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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

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 13, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

‘No way’: Australia’s blunt Trump warning

The government has come out swinging, saying there is “no way” Aussies would accept Donald Trump meddling with a huge costsaving measure.

National

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos- MARCH 19, 2025. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visiting Rochedale Village Doctors, Brisbane QLD.Picture: NewsWire/Steve Pohlner

Albo to slash cost of prescription medication

In a huge move designed to make the federal election all about Medicare, the Prime Minister unveiled the big change, promising it will come into force on January 1.

Federal Election

Shock blow is pure nightmare fuel for Dutton

There are three reasons why the Labor Party has hit the lead again in the polls, and they’re all bad news for Peter Dutton.

Mental Health

The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visiting Rochedale Village Doctors, Brisbane QLD - on Wednesday 19th March 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Huge news for struggling Australians

The Albanese government has made a huge announcement destined to help millions of struggling Aussies through the fight of their lives.

BreakingNational

Update on Lehrmann judge’s ‘corrupt conduct’

The former judge accused of “serious corrupt conduct” over his leadership of the Board of Inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has made a stunning announcment.

PollOpinion

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 13, 2025: The Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton speaks during a media event at the HQ of Disaster Relief Australia in Hendra, QLD.Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Maiden: Shock blow is pure nightmare fuel for Dutton

There are three primary reasons that could explain the new position the Opposition Leader finds himself in, writes Samantha Maiden.

Federal Election

Dutton slams ‘Trump-lite’ claims over plans

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has vowed to do “whatever it takes” to deport terrorists as he flags changes to the citizenship test.

National

Aussies set for major energy bill help

Ahead of the March 25 budget that will be handed down next Tuesday, Mr Chalmers has vowed to find a way to deliver cost-of-living relief without putting pressure on inflation.

Federal Election

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - March 17, 2025: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visits the Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne which was destroyed by an arson attack in December 2024Picture: NewsWire / David Geraghty

‘Mad idea’: Dutton’s call for new referendum

Peter Dutton’s plan to hold a costly referendum has come under fire from by a former Liberal attorney-general.

National

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - March 17, 2025: Opposition Peter Dutton speaking at a joint press conference with Michaelia Cash and James Paterson at 4 Treasury Place. Picture: NewsWire / David Geraghty

Dutton, Libs drop Aussie tax bombshell

Aussie couples are getting slugged $7000 a year in extra income tax, according to new analysis of Labor’s tax cuts.

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