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Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton pledges national paedophile register; PM makes captain’s call over gambling ads
Follow live as we bring you the news of the election as the Labor and Liberal leaders’ campaign across the nation.
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Dutton says sacked Home Affairs boss Pezzullo ‘should have a role to play’ in nation’s future
The former Home Affairs Department secretary says he would be prepared to “again serve my country” if the government asked.
- Deborah Snow and Paul Sakkal
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The top reasons voters are hesitant on Albanese or Dutton – and it’s worse in marginal seats
An exclusive survey for this masthead reveals the top concerns voters have as the May 3 election approaches.
- David Crowe
Hostile and deeply divided: In south-west Sydney, it’s an election campaign like never before
Harnessing anger over Gaza, independents are posing an unprecedented threat to Labor in heartland seats.
- Eryk Bagshaw and Kayla Olaya
Federal election 2025 as it happened: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition offers tax breaks for small businesses
Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.
- Millie Muroi
Would Peter Dutton cut free TAFE? Does Tanya Plibersek have a place in Anthony Albanese’s cabinet? We reality check
It was a drama-filled week muddied with word salads and a truly criminal number of statistics being lobbed at punters. Here’s the truth behind the press conferences and debates.
- Bronte Gossling
Victoria’s hot seats week three as it happened: Adam Bandt DJs like nobody is watching (but everyone is); How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?
In a crisp white tee, Adam Bandt dropped the beat, not the policy, at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears, just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.
- Charlotte Grieve, Rachael Dexter, Clay Lucas and Cara Waters
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The $8.5 billion health pledge doctors say will disadvantage women
Longer consults already attract a smaller rate of funding per minute than shorter consults. The gap is set to widen despite additional funding.
- Aisha Dow and Kate Aubusson
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Dutton has spent years cultivating his image. Now he faces a dilemma
Twice a day, Peter Dutton meditates. No doubt, with the overwhelming task of overturning a first-term government, and a bruising election campaign, he’s needed it to steady him.
- Deborah Snow
Protect our universities in these times of ignorance
It’s more important than ever to keep our universities flourishing, writes Beverley Fine.
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