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Crossbenchers have decried Australia's political system as "broken" and have reaffirmed their commitment to voters to tackle the issues they care about.

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No, Mr Morrison. Minority government need not create 'chaos' – it might finally drag Australia to a responsible climate policy

Labor might be leading in the national polls, but a hung parliament after the May 21 election remains a distinct possibility.

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Election preferences: do you need to think strategically before voting in the lower house?

With prominent independents creating unusual contests in some seats, voters may be confused about how to allocate preferences. But there is a simple solution

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High-profile independents say they would negotiate with either major party in event of hung parliament

We asked 13 independents how they would approach negotiations with major parties if neither wins a majority

The Guardian - AU

What happens if there is a hung parliament: how would independents approach talks and what is non-negotiable?

Read the full responses from independent candidates and crossbench MPs surveyed

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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

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Australia election: climate and cost of living in focus as leaders stumble

Labor hope to end a decade in opposition by ousting Scott Morrison’s government on 21 May, but independents have grabbed most attention

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Australian Electoral Commission investigating fake signs suggesting independents are Greens

The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating a series of doctored posters that have appeared overnight incorrectly showing the names and faces of "teal" independent candidates with the Greens logo.

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Scorched dystopia or liveable planet? Here’s where the climate policies of our political hopefuls will take us

The federal election campaign takes place against a background of flooding on Australia’s east coast, where some residents remain in temporary accommodation a month after the disaster. It’s just the latest reminder Australia is set to become a poster child for climate change harms.

The Conversation

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

Sydney news: Telstra fined, ordered to repay $1.73 million to customers

MORNING BRIEFING: Telstra has been fined half a million dollars by the telecommunications watchdog and forced to pay back nearly $2 million after overcharging thousands of customers.

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Emily Seebohm condemns ‘horrific’ transphobic billboard that uses her image without permission

Olympic swimmer says election message promoted by rightwing lobby group Advance ‘is just awful to me’

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AOC and Swimming Australia threaten legal action over billboards claiming ‘women’s sport is not for men’

Conservative lobby group uses images of elite swimmers in ads targeting ‘woke politicians’ but Emily Seebohm says Advance acted ‘without my consent’

The Guardian - AU

Swimming Australia Has Condemned The Demonic Anti-Trans Billboard Going Around Sydney

The fuck is this shit?

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The moderates in the NSW Liberals are in a fight they never wanted over Katherine Deves

Analysis: With debate over Warringah candidate continuing, party divisions pave way for difficult year ahead

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison refuses press conference as John Howard calls teal independents ‘anti-Liberal groupies’

Warringah MP Zali Steggall accuses former prime minister of using ‘appalling sexist language’

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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

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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”.

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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.

ABC News

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.

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.

The Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

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 Guardian - AU

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

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