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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

The Guardian - AU

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

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The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth backs windfarms in Vic's east

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

AAP

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.

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.”

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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.

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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

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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

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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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Campaign sign stoush: Liberal MP asks constituents to dob in people displaying Zoe Daniel material

Council said independent’s signs are allowed under planning provisions but Tim Wilson insists they can’t be erected until election called

The New Daily

Liberal cops flak over ‘dob in neighbours’ plea

Federal MP Tim Wilson has been slammed after inviting constituents to dob in neighbours for displaying political advertisements featuring his opponent.

AAP

Federal poll candidates clash over posters

A stoush has erupted between an independent candidate and Victorian Liberal MP Tim Wilson over federal election campaign posters.

The New Daily

Liberal denies letterbox plea shows he’s vulnerable to teal challenge

'Teal' candidates such as Zoe Daniel have the Liberal Party directing resources and energy to what were previously considered blue-ribbon Liberal seats.

ABC News

As hundreds die in aged care from COVID-19, the families of those who died in 2020 want answers

In the first six weeks of 2022, more than 700 people died of COVID-19 in aged care across Australia. The families of those lost early in the pandemic fear nothing has been learnt from the loss of their loved ones.

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How The Pandemic Launched A Vintage Toaster Restoration Boom

Tim started saving toasters from the scrap heap, and now he's rebuilding them for rock stars.

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