrison embraces former NSW MP who said PM ‘got the welcome he deserved’ during bushfires

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View from The Hill: Albanese trips, Morrison claims ignorance of huge payout in Tudge affair

The first on-the-ground day of the election campaign has turned into a damaging loss for Anthony Albanese.

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ELECTION RECAP: Scooter Kicks Off His Campaign With Transphobia, Beer & Stupid Smirks

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Scott Morrison renews support for trans women sport ban amid senator’s fundraising drive

‘I’ll have more to say about that at another time,’ PM tells reporters on election campaign trail

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Scott Morrison backs Liberal candidate lobbying against transgender women playing women's sports

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he agrees with a newly announced Liberal candidate who has been lobbying to stop transgender women from competing in women's sport.

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Anthony Albanese stumbles, can't name cash or unemployment rate on day one of federal election campaign

Anthony Albanese says he made a mistake after being unable to recall key economic figures while trying to spruik Labor's credentials for government. The Opposition Leader says he takes full responsibility for the mistake.

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Australian election campaign kicks off with opposition ahead in polls

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's government could lose the federal election to be held on May 21, according to polls on Monday, even as they showed him consolidating his position as the country's preferred leader on the first day of campaigning.

The Guardian - AU

Alan Tudge ‘technically’ still member of cabinet, Scott Morrison says

PM grilled again on education minister’s future after previously saying Tudge would not return to frontbench

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Federal election: Scott Morrison pressed on bushfire response as Anthony Albanese fumbles economic figures

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese have been out and about on the first full day of a nearly six-week election campaign.

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