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Meta to mark AI, deepfakes to shield election integrity

Meta to mark AI, deepfakes to shield election integrity

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, is implementing transparency measures to tackle disinformation during the Australian election.

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Labor has refused to reveal Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target before the election, despite it being the subject of cabinet debate for over a year.

Health split as premier targets economy in new cabinet

Health split as premier targets economy in new cabinet

Health split as premier targets economy in new cabinet

Health split as premier targets economy in new cabinet

Fresh from a massive election win in his own right, Premier Roger Cook has stamped his authority on the Labor cabinet with new portfolios and a reshuffle.

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Treasurer to tighten belt in 'few surprises' budget

Treasurer to tighten belt in 'few surprises' budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hosed down speculation of a major upgrade to forecast revenue and warned of "few surprises" on budget night.

Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

A referendum asking Australians whether a minister should have the power to strip a dual national of citizenship has been floated by the coalition.

Greenland vote buoys Australian rare earth miner

Greenland vote buoys Australian rare earth miner

The rise of a pro-business and mining-friendly party in Greenland’s election has sparked hope for a stalled Australian rare earth minerals project.

PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead

PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead

Anthony Albanese has improved his standing among voters, drawing level with Peter Dutton for satisfaction in polling for the first time in a year.

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Poll party on hold as triumphant premier waits on count

Poll party on hold as triumphant premier waits on count

Poll party on hold as triumphant premier waits on count

Poll party on hold as triumphant premier waits on count

The final makeup of state parliament is still taking shape after Labor's barnstorming third-term victory, delaying the returning premier's official victory lap.

Palmer pledges big biscuits for Patriots election blitz

Palmer pledges big biscuits for Patriots election blitz

Palmer pledges big biscuits for Patriots election blitz

Palmer pledges big biscuits for Patriots election blitz

Billionaire Clive Palmer has munched on a favourite Australian snack while expounding on his new party's Trump-style policies and promising to spend big on ads.

Deepfakes harder to detect spurring election concerns

Deepfakes harder to detect spurring election concerns

Deepfakes harder to detect spurring election concerns

Deepfakes harder to detect spurring election concerns

Hyper-realistic digitally altered or created images are becoming harder to detect and platforms designed to detect them are failing to do so, research shows.

Climate 200-backed candidates edging out incumbents

Climate 200-backed candidates edging out incumbents

Climate 200-backed candidates edging out incumbents

Climate 200-backed candidates edging out incumbents

Momentum is building for Climate 200-backed independents as they claw away at major party margins and have a strong chance of being elected at the federal poll.

Personal grievance driving violent youth radicalisation

Personal grievance driving violent youth radicalisation

Personal grievance driving violent youth radicalisation

Personal grievance driving violent youth radicalisation

Young people who access radical and violent content online and on social media are more likely to hold conspiratorial views and believe violence is okay.

Labor edges ahead of coalition in Roy Morgan poll

Labor edges ahead of coalition in Roy Morgan poll

Labor edges ahead of coalition in Roy Morgan poll

Labor edges ahead of coalition in Roy Morgan poll

Support for federal Labor has risen in four states and helped it edge ahead of the coalition, a Roy Morgan poll indicates.

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

The Liberals and Nationals should view an election wipe out like a drug addict hitting rock bottom and realise they need to change, a party leader says.

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'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

Upbeat but weary after leading Labor to a third term in WA, Premier Roger Cook has reflected on his emphatic victory and the upcoming federal election.

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Federal Labor is eyeing off more seats in Western Australia and has pledged to fight hard to win them after Premier Roger Cook secured a landslide victory.

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Premier Roger Cook will govern in his own right after leading Labor to a third term, with the Liberals failing to make a significant dent in its vote.

Cyclone blows PM's April 12 election plan off course

The prime minister has cut speculation he could call an election by Monday, saying this is not the time for politics as a cyclone nears.

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Western Australian ALP eyes win, but may shed 11 seats

Despite two polls predicting WA Labor will win a third term in office, Premier Roger Cook says he's not taking victory for granted and the party remains humble.

Political truth laws get tick, AI threat to poll pruned

Labor is being criticised for being hypocritical over truth in political advertising laws, after supporting the action despite icing progress on the reform.

'Nerves high' as Labor closes in on state poll victory

Labor is being universally tipped to win in Saturday's WA poll, but Premier Roger Cook says he is nervous and the contest will be tight.

PM pushes for fixed terms amid election date talk

Questions about the timing of the federal election, as cyclone Alfred looms, have prompted the prime minister to reignite his push for fixed poll dates.

Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Australia's wealthiest state could spend billions of dollars on election promises if Labor is re-elected for a third term as an election draws closer.

Housing and crime as parties sharpen election pitches

Labor vows to turbocharge home building and the Liberals pledge the toughest bail and parole laws in state history as the parties count down to election day.

Swag that sways: from It's-Time skivvies to Albo socks

In the world of political merchandise, Liberal polo shirts, Greens totes and Labor socks are de rigueur on the election trail. But do they win votes?

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