BIZARRE: 11 | Mind Blowing Facts

Can the independents upset Australia’s political status quo?

As trust in the major parties declines, independents hope to win over voters in Saturday’s election.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022

Australian leaders focus on undecided voters in final campaign push

Australia's political leaders raced to get their message out to undecided voters in marginal seats on Thursday, two days before a general election, with economic problems dominating the last stretch of a tough campaign.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

Australian leader won't say who might attend Tokyo summit

Australia’s leader won't say who might represent the nation at a summit with U.S., Indian and Japanese leaders just three days after elections on Saturday

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Australian election: Where is climate change on the agenda?

Most Australians want action on climate change, but you would not know that from the campaign for Saturday’s election.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022

The Coalition says Labor has a plan to introduce a 'sneaky carbon tax'. Is there any evidence?

The Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you that Labor plans to introduce a 'sneaky carbon tax'. But is there any evidence to their claims, or is it just a scare campaign?

ABC News · May 16, 2022

After fires and floods, climate-conscious independents could determine Australian election

After some of the worst fires and floods ever to hit Australia, a new cohort of climate-conscious independents are threatening to shake up the federal election on Saturday, putting the government under pressure in key districts and potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Scott Morrison 'not contemplating' quitting if he loses election, claims he can defy polls again and win a second term on Saturday

Prime Minister Scott Morrison claims he can defy national opinion polls and win Saturday's federal election, saying Australians want him to be a "more inclusive" Prime Minister if he gets another term in power.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Scott Morrison suggests Labor may have leaked AUKUS information had it been briefed sooner

Prime Minister denies Australia broke with the Biden administration when it decided not to consult Labor about its decision to scrap the French submarine program and unveil an ambitious new plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with the UK and the US.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

If the polls are right, he may soon be the next Australian prime minister. So who is Anthony Albanese?

Today we are running two longer articles looking at the men who are vying to be the next Australian prime minister. You can read Michelle Grattan’s profile of Scott Morrison here.

The Conversation · May 15, 2022

Australia PM, trailing in election polls, announces housing policy

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a housing policy on Sunday aimed at boosting home ownership and curbing high prices, as his government lags the opposition Labor Party days before a general election.

Reuters · May 15, 2022