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Albanese or Dutton? Our experts deliver their leaders’ debate verdicts
For most of our panellists, the debate was a close-run thing as leaders ducked and weaved under tough questioning.
‘Looks and smells like a tax’: Dutton’s gas plan risks violating the Constitution
The opposition leader’s gas scheme could spark a High Court battle with fossil fuel giants, as legal experts warn the policy appears discriminatory.
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I’ve followed leaders for 10 elections. Society’s getting angrier
Protesters have always been liable to get angry. But the police presence during this election campaign shows that anger is getting worse.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Dutton thinks he can sell tax deductible housing to young voters. Good luck with that
It’s difficult to understand why the Coalition thinks rolling out a policy that can be easily compared to negative gearing will win people over.
Rachel Clun
Contributor
The real cost of living fix is renewables, not nuclear
Politicians know what brings down household bills. But the Coalition isn’t talking about it.
Rebecca Huntley
Researcher and author
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