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Madura McCormack is the Federal Political Reporter at The Courier-Mail based in Brisbane. She was previously political reporter at the NT News and the Townsville Bulletin, and has also worked at Mackay’s Daily Mercury following her cadetship at The Courier-Mail.

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ROCKINGHAM, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 2nd 2024: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is in Perth today with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and the Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy, at a media event at HMAS Stirling. Picture: NewsWire /Philip Gostelow

‘Did the PM know?’: Fears of Putin on Australia’s doorstep despite denial

Indonesia has assured Australia that Russia will not be basing long-range aircraft at one of their military facilities – but the issue has raised more questions.

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Nationals Leader David Littleproud, left, made the comments while campaigning in the Central Victorian seat of Bendigo, which is currently held by Labor’s Lisa Chesters, right, with a 12 per cent margin. Pictures: News Corp

‘Deeply offensive’: Nats leader compares MP to a chihuahua

Would-be deputy PM David Littleproud has been accused of misogyny after comparing the political pull of a Labor MP Lisa Chesters to that of a chihuahua. SEE THE VIDEO

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 14, 2025: Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, Senator Katy Gallagher and Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker speak at a door stop in Geelong. Picture: NewsWire / David Geraghty

Indonesia assures Australia that Russia won’t get a military base

Indonesia has assured Australia that Russia won’t get a military base in the region after Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles issued a statement. SEE HOW THE DAY UNFOLDED

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos August 3, 2022: Australian Greens Leader, Adam Bandt addresses the National Press Club of Australia on 'The Greens and the 47th Parliament' in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

No such thing as a free lunch? Not if the Greens have their way

The Greens have announced a reheated policy to give every public school student a free lunch – at a cost of nearly $4bn a year.

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NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION BUS. DAY 17 14/04/2025 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In the TAS.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tours the Boyer Paper Mill near Hobart with Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, Education Minister Julie Collins, and Labors Candidate for Lyons Rebecca White. The visit marks the announcement of up to $24 million in federal support to secure local jobs and help the mill transition to a low-emissions future.Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseFinance Minister Katy GallagherEducation Minister Julie CollinsLaborÃs Candidate for Lyons Rebecca WhitePatrick Dooley, General Manager, Boyer MillJacob Batt, AMWU Tas State SecretaryPicture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire

Extra! Extra! PM’s $24m promise to Australia’s last paper mill

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is backing Australians continuing to buy newspapers into the future, pledging $24 million to support hundreds of Tassie jobs in the process.

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Labor vs Coalition: What you get from $25b promise spree

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have racked up almost $25bn in promises across a weekend-long spend-a-thon – with two clear winners emerging. Find out what you get.

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Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese at their campaign launches on Sunday.

Labor more likely to form government as voters turn on Coalition

Anthony Albanese’s approval rating has received a boost as the Coalition’s primary vote falls for the third consecutive Newspoll.

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How it works: PM’s $1k instant tax deduction – no receipts necessary

Anthony Albanese has promised to give all working Australians an instant $1000 off their yearly tax bill, with no receipts necessary. Here’s how it will work.

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Australiaâs Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on March 28, 2025. Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, locking in a showdown over climate promises, nuclear power and a runaway housing market. (Photo by MIKE BOWERS / AFP)

Labor’s $10bn promise strictly for first home buyers

First home buyers’ hopes of getting onto the property ladder faster will get a boost under plans to be unveiled by Anthony Albanese at Labor’s campaign launch. See what’s on offer.

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‘Seen this movie before’: Dutton blasts threat to own seat

Peter Dutton has doubled down again on claims he could be in trouble in his own marginal electorate of Dickson.

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