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Face off: PM, Dutton cross paths in campaign hot spot

Face off: PM, Dutton cross paths in campaign hot spot

After a week of zipping across the nation in pursuit of votes, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have crossed paths on the campaign trail for the first time.

Brush with democracy: push to add dental into Medicare

Brush with democracy: push to add dental into Medicare

Brush with democracy: push to add dental into Medicare

Brush with democracy: push to add dental into Medicare

The Greens want to use minority government negotiations at the upcoming federal election to achieve a long-held ambition of adding dental to Medicare.

'No time to waste' for those requiring a postal vote

'No time to waste' for those requiring a postal vote

'No time to waste' for those requiring a postal vote

'No time to waste' for those requiring a postal vote

As the federal election looms, people who cannot vote in person have been urged to apply for a postal ballot as soon as possible, or risk missing out.

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How the west could be won: Dutton digs in on mining

How the west could be won: Dutton digs in on mining

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on backing the mining and resources sector in the west as he digs for votes in a battleground state.

'Not the act of a friend': PM, Dutton decry US tariffs

'Not the act of a friend': PM, Dutton decry US tariffs

Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have "no basis in logic", Anthony Albanese says, as Peter Dutton accuses the prime minister of neglecting the US relationship.

PM derides 'aggro' Dutton as US tariff threat looms

PM derides 'aggro' Dutton as US tariff threat looms

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are talking up their credentials for dealing with Donald Trump as they brace for potentially far-reaching American tariffs.

Housing and crime spearhead Dutton's pitch in key seats

Housing and crime spearhead Dutton's pitch in key seats

Community safety is a key tenet of Peter Dutton's pitch to voters as he positions himself as a strong leader in contrast to a prime minister he brands as weak.

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Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament

Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament

Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament

Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament

A minority party will push for one per cent of the federal budget to be spent on "restoring" nature if the election produces a hung parliament.

'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton

'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton

'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton

'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton

A "divisive" Peter Dutton is more interested in clinching the nation's top job than working for his electorate, says an independent looking to unseat him.

Dutton hopes rail pledge will get Libs back on track

Dutton hopes rail pledge will get Libs back on track

Dutton hopes rail pledge will get Libs back on track

Dutton hopes rail pledge will get Libs back on track

A winery has become a curious backdrop for an airport transport pledge as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton makes his pitch to the outer suburbs.

Managing Trump, tariffs looms large in bid for votes

Managing Trump, tariffs looms large in bid for votes

Managing Trump, tariffs looms large in bid for votes

Managing Trump, tariffs looms large in bid for votes

Australia's political leaders say biosecurity and medicines are not up for debate in response to tariffs set to be announced by US President Donald Trump

Dutton becomes the Hunter as he attacks key coast seats

Dutton becomes the Hunter as he attacks key coast seats

Dutton becomes the Hunter as he attacks key coast seats

Dutton becomes the Hunter as he attacks key coast seats

Two of Labor's blue-collar, coal mining seats are in Peter Dutton's sights as he uses his nuclear and gas policies to sell his key pledge of cheaper bills.

PM takes election battle on well-trod path to wild west

PM takes election battle on well-trod path to wild west

PM takes election battle on well-trod path to wild west

PM takes election battle on well-trod path to wild west

Anthony Albanese has prioritised Australia's mining state, visiting WA for the 30th time as prime minister to try to sandbag support.

'Bad for your mental health': MPs downplay polls trend

'Bad for your mental health': MPs downplay polls trend

'Bad for your mental health': MPs downplay polls trend

'Bad for your mental health': MPs downplay polls trend

Labor could be in the box seat to form the next government, according to three major opinion polls, but both major parties are playing down their significance.

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Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Peter Dutton is asking voters who they trust more to manage the economy and community safety as he shores up votes in a key battleground.

PM fires Medicare shots as opposition digs in on energy

Health care and power bill promises have dominated day one of the federal election campaign as political leaders converged on the Sunshine State.

Albanese takes fight to Dutton in his own backyard

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken the election fight to Peter Dutton's home turf, kicking off his campaign in the opposition leader's electorate.

'Turning the corner': Albanese's on point for campaign

Labor has launched its first campaign advertisement, laying out its bid for a second term in office as it leans on traditional values such as health care.

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Leaders eyeball each other as campaign kicks off

The election campaign is finally official - and Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are wasting no time telling voters why they should vote for their parties.

Leaders on charm offensive but punters aren't buying it

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are on the offensive for the election but punters aren't buying what's on offer.

Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3

Australians will cast their ballot on May 3, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ending months of speculation about the timing of the next federal election.

Ex-defence minister pleads not to abandon Ukraine

Retiring Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has used her final speech in parliament to draw a line in the sand over support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.

Trailblazer senator opens door for more LGBTQI members

Retiring senator Louise Pratt has been remembered as a trailblazer advocate for marriage equality as she issued one final call to action to her colleagues.

Battle lines drawn over tax cuts as election looms

Universal $5 a week tax cuts are being raced through parliament as debate around cost of living intensifies ahead of the federal election.

Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote

Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.

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