Stunning prediction suggests this election may already be over
What if this election was already over before polling day? Well it’s possible it will be and the beginning of the end starts tomorrow, writes Joe Hildebrand.
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Trumpet of Patriots candidate tries to bail two weeks before election
Less than two weeks before voters hit the booths, a Trumpet of Patriots candidate has been told he is not allowed to bail on the election after an odd move from Clive Palmer.
Full list: Where to vote early in the federal election
Australia will head to the polls on May 3 to vote for the next federal government. Here is everything you need to know about voting early.
Spring rolls and bad polls – Albo out to lunch as Dutton dishes on crime
Peter Dutton is spruiking his pedophile register plan and insists he can still win despite dire polls, while the PM dodged a ranting protester before a Chinese feast. LIVE UPDATES
Anthony Albanese’s cockiness is toying with fate
In the past 72 hours, the Prime Minister and his team — buoyed by recent polls — have shifted gear into new, dangerously cocky territory, writes James Morrow.
Bolt: Dutton just signalled he’s either a closet climate infidel or weak in his faith
Opposition leader Peter Dutton just got a brutal reminder that every Liberal leader should get through their head: you can’t run from these idiotic climate wars.
Peter Dutton needs a resurrection of biblical proportions
For Peter Dutton it is truly Hail Mary time. He needs nothing short of a miracle to get back in the hunt, writes Joe Hildebrand.
New poll reveals stunning Albo news
New polling has unearthed fresh insight into how the Australian public will approach the upcoming election.
Labor’s primary vote lifts to highest point in more than a year
With less than two weeks left in the election campaign, Labor’s primary vote has lifted to its highest point in more than a year, although support for the Prime Minister has fallen.
Newspoll delivers fresh election bombshell
Labor is edging towards a narrow victory, according to the latest Newspoll, as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton continues to sink in popularity.
‘I don’t know who to vote for’: Election MatchMaker is here to help
Having trouble wading through the parties’ promises, or just can’t decide what’s real and what’s spin? Election MatchMaker is here to help. USE THE INTERACTIVE TOOL NOW
Six BS claims from Albo and Dutton debunked
Green hydrogen doesn’t work, Albanese is spending more than Whitlam, and investors hate nuclear — we break down the spin to bring you the facts from the election campaign trail.
‘I’m no scientist’: Seven moments and zingers in leaders’ clash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have faced-off and battlelines were drawn. See the key moments.
Best of our election race cartoons
These are the best illustrations from our cartoonists who capture the funny side of what’s going on in the federal election race. SEE THE PICTURES
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Comedian suddenly deletes dozens of anti-Liberal posts
A company run by comedian Dan Ilic, which received $588k from Climate 200 in the 2022 election, has removed dozens of unauthorised images attacking the Coalition on Instagram.
Dutton’s plan to stop organised crims and sex offenders
Opposition Leader and former police officer Peter Dutton will unveil his plan to “crack down on crime from the border to the backyard”.
Liberals overhaul how-to-vote card after ‘unconscionable’ act
The Liberal Party will change its how-to-vote cards in an independent-held seat after it was revealed a candidate was involved in a 2021 civil court case.
LISTEN NOW: Which MP loves Maroon 5 on Spotify?
We have asked Australia’s MPs what their top five songs are on the election trail and one has revealed Maroon 5 is on his list. Listen now.
‘F–k him, we’re not getting rid of him’ – Palmer’s pocket dial
Clive Palmer’s reaction to this journalist’s queries about an under fire candidate have been exposed after the Australian businessman appeared to accidentally call the journalist back.
Pro-teal, anti-Libs comedian paid $588k by Climate 200
For the second election in a row a social media campaign run by comedian Dan Ilic is attacking Peter Dutton and promoting ‘teal’ independents.
Leaders’ quiz: Whose pornstar name is Billy the Cat Colthorpe?
The movies that make them cry, their first dates with their partners, and the songs that get them up at karaoke. How well do you know the leaders? Take our quiz to find out.
Battleground seats to watch as Dutton seeks a miracle
Victoria will swing, WA is a stronghold, NSW is up for grabs and fierce battles unfold in Teal and Green seats. As we get to the pointy end of this campaign, these are the seats to watch, writes Tom Connell.
‘They’re coming for us’: Bandt makes no apologies for wild tactics
Adam Bandt has made no apologies for the Greens’ “fun” campaign, insisting his party was setting the agenda on the key election issues.
Watch: Aussies ‘don’t have a clue’ who Albo, Dutton are
The man who has run Australia for the last three years, Anthony Albanese has had such a deep impact on the country some people were left blank when seeing his face. WATCH THE VIDEO
WATCH: PM, Dutton share messages on ‘values that bind us together’
For Christians across Australia, it’s the most sacred time of year – a moment to reflect on sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ, writes Peter Dutton while Anthony Albanese describes it as ‘central’ to faith. SEE THE VIDEOS
WATCH: How I turned the PM into ‘Easter Al-Bunnyese’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been turned in to the “Easter Al-Bunnyese” as both leaders continue to make promises worth millions of dollars to Australian voters. SEE THE VIDEO
Credlin: You can’t trust Albo’s weasel words on negative gearing
The Greens have said negative gearing reform would be a must for them to form a minority government. The PM said he has ‘no plans’ to change policy, but we’ve heard these weasel words before, writes Peta Credlin.
This election will come down to the best of a bad lot
With less than two weeks until polling day voters have a bleak outcome to look forward to either way, writes Madonna King.
‘Dumber and dumber’: Billionaire sledges Albo and Dutton
Clive Palmer has promised a Royal Commission into Covid lockdowns and criticised both major parties as he launched his party’s campaign with an unashamedly Trump flavour. LATEST
‘They don’t add up’: Big problem major parties face
You will see Labor and the Coalition and the Greens put big reassuring price tags on their policies with assurances they are fully costed. But are they? Joe Hildebrand isn’t convinced.
Bare cupboards, working six days a week: Aussies tell of costs crisis
The heartbreaking reality of the cost of living crisis has been revealed by everyday Australians who say they are struggling to put food on the table while some haven’t been out for dinner in a year. VIDEO
Clive Palmer’s shocking ballot plan for Labor and Liberals
Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots is set to have a damaging effect on the Coalition, according to one pollster, with support for the minor party expected to fracture primary votes.
Sabrina Carpenter and Home Alone star’s wild election cameo
Labor and the Liberals are embracing the weird, wacky and just plain cringe this election campaign. WATCH THE BEST (AND WORST)
Albo’s plan to protect penalty rates for 3m Aussie workers
Penalty rates for three million workers on awards will be protected under an Albanese government pledge that reignites an election fight over industrial relations.
Explosive toll of Labor’s nuclear scare campaign as Dutton’s vote collapses
Anthony Albanese’s nuclear scare campaign is decimating the Coalition’s primary vote, with Peter Dutton possibly picking up one seat in a battleground state, an exclusive new poll shows.
200,000: The number Albo and Dutton need to solve housing crisis
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton need to do more to solve our housing crisis — and experts say there’s a key number they need to hit.
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