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Why some conservatives see Katherine Deves’ candidacy as a ‘godsend’

Despite controversial comments and calls for her disendorsement, many Liberals spy an opportunity

The Guardian - AU

Soft focus: News Corp embraces Morrison and Joyce’s flattering election photos

Daily Telegraph condemns ‘offensive posts’. Plus: Crikey correspondent wins plaudits for epic apology

The Guardian - AU

An admiral idea: vote independent and help fight climate change

The retired head of the ADF has thrown his support behind independents, citing the need for government to act on climate change.

Crikey

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Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison fails the 'character' test posed by his Warringah candidate

For months there has been a great deal of debate about Scott Morrison’s “character”.

The Conversation

Aust fuel supplies ‘to last only a month’

Filling up at the bowser is a costly exercise for Australians with only 32 days of supplies left amid the conflict in Ukraine, a new report says.

Crikey

Aust fuel supplies 'to last only a month'

Filling up at the bowser is a costly exercise for Australians with only 32 days of supplies left amid the conflict in Ukraine, a new report says.

AAP

Who are the 'teal independents'? Your questions answered about the candidates fighting for some of Australia's wealthiest electorates

They've been labelled the "teal independents" — a group of mostly female candidates taking on mostly male Liberal MPs in some of Australia's wealthiest electorates. This is how they could impact the federal election.

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Katherine Deves wasn’t chosen in spite of her views on trans people. She was chosen because of them

As the Warringah candidate’s past catches up with her, her selection shows how she was chosen for, not despite, her anti-trans beliefs.

Crikey

Anyone for a hung Parliament? Too early to call, but signs point to an independently minded House

Latest polling and the momentum behind independent candidates mean a hung Parliament could be a real possibility.

Crikey

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.

The Conversation

Trent Zimmerman joins Liberals calling for Scott Morrison to dump Katherine Deves over trans comments

The Liberal MP for North Sydney’s request came before NSW treasurer Matt Kean publicly called for the Warringah candidate to be disendorsed

The Guardian - AU

Morrison defends Warringah candidate as push to oust her strengthens

Scott Morrison and NSW treasurer and leading moderate Matt Kean are publicly at loggerheads over the future of the prime minister’s controversial captain’s pick for the seat of Warringah.

The Conversation

Scott Morrison faces Liberal mutiny over Warringah candidate Katherine Deves’ trans views

NSW treasurer Matt Kean and long-time Liberal activist Walter Villatora call for Deves to be disendorsed

The Guardian - AU

Trans women in sport politicised and weaponised in election campaign as other issues ignored

Focus has once again turned to the issue of transgender women in sport, leaving more significant issues unchallenged, writes Tracey Holmes.

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The Guardian - AU

NSW Liberal candidate likens anti-trans activism to opposing the Holocaust

Katherine Deves apologises for comparing stance on trans rights to being part of ‘French resistance’

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Zali Steggall Called Out Her Lib Rival For Hiring Her Ex-Husband’s *Wife* & What Is This, MAFS?

Put this in the burn book.

Crikey

Captain’s kick: is Morrison about to face his Pauline Hanson moment?

The PM has had to do a U-turn after Katherine Deves’ comments on trans people, a shining example of ‘captain’s picks’ that go awry.

Crikey

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Good morning, early birds. Liberal candidate in Warringah Katherine Deves described a diversity celebration day as “grooming tactic” promoting “extreme body modification”, and Labor Leader Anthony Albanese says our budget can’t afford to boost the JobSeeker rate. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Morrison abandons support for trans sport ban after hand-picked candidate apologises for tweets

Liberal Katherine Deves apologises for post describing trans kids as ‘surgically mutilated and sterilised’ as Zali Steggall calls for her disendorsement

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

Independents accuse Morrison of using trans sport ban as a ‘dog-whistle to the ultraconservatives’

Zali Steggall says ‘Liberal moderates should make clear they would oppose any legislation’ while Christian lobby group wants Coalition to back PM’s ‘strong stand’

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

Crikey

Sticks and stones

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been confronted by a pensioner over broken election promises, and according to analysis crossbench MPs Helen Haines, Zali Steggall and Rebekha Sharkie have voted with Labor two thirds of the time during this Parliament. It’s the news you need to know,…

The Guardian - AU

Coalition accused of sitting on environment report to avoid delivering ‘more bad news’

Calls for report to be released before election so voters know ‘official state’ of environment under Morrison government

The Guardian - AU

Zali Steggall more likely to support Coalition in hung parliament if Scott Morrison dumped

Independent MP, who could hold balance of power, says she has ‘grave concerns’ over PM’s leadership and influence of the Nationals

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