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Independents accuse Morrison of using trans sport ban as a ‘dog-whistle to the ultraconservatives’

Zali Steggall says ‘Liberal moderates should make clear they would oppose any legislation’ while Christian lobby group wants Coalition to back PM’s ‘strong stand’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

The Victorian seats to watch this election in the state dubbed the ‘Massachusetts of Australia’

Despite its reputation as a progressive state, Victoria could be decisive in the event of a tight federal election

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2022

How political parties are using microtargeting to sway voter choices ahead of the federal election

Political campaigners are able to serve digital ads to voters with increasing precision, based off their online footprints. Despite how common this practice is, an exemption for parties within Australia's privacy laws means it's not always clear how they've captured your data.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

Vic independent wins Goldstein signs bid

The campaign manager for former journalist turned political candidate Zoe Daniel has won a court bid to display signs promoting her federal election campaign.

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

Zoe Daniel’s court challenge over sign ban ‘will have ramifications for the entire state’, says judge

Counsel for Daniel argued ‘absurd’ law means signs protesting war in Ukraine could also be ruled against

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2022

Trial begins in Zoe Daniel placard case

A trial has begun for a man seeking to overturn a Melbourne council's move to prevent him placing signs promoting an ex-journalist turned political candidate.

AAP · Mar 9, 2022

Scott Morrison says defence force ‘not available on a moment’s notice’ to respond to disaster – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2022

Fed election sign stoush heads to court

Federal election candidate Zoe Daniel's team has launched court action against a Melbourne council over an election sign stoush.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022

Zoe Daniel launches supreme court challenge over Goldstein sign stoush

Independent is challenging Melbourne council ruling that campaign signs must not be erected before federal election called

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

Independent Zoe Daniel points to Josh Frydenberg campaign signs to appeal against council ruling

Bayside council used its power ‘to prevent political communication’ when it ruled in favour of Liberal Tim Wilson, Daniel’s lawyers say

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022