Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge. AAP · Apr 22, 2025
Nationals MP accused of ‘fobbing off’ Gippsland constituents concerned by Dutton’s nuclear plan Darren Chester had previously called for ‘conversation’ around Peter Dutton’s nuclear policy, but several constituents say their attempts to raise concerns have been ignored The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025
‘Moral panic’ about new media’s influence on young voters underplays their interest in politics, creators say Young Australians want to change the world – they just aren’t relying on traditional media to help them do it The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025
Dutton promises Coalition would increase defence spending to 3% of GDP ‘within a decade’ Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will promise a Coalition government would boost Australia’s spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP within five years and 3% within a decade. The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025
Leaders trade barbs and well-worn lines in unspectacular third election debate Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have met for the third leaders’ debate of this election campaign, this time on the Nine network. And while the debate traversed much of the same ground as the first two, the quick-fire set up of the debate allowed for some more animated exchanges less… The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025
Election Diary: Dutton in third debate gives Labor ammunition for its scare about cuts In the leaders’ third head-to-head encounter, on Nine on Tuesday, Peter Dutton’s bluntness when pressed on cuts has given more ammunition to Labor’s scare campaign about what a Coalition government might do. The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025
Albanese accuses Dutton of ‘desperation’ in third debate marked by claims of lying Coalition leader blames poor polling on Labor attack ads as they trade barbs over Medicare, nuclear and cost of living on Nine’s Great Debate The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025
Australians begin to cast ballots in early voting ahead of 3 May general elections Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday. Euronews · Apr 22, 2025
Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate The prime minister and opposition leader have not held back, trading barbs and personal digs after a subdued day on the campaign trail. AAP · Apr 22, 2025
Dutton declared narrow winner of third debate – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025
Afternoon Update Election 2025: campaign quietens after pope’s death; Clive Palmer’s ‘tampering’ claims; third leaders’ debate tonight Dutton says today not for ‘overt politicking’ but both leaders will face off tonight The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025
Australians start voting in general elections as pope's death overshadows campaigning Australians have begun voting at general elections as campaigning is overshadowed by the death of Pope Francis The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025
Greens campaign signs defaced with offensive graffiti – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025
Election campaign at half-mast as leaders remember Pope Election campaign events by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been cancelled because of the Pope's death, as early voting opens. AAP · Apr 21, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025 Netherlands a ‘cautionary tale’ for Coalition’s mortgage deduction scheme, expert warns Cody Hochstenbach says the scheme in his country has driven up home prices and weighs heavily on taxpayers
The Conversation · Apr 21, 2025 Election Diary: Albanese government stays mum over whatever Russia may have said to Indonesia The imbroglio over the reported Russian request to Indonesia to base planes in Papua initially tripped Peter Dutton, and now is dogging Anthony Albanese.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025 Australian prime minister pays emotional tribute to Pope Francis as a ‘devoted champion’ Anthony Albanese, himself a Catholic, said the Argentinian pope had been ‘close to the people of Australia’
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 Australia hits back after being mocked by Russia as ‘having no cards’ to play in Indo-Pacific dispute Moscow’s warning over military ties with Indonesia sparks sharp response from Canberra amid election heat
AAP · Apr 21, 2025 Australian Catholics join world mourning for Pope Church leaders and politicians have led tributes to Pope Francis who has died after battling illness, with Catholics set to join services across the nation.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025 Coalition says a national sex offender register would be a ‘powerful deterrent’. How would it work, and why now? Proposed 12-month trial would be based on models in WA and UK and overseen by Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
AAP · Apr 21, 2025 'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling Russia has warned Australia to stay in its lane over concerns in Canberra about the prospect of the authoritarian state putting war planes in Indonesia.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025 Turnbull says ‘Trump-like’ Dutton’s nuclear policy a ‘really bad idea’ - as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Apr 20, 2025 'A lot of anger': crime a focus for Dutton in key state Peter Dutton has jumped on community concerns about crime, unveiling a $750 million package to tackle the problem.
AAP · Apr 20, 2025 'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling Although the coalition has assumed underdog status, Peter Dutton says he could still snag a win - while Anthony Albanese isn't letting his guard down.
AAP · Apr 20, 2025 Bots influencing election discussion on social media Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.