VIC:Labor, Liberal leaders to sharpen pre-election pitches With a state election on the horizon, Labor and Liberal party faithful are set to be whipped into a frenzy and discuss contentious policy reforms. AAP · May 22
One Nation's polling could herald messy hung parliament One Nation has eclipsed Labor in opinion polling for the first time, with political analysts suggesting Australia could be headed for future hung parliaments. AAP · May 22
Party leaders make election vow as PM defends tax With an election looming, two state party leaders have joined their federal counterparts to declare office is theirs for the taking. AAP · May 22
Albanese has been defensive and irritable at times – it’s not helping to sell a difficult budget British MP Wes Streeting has given a simple and arresting explanation of the need for tax reform – something that continues to elude the Labor government The Guardian - AU · May 22
Trouble in the ‘kingdom of Maranoa’: could a Nationals stronghold turn to One Nation? Some in rural Queensland are fed up with the status quo, but not everyone’s convinced by Pauline Hanson The Guardian - AU · May 22
AAP · May 22 FED:Labor warned against rushing through major tax overhaul The Greens are likely to give their support to changes to negative gearing and the capital gains discount but businesses fear it will drive investors offshore.