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Exclusion zones: is Peter Dutton’s campaign avoiding proposed nuclear power sites?

The opposition leader says he ‘won’t be able to get to all’ of the seven locations earmarked for flagship nuclear policy, while Labor says he has not been within 50km of any during election campaign

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Pocock calls Coalition’s planned public service cuts ‘pure Canberra bashing’ – as it happened

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When ‘equal’ does not mean ‘the same’: Liberals still do not understand their women problem

“Women’s” issues are once again playing a significant role in the election debate as Labor and the Liberals trade barbs over which parties’ policies will benefit women most. In the latest salvo, the opposition has announced a $90 million package to combat family and domestic violence.

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Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

During a visit to Tasmania's wine producing region, Peter Dutton has raised a glass of Pinot Noir with two of his three children.

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PM out to prove he's best for the west in mining, rail

In his third visit to Western Australia while campaigning, Anthony Albanese hopes sandgroper parochialism will help pave a path to victory.

AAP

Coalition tied in knots over EV, immigration policies

The coalition has performed another election campaign about-face, this time vowing to scrap electric vehicle subsidies, as it slides down the polls.

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Indonesian ambassador met senior Australian diplomats on same day Albanese accused Dutton of ‘damaging relationship’

Exclusive: Meeting with Dfat deputy secretary not specifically about reported Russian military request, diplomatic sources say, but may have been canvassed

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Australia needs more than hollow words about a fair go – we need brave policy-makers

It is not only conservatives who love our country and believe it worthy of defending

The Guardian - AU

'Easiest decision': campaign hits close to home for PM

Before taking his campaign west, Anthony Albanese has opened up about his mother while unveiling upgrades for a women's health centre.

AAP

Qantas labour hire workers due to land major pay rise

Hundreds of Qantas labour hire workers are set to receive a big pay rise under Labor's landmark "same job, same pay" reforms after a union deal.

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Afternoon Update Election 2025: Coalition pledges defence boost; early voters set new record; and a putrid millipede infestation

Dutton commits to redo security checks for Gazan refugees and doubles down on antisemitism questions in citizenship tests

The Guardian - AU

Australia needs bold ideas on defence. The Coalition’s increased spending plan falls disappointingly short

Just as voting has begun in this year’s federal election, the Coalition has released its long-awaited defence policy platform. The main focus, as expected, is a boost in defence spending to 3% of Australia’s GDP within the next decade.

The Conversation

Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

The coalition's defence spokesman has been ambushed by questions about his views on women in combat, overshadowing a major policy announcement.

AAP

Peter Dutton reaffirms support for antisemitism citizenship test question and re-vetting Palestinian visas

Coalition leader says he will subject Palestinians from Gaza on visitor visas to more scrutiny, echoing claims – without evidence – they are a national security risk

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Dutton refuses to specify what Coalition’s $21bn of pledged defence spending would be used on

Opposition leader insists costings will be released prior to the election as Andrew Hastie says ‘America-first’ US means Australia’s defence must be prioritised

The Conversation

Why do Labor and the Coalition have so many similar policies? It’s simple mathematics

Pundits and political scientists like to repeat that we live in an age of political polarisation. But if you sat through the second debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton last Wednesday night, you’d be forgiven for asking what polarisation people are talking about.

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All The Barbs Traded Between Albo & Dutton In Most Heated Debate Yet: ‘Complete Nonsense’

"Prime Minister, you couldn't lie straight in bed," Dutton said in what felt like a Real Housewives episode.

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Trade unionists, conservationists and church groups unite against Dutton’s nuclear plan

Seven Regions Nuclear Free alliance launches campaign representing groups who oppose Dutton’s proposed nuclear power reactors in their communities across Queensland, NSW, SA, Victoria and WA

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Peter Dutton to promise Australia will boost defence spending to the 3% of GDP demanded by Trump administration

Labor’s Richard Marles says announcement is a ‘pathetic whimper’ rather than a defence policy

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: ‘lying’ claims in leaders’ debate, IMF rings global economic alarm bell, Gore lashes Trump

Australia expected to lose $13bn in output thanks to Trump tariffs, body says; Nine awards third debate to Peter Dutton after familiar exchanges

The Guardian - AU

Coalition pledges to remove EV tax break two days after Dutton ruled out scrapping it – as it happened

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Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.

The Guardian - AU

Nationals MP accused of ‘fobbing off’ Gippsland constituents concerned by Dutton’s nuclear plan

Darren Chester had previously called for ‘conversation’ around Peter Dutton’s nuclear policy, but several constituents say their attempts to raise concerns have been ignored

The Guardian - AU

‘Moral panic’ about new media’s influence on young voters underplays their interest in politics, creators say

Young Australians want to change the world – they just aren’t relying on traditional media to help them do it

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Dutton promises Coalition would increase defence spending to 3% of GDP ‘within a decade’

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will promise a Coalition government would boost Australia’s spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP within five years and 3% within a decade.

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