Labor takes early lead despite backlash over Chalmers’ budget
Labor has taken an early lead over the Coalition despite poor ratings for last week’s budget, according to the first Newspoll of the campaign. FOLLOW LIVE
Federal Election
WATCH: Blowtorch applied as Dutton plays mother of all mind games
An election campaign isn’t just about the seat-by-seat results, it’s also about playing the mother of all mind games, writes Joe Hildebrand. SEE THE VIDEO
Newspoll: Thumbs up for Labor despite damning budget opinion
The latest Newspoll shows Prime Minster Anthony has nosed ahead in the election race, but voters were scathing about last week’s budget. See what they thought.
Watch: Malcolm Turnbill II, the show stopping cocky on Albo’s tail
Anthony Albanese’s election campaign was upstaged by the cameo appearance of an elderly cockatoo named Malcolm Turnbill II. See the video.
Campbell: The real ‘cruel hoax’ of this election campaign
After four days listening to this lot, it’s hard not to feel that if a country gets the politicians it deserves then we must have been must been very bad indeed.
‘Too little too late. Stop treating us like fools Albo’
Anthony Albanese declared he would make supermarket price gouging illegal if he was re-elected Prime Minister. His plan went down like a lead balloon. WHAT YOU SAID
Labor’s headache: Fiery Vic battlegrounds to decide election
For the first time since 1990, Australia will be focused on Victoria where at least 16 seats will help determine whether Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton for government, writes James Campbell.
New poll predicts big name MPs will lose seats
A new poll shows the “most likely” result and which seats are set to see major changes, with several well-known incumbent members in danger of being replaced.
Poll surprise for Albo on election trail
The first polls of the election campaign have been released, showing it’s a very tight race but with one party just in front – but it’s not all good news.
Aussies feel worse off under Albo as voters given a ‘choice’
New data has revealed how almost half of all Australians feel now compared to when Anthony Albanese took office, as he and Peter Dutton argue they can both fix the country.
Video: Dutton’s injured wife joins election race after fall
Peter Dutton’s wife – who the Opposition leader joked was the star of the show – has joined him on the campaign trail after he revealed she recently had a fall. See the video.
10 key policy differences between Labor and Coalition
The lead up to this federal election has many people in doubt over a clear winner, but the Albanese Government and the Coalition’s stance on these top issues give away some clues.
Video analysis: The seats that will decide next PM
These key seats and their undecided voters have the most power to decide Australia’s fate when the nation heads to the polls. WATCH THE VIDEO
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.
Election Shorts
Albanese Kicks Off Re-election Campaign with Local Pledge in Key Seats
Dutton offers advice during brewery tour
Peter Dutton’s injured wife joins election race
Is Dutton’s fuel cut promise enough to sway voters?
Here’s what the budget means for the election
What Jim Chalmers said vs. what he really meant
Jacinta Price: Don’t expose kids to guilt politics
‘Entirely unjustified’: Albanese slams Trump tariff decision
More Election News
Reader asks what’s the long term plan to boost housing affordability
Home ownership has become the impossible dream for many younger Australians who also struggle to find a place to rent. We asked the Finance Minister what Labor plans to do about it on behalf of a reader. WATCH THE RESPONSE
Coalition won’t name dollar figure for what Aussies will save on power bills
The Coalition has ruled out putting a dollar figure on how much Australians will save on electricity under its new plan, saying it won’t fall into the same trap as Labor.
‘Like a rat’: New detail on video ‘threat’ to Burke
A protester has slammed Labor MP Tony Burke for ‘scurrying like a rat through the fire escape’ after he left a Muslim prayer event due to security concerns.
Dutton slams PM’s plan to fine price gouging supermarkets
Peter Dutton has slammed Labor’s supermarket plan, claiming it would do little to reduce grocery prices. Vote in our poll, have your say.
MP congratulates self in social media blunder
Independent MP Andrew Gee appeared to thank himself in an embarassing social media blunder on a post slamming his former party.
Bombshell call in new election polls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is closer than thought to forming a majority government, bombshell new polling has revealed.
Brisbane emerges as key election battleground
Brisbane is shaping up as hot property in the federal election, as Labor and the Coalition attempt to reclaim critical Greens-held seats and avoid a hung parliament.
COP this: Albo’s climate conference could cost us ‘billions’
Anthony Albanese wants Australia to host a climate change conference, as SA pitches for COP31. But the Coalition says it could cost “tens of billions” in climate financing.
Albo under pressure after Dutton throws political gauntlet down
Anthony Albanese is under pressure to rule out a deal with the Greens after Peter Dutton openly said he would be willing to negotiate with key crossbenchers in a minority government.
Trump D-day to shake up campaign
Voters will be watching Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton closely this week, with another round of Trump tariffs set to shake up the campaign.
Who is the PM’s fiancee Jodie Haydon?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s partner Jodie Haydon will join him on the federal election campaign trail. This is what we know about her.
‘Taking the p***’: Albo on supermarket trend
Anthony Albanese has fired a brutal shot at Australia’s supermarket giants, accusing them of “taking the p***” as he vows to outlaw a loathed tactic.
WATCH: Your question answered as PM quizzed on migration
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to cutting migration numbers but was vague on details when asked a question from one of our readers. SEE HIS RESPONSE
Payback time as Albo, Dutton set out to annihilate the Greens
It is the great Green dream — Labor and the Liberals want to annihilate the Greens in three seats they hold. It’s payback time, argues Joe Hildebrand. See the video.
Deal or no deal?: Aussies deserve answer from Labor, Greens
The PM won’t be able to shrug off questions about a potential deal with the Greens. Aussies will be eager to know if a vote for Labor also means a vote for Greens. See the video.
$50m plan for Musk-style attack on Aus gov
Billionaire Clive Palmer plans to drop $50 million on the election campaign, calling for a Elon Musk-inspired overhaul on government “waste”.
WATCH: Hecklers strike PM’s visit, Dutton targeted twice
On the first day of the election campaign, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been heckled by angry voters. WATCH VIDEO, FOLLOW LIVE
Early election betting odds reveals who’s in front
The betting market has never been this close, with Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese cents apart. But it’s not a fait accompli for either side yet.
Rookie staffer to blame for Independent MP’s Facebook gaffe
An independent federal MP is at the centre of an embarrassing social media blunder after one of his campaign staffers attempted to impersonate a constituent, but replied to the politician’s Facebook post from his own account.
’Why are you lying’: Dutton event crashed
Climate protesters have crashed a second Peter Dutton event on a dramatic first day of campaigning for the May 3 federal election.
Penbo: Massive misstep that’s doomed Dutton already
It’s very hard to see a path to victory for an opposition leader who appears to have put his efforts into wooing the wrong voters, writes David Penberthy.
PM under pressure as Trump’s tariffs to crash election
Anthony Albanese is on a collision course with Donald Trump on tariffs. Former ambassador to the US and Liberal treasurer Joe Hockey has revealed why we failed to secure an exemption.
Election sledging will get ugly with Trump’s tariff impact
The early salvo shows how much the US President is set to impact Australia’s campaign – potentially dragging it into a hyper-personal jostle between our two prospective leaders.
‘We will reduce tax’: Dutton’s pledge to Aussies ‘doing it tough’
Peter Dutton has issued his first voter pledge as the election race begins, calling on Aussie voters to vote for the Coalition after “Labor’s bad decisions”.
Two things Albo can do to win the election
Voters are frustrated, and this stems from fear about the future. Peter Dutton has been the beneficiary of this. But Anthony Albanese can do two things to change it, argues Joe Hildebrand.
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