FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 26 - Caught on Camera

Poll could be personality contest in battleground seats

Australians living in some of the country's most marginal seats know what - and who - will and won't sway their votes.

AAP · Mar 28, 2025

The Coalition has promised $400m for youth mental health. Young people told us what they need

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised a Coalition government would spend an extra A$400 million on youth mental health services.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2025

Afternoon Update Election Edition: campaign is on; Dutton’s gas plan questioned; and a shoe runs into trouble

It’s official: Australia is heading to the polls on 3 May as PM tells reporters he was ‘born ready’ for election campaign

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025

Leaders on charm offensive but punters aren't buying it

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are on the offensive for the election but punters aren't buying what's on offer.

AAP · Mar 28, 2025

Australian election called for 3 May – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025

'Turning the corner': Albanese's on point for campaign

Labor has launched its first campaign advertisement, laying out its bid for a second term in office as it leans on traditional values such as health care.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Australian prime minister calls election amid shadow of Trump and cost-of-living crisis

Anthony Albanese’s ruling Labor party faces a challenge by the centre-right Coalition led by Peter Dutton at the 3 May vote

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2025

Albanese calls May 3 election, with cost of living the central battleground

Australians will go to the polls on May 3 for an election squarely centred on the cost of living.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025

View from The Hill: uninspiring leaders, stressed voters and the shadow of Trump make for an uncertain contest

The usual story for a first-term government is a loss of seats, as voters send it a message, but ultimate survival.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025

Australians almost never vote out a first-term government. So why is this year’s election looking so tight?

Now that an election has been called, Australian voters will go to the polls on May 3 to decide the fate of the first-term, centre-left Australian Labor Party government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025