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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.

Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

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.

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Independent to confront major parties on crunch issues

Independent to confront major parties on crunch issues

Standing up to the major parties is a bigger part of the re-election campaign for former Wallabies captain turned independent senator David Pocock.

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.

Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

The Liberal Party it's more concerned about household costs than hosting climate talks with Pacific nations, ahead of the federal election.

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.

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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.

Leading economists call out coalition's inflation claim

Leading economists call out coalition's inflation claim

Leading economists call out coalition's inflation claim

Leading economists call out coalition's inflation claim

As the economy looks set to be front and centre in the election campaign, one of the coalition’s leading inflation claims has been called “a joke” by experts.

'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.

Voters despair as economic hurdles cloud future

Voters despair as economic hurdles cloud future

Voters despair as economic hurdles cloud future

Voters despair as economic hurdles cloud future

Australians' confidence in the government is at its lowest point since the Black Summer bushfires as their hope for the future wanes.

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

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.

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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.

Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months

Labor's popularity has finally rebounded, albeit narrowly, as the government pulled ahead of the coalition weeks ahead of the election, YouGov polling shows.

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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Campaigning ramps up as poll day looms

Voters have a week to decide how they'll cast their ballot in the nation's wealthiest state as election campaigning hits full speed.

Labor rattles tin for ad blitz as teal dollars roll in

Party faithful are being asked to donate for a Labor digital advertising campaign after the Climate 200 fundraising vehicle attracted more than $1 million.

Industry bailout steels Labor but poll pain persists

Labor still trails the coalition in exclusive latest YouGov polling as a federal election draws closer, despite voters backing a huge industry rescue package.

Liberal candidate's climate comment drives donations

Climate 200, which donates to the political campaigns of pro-climate action independents, significantly boosted its war chest after comments by one Liberal.

Small business pledge as political parties trade blows

Labor has promised to provide dozens of small business development grants in a state election pitch as Liberals pledge millions of dollars for community groups.

Electric buses promised as conservatives target Labor

WA Labor has promised to build hundreds of electric buses if it's re-elected as the Liberal and National parties head to the regions to woo voters.

Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

A draft proposal to make gambling companies more accountable for harm through a duty of care is being considered by a federal minister.

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