March
Albanese wins anti-Trump vibe, but Dutton in front seat by seat
According to the punters, a more conservative crossbench of 11, minus a couple of teals and Greens, would be willing to support a Coalition government.
Who could hold power on the crossbench, and what they want
Tougher action on climate change and breaks for small business are what an emboldened crossbench could champion if teals and Greens get the election results they want.
The 25 seats that will decide the election
The poll will focus on two dozen contests in Sydney and regional NSW, suburban Melbourne, Perth and regional Tasmania.
Labor’s environmental promise sleeps with the fishes
Labor went to the last election talking big on the environment, but political reality has got in the way.
WA Labor softens criticism over North West Shelf delay
The decision on whether the huge Woodside-run gas venture can run for another 40 years could end up being made by a minority government.
What these five voters think of the budget (and Labor’s election bid)
Jim Chalmers’ budget may be Labor’s last big pitch to cling to majority government. We spoke to voters in five crucial electorates to hear what they have to say.
Greens pledge home-made defence drones, climate ‘army’
Australia would pull out of deals with the US for tanks, helicopters and submarines to build its own drones and missiles under a Greens election policy.pol
Big swing to Libs in Victoria but struggling for traction in WA
Victoria has swung back strongly to the Coalition since the last election. Lesser so has NSW, while Western Australia has barely moved.
Greens join army of crossbench home battery boosters
Under the proposal, households looking to replace their gas appliances with electric versions would be able to access up to $10,000 in grants and $20,000 in low-interest loans.
Coalition targets Climate 200 candidates over Greens affiliations
Polls show neither major party will win enough seats to form a majority government, so focus is on independents who could hold the balance of power.
The unlikely alliance aiming to slow AUKUS developments
While the national security implications of AUKUS have long been scrutinised, its effect on a pink snapper habitat off Perth may have been unappreciated.
February
The state of play in your electorate
Explore the key demographics of your electorate and our take on who is likely to win.
The Property Council’s vampire mortgage controls
The housing lobby’s bizarre new idea suggests a profound identity crisis.
Crossbench shut out of political donations overhaul
Teal MPs and the Greens have slammed a deal by the major parties to revamp electoral funding laws.
‘Dutton-proofed’: Greens-Labor agree to keep gas out of energy scheme
Liberals say the deal for the capacity investment scheme that underwrites new clean power projects is a preview of how an ALP minority government would run.
Greens target Gina Rinehart with new billionaire’s tax
Some 150 billionaires would pay an annual 10 per cent tax on their wealth, in the minor party’s latest move to target high-income earners and dramatically expand government spending.
Labor’s worst fears confirmed, Greens get another reality check
If the Werribee swing was replicated uniformly in Victoria at the federal election, Labor would lose about 11 seats.
Byelection result could force Labor to splash cash in Melbourne’s west
Voters have lashed Premier Jacinta Allan’s government in Werribee and look to have dumped the Greens in the inner-city seat of Prahran.
Chapel Street will reveal Dutton’s chances in Victoria
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will be watching the Prahran byelection closely as the federal Liberals look to win back key seats in inner Melbourne.
January
Greens promise $95b in new spending in one month
The minor party’s latest pitch is for Canberra to spend $8 billion over four years to underwrite 50¢ public transport fares, saving commuters about $2000 a year.