INSANE: 22 - The Real Truth

Coalition rethinks its return to work mandates

Policy feared to be unpopular in seats with high numbers of working professional women now only applies to Canberra-based bureaucrats

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025

Labor leads in three recent national polls, four weeks from the election

The federal election will be held in four weeks. A national YouGov poll, conducted March 28 to April 3 from a sample of 1,622, gave Labor a 51–49 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous non-MRP YouGov poll taken March 14–19.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Latham ordered to pay independent MP’s legal costs after losing defamation case – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2025

Managing Trump, tariffs looms large in bid for votes

Australia's political leaders say biosecurity and medicines are not up for debate in response to tariffs set to be announced by US President Donald Trump

AAP · Mar 31, 2025

Most Republicans Oppose Expanding Trump's Power, Want Congress To Challenge Him When Needed: Poll

According to the CBS News/YouGov poll, conducted on March 27 and 28, only 32% of Republicans want Trump to have more power than he already holds. Meanwhile, 55% believe he currently has the "right amount" of power, and 13% think he should have less.

International Business Times · Mar 31, 2025

UK public’s charity donations and sponsorship drop to lowest levels

Just half of people donated and only a fifth sponsoring for charitable causes.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

'Bad for your mental health': MPs downplay polls trend

Labor could be in the box seat to form the next government, according to three major opinion polls, but both major parties are playing down their significance.

AAP · Mar 30, 2025

Labor gains lead in post-budget Newspoll; would be one seat short of majority in YouGov MRP poll

Labor’s regaining of polling momentum has continued into the first week of the formal election campaign. A national Newspoll, conducted March 27–29 from a sample of 1,249, gave Labor a 51–49 lead, a two-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. This is Labor’s first Newspoll lead…

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2025

Labor on cusp of second-term majority: poll

Labor has had a reversal of fortune as the election campaign gets underway, with the latest polling showing working voters shifting away from the coalition.

AAP · Mar 29, 2025

All signs point to a hung parliament: what does this mean, and what should crossbenchers do?

‘Don’t be bullied by anyone’ and avoid ‘horse trading’. Former kingmakers Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott advise new crop of independents

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2025