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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.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 27, 2025

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 · Apr 25, 2025

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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 · Apr 18, 2025

Labor receives assurances from Indonesian defence minister – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

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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.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Apr 9, 2025

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

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Apr 8, 2025

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025

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

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

'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 · Mar 30, 2025

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

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 30, 2025

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.

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2025

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 · Mar 26, 2025

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 · Mar 26, 2025

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 · Mar 26, 2025

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 · Mar 25, 2025

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

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

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.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025

Australia budget 2025: the seven graphs you need to see

These are pure Labor tax cuts – just what the ALP should be all about – but why are we still letting gas companies get off scot-free?

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