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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 11 - Caught on Camera

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022

Josh Frydenberg forced to alter federal election campaign posters after scout complaint

Josh Frydenberg's campaign team is covering over a photograph of a group of scouts featured on election posters after receiving a complaint from one of the subjects in the photo.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

Confidence drops among small business

Confidence and conditions dropped among small and medium-sized businesses during the March quarter, a National Australia Bank survey shows.

AAP · Apr 21, 2022

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The Loop: Ukraine's desperate negotiations on Mariupol, wash up from leader's debate and a baby supernova

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ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Guide Dogs Victoria launches internal investigation after CEO Karen Hayes publicly endorses Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

The organisation's chief executive officer Karen Hayes has publicly endorsed the Treasurer in her seat of Kooyong through a social media video and in letterbox flyers.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

If Labor wins the election, he is set to become the next federal treasurer. So who is Jim Chalmers?

This is the second in a two-part series on the major parties’ Treasury spokespeople. You can read Michelle Grattan’s profile of Josh Frydenberg here.

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2022

Bodies of Indigenous families’ loved ones left in morgues after collapse of funeral insurer Youpla

Federal government urged to provide compensation, as minister says families can apply for state-assisted or ‘pauper’ funerals

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2022

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He's the treasurer who may become the next leader of the Liberal Party. So how high can Josh Frydenberg fly?

`This is the first in a two-part series on the major parties’ Treasury spokespeople. You can read Carol Johnson’s profile of Jim Chalmers here.

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2022

The Wentworth Project: 'Soft' voters dislike Morrison but hesitate about Albanese

“Soft” voters who took part in focus groups in the Sydney seat of Wentworth this week were probably speaking for a vast number of Australians when they vented their disgruntlement with the two leaders who are fighting out this election.

The Conversation · Apr 15, 2022

The Coalition says Labor plans to introduce a 'death tax' if it is elected. Is there any evidence?

Since 2019, the Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you Labor will introduce a "death tax" if elected. But is there any evidence?

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Bridget Archer facing Ross Hart in fight for Bass, which Liberals hold by margin of just 0.4 per cent

In the marginal Tasmanian seat of Bass, sitting Liberal member Bridget Archer is going up against the former member, Labor's Ross Hart.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Voters love the Greens' message more than ever – but it may not lead to a surge of votes for them

The Greens have long battled against the perception they’re the radical fringe or the electoral ingenues of Australian politics.

The Conversation · Apr 12, 2022

View from The Hill: an election fought on the political low ground

This election is a contest between a desperate prime minister and an opposition leader who sometimes looks as though he has been promoted beyond his capability.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2022

Government urged to allow Asic to decide claims against itself after investors left in limbo

Former speaker says treasurer Josh Frydenberg should authorise corporate regulator to decide claims under compensation scheme for defective administration

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Apr 8, 2022

Ray joins khaki election, declares war on PM

The Libs' Paterson candidate, Brooke Vitnell, was perhaps fortunate to be out of town when Scott Morrison dropped into Edgeworth Tavern this week to exchange pleasantries with the locals.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Sorting the fact from the spin in Clive Palmer's National Press Club address

United Australia Party chairman Clive Palmer repeated some previously debunked claims at the National Press Club. But there were some new ones which need further context as well.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Armed children in every Aussie school? Bob Katter misses the mark with gun claim

The independent MP has a novel idea for protecting the country from potential foreign threats: give children guns. Experts say the background to his claim gets our history wrong.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Labor politicians are responding to the pre-election budget by attacking the government's record. Here's what you need to know to interpret their claims

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese have responded to the Coalition's pre-election budget with a string of attacks on the government's record. How do they stack up?

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The Conversation · Apr 6, 2022

Pandemic pain remains as Australia’s economic recovery leaves the poor behind

“Our recovery leads the world,” treasurer Josh Frydenberg told Australia on budget night last week. “We have overcome the biggest economic shock since the Great Depression.”

AAP · Apr 5, 2022

Hypersonic missile 'could hit in 14 mins'

As Australian, British and American leaders commit to cooperate on hypersonic weapons, the deputy prime minister has highlighted the nature of the threat.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2022

With WA’s budget surplus surging, its GST share is also skyrocketing as the federal election looms

WA's budget surplus is forecast to be an eye-watering $8 billion, yet it will soon receive more than $4 billion in extra GST revenue. While critics label the situation "scandalous", neither party seems willing to upset the apple cart on the eve of a federal election.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2022

What will the fuel excise cut save you? Not as much as the Treasurer says

As an appeal to middle Australia, to the voters politicians routinely describe as working families or battlers, the Morrison government’s centrepiece budget move to halve the fuel excise for six months has obvious attractions.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2022

Labor and Coalition ramp up pressure on multinational tax avoidance ahead of election

As part of its election pitch to fight multinational tax avoidance, Labor announces plans to tighten legal loopholes that allow big companies to shift profits offshore, as well as to introduce steps to increase transparency.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2022

Poll: Coalition cash splash leaves voters cold as just a quarter say budget will be good for them

Half of voters say budget designed to win election as Labor takes 11-point lead on economic management

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2022

Coalition and Greens gain in post-budget Newspoll as an Ipsos poll gives Labor a large lead

This week’s Newspoll, conducted March 31 to April 3 – the days following the March 29 budget –from a sample of 1,531, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the last Newspoll, three weeks ago.

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