Dutton shows sweeter side in chocolate shop stop The opposition leader has bared his sweet tooth, grinning from ear to ear as he made a campaign stop at a chocolate shop ahead of the Easter holidays. AAP · Apr 17, 2025
Crossbench calls for aid lift in face of meagre pledges As Australia's foreign aid drops as a proportion of the country's wealth, most crossbenchers have signalled they want an increase to meet UN benchmarks. AAP · Apr 17, 2025
Dutton 'believes in climate change' despite debate call After initially suggesting questions on the impact of climate change were best left to scientists, Peter Dutton has sought to clarify his position. AAP · Apr 17, 2025
8 Key Takeaways From The 2nd Federal Election Debate: Housing, Power Bills & Protests Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton took part in the second leaders’ debate of the 2025 federal election campaign. Here are the key takeaways. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 17, 2025
Morning Mail: Dutton admits mistake in leaders’ debate, UK court rules on definition of ‘woman’, gliders in danger Peter Dutton forced to admit mistake on Indonesia during second leaders’ debate The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025
Turnbull says negative gearing ‘examined by every government’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025
State of the states: six experts on how the campaign is playing out around Australia The federal election campaign has passed the halfway mark, with politicians zig-zagging across the country to spruik their policies and achievements. The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025
Albanese 'trusts' Trump as confidence in the US dives Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have revealed whether they trust Donald Trump, as new polling shows plummeting confidence among Australians in the key ally. AAP · Apr 16, 2025
Leaders split hares on facts before Easter reprieve Labor and the coalition are accusing each other of having a loose relationship with the truth after several missteps and personal attacks heading into Easter. AAP · Apr 16, 2025
Australian PM Vows Not To Bow To Trump On National Interest Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised on Wednesday to defend Australia's interests in its trade tangle with the United States, in a televised debate ahead of May 3 national elections. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025
Election Diary: there were a couple of ‘moments’ in second Albanese-Dutton encounter Two “moments” stuck out in Wednesday’s leaders’ debate, the second head-to-head of the campaign. The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025
Second leaders’ debate is a tame affair befitting a ‘deeply uninspiring’ campaign Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their second showdown of the 2025 federal election campaign. The debate, hosted by the ABC, was moderated by David Speers in the national broadcaster’s studios in Western Sydney. The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025
Housing, health, the economy, education and the environment – our assessment on the key questions in the leaders’ debate Guardian reporters and editors give their verdict on how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton responded to the major issues in this election The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025
Dutton admits he made mistake on Indonesia in ABC leaders’ debate as Albanese evasive on electricity prices Opposition leader also says ‘I’ll let scientists pass that judgment’ when asked if climate change impacts getting worse in second showdown The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025
The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025 Poll shows Australians hate Trump policies and have lost trust in US, but still strongly believe in alliance Australians strongly disagree with key policies of US President Donald Trump, and have overwhelmingly lost trust in the United States to act responsibly in the world, according to the Lowy Institute’s 2025 poll.
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown Humility and some hostility was on show as the prime minister and opposition leader returned to the stage for their second election debate.
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 Pro-Palestinian protesters crash leaders' debate Security measures have been beefed up at the second debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, as pro-Palestinian protesters descended on the event.
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare Australians will be asked to choose between competing ideals as the prime minister's "state daddy" style goes up against Peter Dutton's car-heavy image.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025 Afternoon Update Election 2025: Dutton ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president; PM confronted by rightwingers; and celebrities criticise all-female space trip Labor comes out swinging against the opposition leader over his comments about possible Russian military encroachment before the facts were clear
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025 Too much like Trump? Australia’s opposition leader Peter Dutton risks turning off voters Dutton has taken the Liberal party further to the right, but his strategy of aping the US president could be unravelling as Trump tariffs cause chaos
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement Peter Dutton has downplayed rare election-period comments from the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea, who says he prefers a Labor win.
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 Teddy bears and toddlers as Dutton sways to softer side The opposition leader is trying to forge a softer personality on the campaign trail after years spent as the coalition's hard man.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025 Albanese says ‘nothing’ will stop public appearances after being confronted by members of right-wing movement Men connected to right-wing group claiming responsibility for confronting prime minister at Melbourne hotel say there was ‘nothing James Bond’ about getting access
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025 Bridget McKenzie admits she was wrong to claim Russia and China want Albanese to win election Coalition frontbencher’s comments come after PM accuses Dutton of ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president over Russian military encroachment
AAP · Apr 15, 2025 Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia Peter Dutton rejects claims he made false statements about the Indonesian president on Russian war planes, while Labor is also sidestepping questions.