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Afternoon Update Election 2025: Coalition costings at last; visit from a Trump heavyweight; and trouble behind Liberal lines

Long-awaited costings show Coalition would gut long list of environment and clean energy programs if returned to power

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Economists slam major parties over timing of costings

The coalition has been criticised for releasing its costings just two days out from polling but Labor did the same during the 2022 election when in opposition.

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Businesses decry glaring omission from election debate

Small businesses say conditions are the toughest they've ever been and election promises will do little to help, with action on insurance costs notably absent.

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Election Diary: Dutton tops list of most distrusted, amid deepening voter cynicism about political leaders

In this election, voters are more distrustful than ever of politicians, and the political heroes of 2022 have fallen from grace, swept from favour by independent players.

The Conversation

Senator targeted in deepfake kiss clip with Alan Jones

Deepfakes have made their unwanted presence known in the election campaign with a viral image of a coalition senator and a retired shock jock.

AAP

Labor receives assurances from Indonesian defence minister – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Will there be leadership changes on both sides of politics next parliamentary term?

When Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor met for this week’s treasurers’ debate, the moderator observed that in three or six years they might be facing each other as prime minister and opposition leader.

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Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

As rate-cut bets see-saw, the Reserve Bank governor says Australia is well placed for overseas shocks in her first speech since Donald Trump's tariff thump.

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Australia aims for 'zero tariffs' after Trump backtrack

Donald Trump's tariff backdown has provided Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton with a fresh opportunity to position themselves as superior negotiators.

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Chalmers calls Coalition’s economic plan an ‘ambush’ as Taylor plugs spending cuts in treasurers’ debate

Opposition and Labor offer opposing pitches for economy in treasurers’ debate hosted by Sky News

The Guardian - AU

Election Diary: Chalmers and Taylor quizzed on personal flaws during animated treasurers’ debate

Perhaps the most compelling moment, at least for non-economists, in Wednesday night’s debate between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his “shadow” Angus Taylor was when each man was forced to respond to what critics see as their personal flaws.

The Conversation

Chalmers claims Coalition planning ‘secret cuts’ as Taylor guarantees health and education spending – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia looks to Asia, Europe amid US tariff turmoil

The prime minister has talked up regional opportunities as his government seeks to dispel fears of a recession following a tariff-induced market meltdown.

AAP

What time is the final leaders’ debate tonight? How and where to watch Albanese v Dutton

PM and opposition leader to hold fourth election debate on 7News. Here’s how to watch

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Coalition plan to guide investors through 'front door'

Major projects will be fast-tracked through a national investment office pledged by the coalition if it wins the election, over-riding regulators and red tape.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update Election 2025: Greens want 1% of budget for environment; Dutton ready for fight with Trump; and Val Kilmer dies aged 65

Greens have been in flood-stricken NSW town of Richmond, launching an election plan to increase environment spending

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'Chainsaw massacre' to cull public service under Dutton

Labor has likened coalition plans to slash one in five public service jobs to a horror movie, saying it would hurt communities without saving taxpayer dollars.

The Guardian - AU

Bowen says Dutton ‘making it up as he goes’ on gas plan as experts question lack of detail

Opposition leader promises to release secret modelling within days as former ACCC chair urges Coalition to explain how they would lower prices

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Oops, Another MP Has Been Caught Praising His Own Facebook Posts

Independent MP Andrew Gee has blamed a new staffer for a social media blunder in which his own account praised him in his comments.

The Guardian - AU

MP Andrew Gee praises himself as ‘the good guy’ in Facebook fail

Independent MP for Calare caught doing an ‘Angus Taylor’ by replying to a Facebook post from his own account

AAP

Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's budget reply has outlined an alternative vision to drive down energy costs and ease pressure on household budgets.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s budget tax cuts make good economic sense – and have backed Dutton and Taylor into a political corner

The tax cuts announced in Jim Chalmers’ fourth budget have left the opposition leader and shadow treasurer with limited options

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor on tax top-ups and budget bottom lines

As the election starter’s gun is about to be fired, Tuesday’s budget announced modest income tax cuts as the government’s latest cost-of-living measure. The Coalition has opposed the tax relief, with Peter Dutton’s Thursday budget reply to put forward his policy counters on the cost of living.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Coalition won’t back tax cuts, Black Sea truce agreed, a Perth power play

Treasurer springs surprise with tax cuts and puts opposition on the defensive; Russia and Ukraine will ‘eliminate the use of force’ in area

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Battle lines drawn over tax cuts as election looms

Universal $5 a week tax cuts are being raced through parliament as debate around cost of living intensifies ahead of the federal election.

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