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Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

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.

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

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

Dutton shows sweeter side in chocolate shop stop

Dutton shows sweeter side in chocolate shop stop

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.

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PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown

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

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

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

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.

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Teddy bears and toddlers as Dutton sways to softer side

Teddy bears and toddlers as Dutton sways to softer side

Teddy bears and toddlers as Dutton sways to softer side

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.

Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia

Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia

Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia

Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia

Peter Dutton rejects claims he made false statements about the Indonesian president on Russian war planes, while Labor is also sidestepping questions.

'Mountain to climb' for PM as Labor ascends in polling

'Mountain to climb' for PM as Labor ascends in polling

'Mountain to climb' for PM as Labor ascends in polling

'Mountain to climb' for PM as Labor ascends in polling

Labor is widening its lead on the coalition in polling but many voters remain undecided, with one consultant saying the Liberals can convince them.

PM downplays awkward air kiss as campaign heads south

PM downplays awkward air kiss as campaign heads south

PM downplays awkward air kiss as campaign heads south

PM downplays awkward air kiss as campaign heads south

After an awkward exchange with Tanya Plibersek on the campaign trail, Anthony Albanese has refused to say whether his purported rival will keep her portfolio.

Summit hope for state if election climate favours Labor

Summit hope for state if election climate favours Labor

Summit hope for state if election climate favours Labor

Summit hope for state if election climate favours Labor

The Festival State's premier hopes his federal colleagues win the May 3 election and then secure hosting rights for a United Nations global climate summit.

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

An economist has warned election policies for first homebuyers risk pushing prices up when many aspiring home owners think they're already beyond reach.

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.

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Dutton's son saving like mad in hopeless housing market

Peter Dutton took his son out on the campaign trail as he assured his government would offer housing hope for young Australians like 20-year-old Harry.

Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

The official launch of Labor's campaign in a key state sets the stage for a down-to-the-wire election battle as the prime minister looks to boost momentum.

Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged

Australians wanting to buy their first home and taxpayers looking for cost of living reprieve have become the centrepiece of the major parties' pitches.

Dutton looks to the past as he plans for the future

Surrounded by Liberal luminaries, Peter Dutton is hoping to follow their footsteps all the way to Kirribilli House as he vows to "get Australia back on track".

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Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Major parties have focused their attention on the west with ferry rides and celebrity appearances kicking off another day of campaigning.

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

Helping more households capture solar power in a battery could have a market-wide impact, although some could miss out on the biggest savings.

No town is too far in Nationals' fight for the regions

Nationals Leader David Littleproud wants to leave a legacy etched across regional Australia as a week-long tour provides glimpses into where it can happen.

Candidates have eyes on the prize in democracy lottery

Hundreds of political candidates are locked into the federal election as the electoral commission determines their spot on the voting ballot.

Redundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan

The coalition has shifted on its plan to save billions by shrinking the public service, floating the prospect of voluntary redundancies for the first time.

Scrapping vehicle rules could crash emission goals

A proposal to remove penalties from Australia's vehicle emissions standards has divided the industry, with some groups claiming it will undo progress.

Emotions high as iconic town waltzes into history books

The small outback town of Winton has a history far outweighing its size, and residents have welcomed new hope following a landmark funding commitment.

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