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Clare ArmstrongNational political editor

Clare Armstrong is the national political editor of the Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Adelaide Advertiser and Courier Mail based in Canberra. She was previously a federal political reporter at the Daily Telegraph, and has also reported for the Townsville Bulletin. In 2021 Clare received the Wallace Brown Award recognising the best young journalist in the federal parliament press gallery.

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Federal Election

Labor swings axe as Dutton drowns in red

Liberals were left in shock at just how rapidly a sea of red swept across the country as Labor recorded one of its biggest ever election victories.

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Revealed: The crossbench kingmakers in minority government

These are the crossbench MPs who will hold all the power if Labor or the Coalition needs to form a minority government — and what they would want in return.

Federal Election

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese casts his ballot at Marrickville West Public School alongside his fiancÃÂ©e, Jodie Haydon, and his son, Nathan, on May 03, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Australians will vote on Saturday in a federal election that will decide the next government and shape the nation's direction on key issues like housing, cost of living, energy and healthcare. The election comes when international relations are fraught and will be watched closely globally. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Albo and Dutton vote as Labor slams Greens over last minute switch

The Greens have riled up Labor after appearing to run last-minute open tickets in crucial seats, as an influencer has messaged her young fans urging them to keep Peter Dutton out. Follow live updates.

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How a hung parliament could weaken Australia

With multiple polls pointing to a razor tight election result on Saturday, the prospect of a hung parliament remains very real — but senior ministers are warning it could weaken Australia.

Federal Election

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is met by a heckler as he greets supporters with Labor's local candidate Jodie Belyea at a pre-polling booth in Carrum Downs, in the electorate of Dunkley, on May 02, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. Australia will hold a federal election on May 3. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

PM heckled and sworn at by angry voter as Neo Nazis crash pre-polls

Anthony Albanese has been confronted by a furious voter who hurled expletives at him as Neo-Nazis crashed a Melbourne pre-poll station to intimidate voters. SEE THE VIDEO

Analysis

Two Ds, three Cs … and one A: Where Albo failed and won

Cost of living has dominated the Albanese Government’s first term in office, but how has the PM fared in other areas? FULL REPORT CARD

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. APRIL 24 , 2025. Greens Leader Adam Bandt with influencer Abie Chatfield before he DJÃs at The Brightside in Fortitude Valley.Picture: NewsWire/ Glenn Campbell

LISTEN NOW: Hit songs on DJ Adam Bandt’s Spotify list

We have asked Australia’s pollies what their top five songs are on the election trail and Greens leader Adam Bandt has a few surprising hits. See how his list compares to other MPs.

Federal Election

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese drinks a carton of iced coffee flavoured milk while visiting a TAFE in Tonsley, in the electorate of Boothby, on May 01, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. Australia will hold a federal election on May 3. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Libs win injunction against council, Albo samples tradies’ fave drink

Their polls are dire but the Liberal Party just had an important win in court, while Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton race around the nation for weird and wild photo ops. LIVE UPDATES

Federal Election

FRANKSTON, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton speaks at a press conference on April 30, 2025 in Frankston, Australia. Australia will hold a federal election on May 3. (Photo by Dan Peled/Getty Images)

‘Tough choices’: Dutton reveals multibillion-dollar cuts

Peter Dutton has detailed how he will cut billions of dollars from Labor’s spending plans if elected, saying getting Australia’s economy back on track will require ‘real leadership’ and hard decisions. DETAILS

Federal Election

‘Not saying I’m perfect’: PM hits out at ‘secret’ Voice comeback

Anthony Albanese’s path to victory was thrown into chaos after his Foreign Minister Penny Wong implied the dumped Voice to parliament would in the future be considered inevitable.

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