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Poll points to two-horse race for newest electorate

Poll points to two-horse race for newest electorate

Community support for a well-regarded country candidate appears to be strong in Australia's newest electorate, but polling suggests she won't win the seat.

Political heavyweights tip scales in Labor's favour

Political heavyweights tip scales in Labor's favour

Political heavyweights tip scales in Labor's favour

Political heavyweights tip scales in Labor's favour

Labor is ahead in two ultra-tight seats, including one at the centre of a heated salmon farming debate, polling shows a week out from the federal election.

Ex-MP's rare comeback bid in key marginal seat

Ex-MP's rare comeback bid in key marginal seat

Ex-MP's rare comeback bid in key marginal seat

Ex-MP's rare comeback bid in key marginal seat

A marginal seat is the battleground for a former MP staging a comeback bid and a sitting member who is its first Labor MP since 1949.

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Leaders ease off on messaging as Aussies tune out

Leaders ease off on messaging as Aussies tune out

On a day light on for policy announcements, polling showed the major parties are struggling to convince voters they're capable of improving their lot.

Dutton promises to get tough on Top End crime

Dutton promises to get tough on Top End crime

Peter Dutton has talked tough on crime in a visit to the Top End, after making housing- and healthcare-related election promises in Queensland.

Hammer and tongs: PM urges supporters to 'go hard'

Hammer and tongs: PM urges supporters to 'go hard'

Anthony Albanese has urged Labor loyalists to keep their foot on the gas as the campaign enters its final stretch.

Bush voters looking further afield for local action

Bush voters looking further afield for local action

Rural voters want a national plan that considers the millions of people living outside cities, with a new poll predicting a political shake up in the bush.

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Dutton faces eject button as dogfight for seat tightens

Dutton faces eject button as dogfight for seat tightens

Dutton faces eject button as dogfight for seat tightens

Dutton faces eject button as dogfight for seat tightens

A change to preference flows could put Peter Dutton in re-election danger, despite a two-party preferred lead in his marginal seat of Dickson, polling shows.

'Messy' campaign has Dutton in peril amid poll plunge

'Messy' campaign has Dutton in peril amid poll plunge

'Messy' campaign has Dutton in peril amid poll plunge

'Messy' campaign has Dutton in peril amid poll plunge

Peter Dutton's unpopularity is driving a continued fall in support for the coalition, polling suggests, amid questions over the opposition's electoral strategy.

Experts unplug Peter Dutton's power bill rise figure

Experts unplug Peter Dutton's power bill rise figure

Experts unplug Peter Dutton's power bill rise figure

Experts unplug Peter Dutton's power bill rise figure

Experts say Peter Dutton's often-repeated campaign claim that power bills have increased by $1300 is misleading and based on cherry-picked data.

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

During a visit to Tasmania's wine producing region, Peter Dutton has raised a glass of Pinot Noir with two of his three children.

High steaks: Nats' food security plan protects farmers

High steaks: Nats' food security plan protects farmers

High steaks: Nats' food security plan protects farmers

High steaks: Nats' food security plan protects farmers

The coalition has pledged to prioritise developing a food security strategy to protect farmers and ensure wholesale savings flow through to shoppers.

PM out to prove he's best for the west in mining, rail

PM out to prove he's best for the west in mining, rail

PM out to prove he's best for the west in mining, rail

PM out to prove he's best for the west in mining, rail

In his third visit to Western Australia while campaigning, Anthony Albanese hopes sandgroper parochialism will help pave a path to victory.

Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn

Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn

Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn

Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn

Australian drivers and employers could miss out on thousands of dollars in tax savings if the coalition puts the brakes on an electric vehicle policy.

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Coalition tied in knots over EV, immigration policies

The coalition has performed another election campaign about-face, this time vowing to scrap electric vehicle subsidies, as it slides down the polls.

Rubber hits the road as MPs vie for closely fought seat

Local issues such as worn-out roads, grocery prices and childcare shortages are big concerns for voters in a critical seat the Liberals are keen to hold on to.

Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Independents will be a "breath of fresh air" for rural Australians, who should look forward to the possibility of political competition, a former MP says.

AEC identify person behind unauthorised poll pamphlets

The electoral commission says the person who distributed 47,000 unauthorised pamphlets in the Sydney seat of Wentworth had no party or candidate links.

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'Easiest decision': campaign hits close to home for PM

Before taking his campaign west, Anthony Albanese has opened up about his mother while unveiling upgrades for a women's health centre.

Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

The coalition's defence spokesman has been ambushed by questions about his views on women in combat, overshadowing a major policy announcement.

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

The coalition will review the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, which has grown to include more than 30,000 workers, should it win the May 3 election.

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.

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.

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Voters in a tiny island community in Australia's north have begun to cast their election ballots as remote voting teams travel to the far reaches of the nation.

Eager voters ditch tradition, hit the ballot box early

Energy prices, housing supply and how leaders handle Donald Trump are among the issues on the minds of early voters as the first election ballots are cast.

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