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Voters are struggling to name a life-improving policy

Voters are struggling to name a life-improving policy

Polling shows the government and opposition are struggling to convince voters they're capable of improving their lot as the clock winds down to election day.

PM schooled in Chinese as he courts future voters

PM schooled in Chinese as he courts future voters

PM schooled in Chinese as he courts future voters

PM schooled in Chinese as he courts future voters

Language class was first on the prime minister's timetable as he said "ni hao" to Chinese school students.

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.

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

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.

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

Coalition tied in knots over EV, immigration policies

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.

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

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.

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Both major parties are going into an election promising to increase gas production, even though the majority of Australians want more renewables.

Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

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.

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

The election contest is heating up in the bush, with Nationals leader David Littleproud making a return trip to a regional seat the party can't afford to lose.

Smear campaign: illegal pamphlets target independent MP

Smear campaign: illegal pamphlets target independent MP

Smear campaign: illegal pamphlets target independent MP

Smear campaign: illegal pamphlets target independent MP

The election watchdog has launched a probe into unauthorised pamphlets which an independent MP has decried as 'negative' and 'unlawful'.

'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

Although the coalition has assumed underdog status, Peter Dutton says he could still snag a win - while Anthony Albanese isn't letting his guard down.

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Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

Easter break not all peace as Labor lob eggs over wages

Australians hopeful of a cordial Easter break have been denied a reprieve in the final stretch of an election as the clock ticks to flip undecided voters.

Gamer senator takes to streaming in chase of youth vote

As Gen Zs and millennials become the country's dominant voting bloc, politicians are exploring new horizons and platforms to try to grab their attention.

Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

Billionaire Clive Palmer has made his pitch to party faithful's after launching the Trumpet of Patriots campaign at his own resort.

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Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Undecided voters in marginal seats being targeted by independents are overwhelmingly in support of whistleblower protections and say it could sway their vote.

Dutton shows sweeter side in chocolate shop stop

The opposition leader has bared his sweet tooth, grinning from ear to ear as he made a campaign stop at a chocolate shop ahead of the Easter holidays.

PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown

Humility and some hostility was on show as the prime minister and opposition leader returned to the stage for their second election debate.

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Australians will be asked to choose between competing ideals as the prime minister's "state daddy" style goes up against Peter Dutton's car-heavy image.

Forum puts forgotten election issue under the spotlight

Violence against women has barely surfaced during the federal election campaign, but MPs from all sides of politics say they are taking the issue seriously.

Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell.

Teddy bears and toddlers as Dutton sways to softer side

The opposition leader is trying to forge a softer personality on the campaign trail after years spent as the coalition's hard man.

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