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Who are the independents likely headed to parliament after election night's 'teal bath'?

Several well-funded independents ran against established Liberals on a promise of climate action and government integrity. Here's how the night has turned out for them.

ABC News

Morrison’s whistle-stops span the nation, but five MPs were left to fight their own battles

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conspicuous absence from five battleground seats has underscored his greatest challenge this election.

The New Daily

Newspoll and Ipsos both give Labor clear leads in final polls; counting of early votes

The federal election is on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm local time; that means 6pm AEST in the eastern states, 6:30pm in SA and the NT and 8pm in WA. 124 of the 151 House of Representatives seats are in the eastern time zone, 12 combined in SA and the…

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This election, are the teals ready to take on the fossil fuel lobby that’s captured the major parties?

Historians of tomorrow will puzzle over why an election preceded by fire and floods hasn’t centred on the future to which both parties are committing us

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison: We’re sticking with schedule to lift superannuation guarantee by 2025

Scott Morrison has moved to scotch doubts about the Coalition's commitment to boost the superannuation guarantee to 12 per cent

The New Daily

Leaked poll reveals Coalition’s triple hit in blue-ribbon seats

Leaked internal Liberal polling has confirmed the worst fears for Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and his colleague Tim Wilson, just days before they face voters.

The New Daily

A new dynamic in Goldstein: teal turbulence sweeps wealthy Melbourne seat

Small-l liberal voters in the inner-city electorate have seized on Zoe Daniel’s candidacy, while Tim Wilson battles his leader’s unpopularity

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Labor seizes large lead in Newspoll and Ipsos; impact of how to vote cards is exaggerated

This week’s Newspoll, conducted May 4-7 from a sample of 1,523, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous week’s Newspoll. Primary votes were 39% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (down one), 11% Greens (steady), 5% One Nation (steady), 4% UAP (steady) and 6% Others…

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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

ANZ and CBA to raise after central bank decision – as it happened

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Factcheck: is it fair to label candidates challenging Liberal moderates ‘fake independents’?

Many of the candidates vying for Liberal heartland seats share policy ideas and funding sources. But does that mean they aren’t truly independent?

The Guardian - AU

In election 2022 battleground seats, voters are switching off politics but economic issues loom

From marginal seats with diverse communities to blue-ribbon ones with climate-focused independents, voters are fed up with political spin and are seeking policy action on big issues like the cost of living and climate change.

ABC News

State of the states: six politics experts take us on a trip around Australia

Over the next six weeks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese will dash around the country, trying to secure as many precious votes as they can.

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Key independents say they will push next Australian government to lift jobseeker payment

Incumbent MPs and first-time ‘teal’ candidates say unemployment benefit below poverty line is unacceptable

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The Victorian seats to watch this election in the state dubbed the ‘Massachusetts of Australia’

Despite its reputation as a progressive state, Victoria could be decisive in the event of a tight federal election

The Guardian - AU

What would following Australia’s ‘leadership’ on the climate crisis actually look like?

The Morrison government is touting their climate credentials but analysts say following Australia’s path would see 3C or more of global heating

AAP

Commonwealth backs windfarms in Vic's east

The federal government will assess the coast off Victoria's Gippsland region for offshore wind developments.

The New Daily

The AEC says it’s powerless to prevent lies in political advertising, and candidates are angry

The AEC cannot intervene when a political campaign lies in its advertising, and some candidates say they're frustrated with this situation.

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The New Daily

After signage loss, it’s time for major parties to put up a noble fight in war of independents

“People are not looking for me to be a political representative, it’s about having someone who listens and who advocates for them.”

The New Daily

Independent wins court bid to display election signs

An independent federal election candidate has won her Supreme Court bid to allow residents of Melbourne's bayside suburbs to display campaign signs.

The Guardian - AU

Independent Zoe Daniel wins court battle over election campaign signs

Liberal MP for Goldstein Tim Wilson had complained the signs were put up prematurely ahead of a ban by the local council

AAP

Fed election sign stoush heads to court

Federal election candidate Zoe Daniel's team has launched court action against a Melbourne council over an election sign stoush.

The Guardian - AU

Zoe Daniel launches supreme court challenge over Goldstein sign stoush

Independent is challenging Melbourne council ruling that campaign signs must not be erected before federal election called

The Guardian - AU

Independent Zoe Daniel points to Josh Frydenberg campaign signs to appeal against council ruling

Bayside council used its power ‘to prevent political communication’ when it ruled in favour of Liberal Tim Wilson, Daniel’s lawyers say

The Guardian - AU

Bayside council backflips on campaign sign stoush between Zoe Daniel and Liberal Tim Wilson

Ruling previously made in favour of Daniel after Wilson complained the independent candidate put up signs prematurely

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