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Samantha MaidenNational political editor

Samantha Maiden is the political editor for news.com.au. She has also won three Walkleys for her coverage of federal politics including the Gold Walkley in 2021. She was also previously awarded the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year, Kennedy Awards Journalist of the Year and Press Gallery Journalist of the Year. A press gallery veteran, she has covered federal politics for more than 20 years.

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Federal Election

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has sought to weaponise Liberal frontbencher Jane Hume's extraordinary and unsubstantiated claim that

‘Chinese spies’ claim ahead of election

Accusing the Liberal Party of questioning the loyalty of Chinese Australians, Senator Wong has taken to social media.

Federal Election

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton joined by Liberal candidate for Moore, Vince Connelly visit a fuel station in the electorate of Moore on May 02, 2025 in Perth, Australia. Australia will hold a federal election on May 3. (Photo by Dan Peled/Getty Images)

AUSSIES’ FINAL SAY: Dutton horror show confirmed in last poll

The final Newspoll has confirmed that Labor ends the election ahead of the Coalition with a two party preferred lead.

Federal Election

Comedian could derail Albo’s freight train

Comedian could derail Albo’s grand plan

A stand up comedian who cracked gags about wanting to have sex with Barnaby Joyce is poised to win a seat in Parliament.

EXCLUSIVEFederal Election

‘Swing is on’: Pauline Hanson declares One Nation is surging and could take Jacqui Lambie’s seat in Parliament

Hanson: ‘I want to see her gone’

Pauline Hanson has declared Tasmanians have “had enough” of Jacqui Lambie revealing her own daughter is in with a chance to win her Senate spot.

Federal Election

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has accused Peter Dutton of “selling out Australia” with American-style policies as he attacked his decision to introduce a new vape tax and flog e-cigarettes in supermarkets.

Dutton’s plan to ‘turn Australia into America’

Peter Dutton has been accused of “selling out Australia” with American-style policies.

EXCLUSIVEFederal Election

Secret internal polling reveals shock result

Secret internal polling has exposed 15 key seats that will decide who will win Saturday’s federal election – and it’s horror news for one leader.

EXCLUSIVEFederal Election

Mr Albanese said he was struck by how he received the same care as his mother did – despite being the leader of the Labor Party. Picture: Facebook

Albo breaks silence on secret struggle

Anthony Albanese has opened up about a secret struggle he’s been dealing with while travelling across the country during a gruelling election campaign.

National

Desperate Dutton pulls out the big guns

Peter Dutton is ramping up his claim that Labor is plotting a de facto “inheritance tax” on super balances over $3 million, as the polls suggest he’s taken another hit.

Opinion

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the Michigan National Guard at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Harrison Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Maiden: Temu Trump-et of Horrors for Peter Dutton

There’s one man you can expect to cop the blame from Dutton’s inner circle if he loses on Saturday, writes Samantha Maiden.

Federal Election

GLEN WAVERLEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton drinks tea with Chinese community leaders on April 30, 2025 in Glen Waverley, Australia. Australia will hold a federal election on May 3. (Photo by Dan Peled/Getty Images)

Horror final poll shows Peter Dutton done

Adam Bandt just declared the “wheels are falling off” Peter Dutton’s campaign and now fresh polling data has delivered a new blow to the Liberal Party.

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