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WA Nationals have launched a new campaign against Labor.

WA Nationals accuse Labor of waging ‘war on the weekend’

The line is similar to former prime minister Scott Morrison’s scare campaign during the 2019 election, when he accused then-Labor leader Bill Shorten of wanting to “end the weekend”.

  • Hamish Hastie

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Exclusive polling shows swings against Labor late in the year in two crucial states.

Labor loses ground in biggest states but Albanese still has edge on Dutton as PM

Voters have cut their support for Labor in the nation’s two most populous states, heightening the prospect of an election swing that wipes away the government’s majority.

  • David Crowe
Peter Dutton is likely to announce a reshuffle before Christmas.

Dutton to revamp his election-year frontbench as MPs head for exits

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will unveil a revamped frontbench as soon as this weekend, in a shake-up to replace two shadow ministers and promote younger MPs.

  • Nick Bonyhady and James Massola
What’s on WA politicians’ reading and watch lists this festive season? Pictures: Supplied

The books, podcasts and TV shows keeping WA politicians entertained these holidays

When they’re not reading legislation or listening to parliamentary debate what books, podcasts and movies are WA politicians using to relax?

  • Hamish Hastie
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton with Coalition energy spokesman Ted O’Brien (left) and Nationals leader David Littleproud to launch their nuclear plan in Brisbane last week.

Is Angus Taylor really claiming nuclear power will cut power bills by 44 per cent?

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor have said their nuclear energy plan will cut power bills by 44 per cent. But experts say this cannot add up.

  • Mike Foley
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announces the Coalition’s nuclear costings.

Millions fewer Australians to drive electric cars or have rooftop solar under Dutton’s vision

Dutton’s $331 billion plan hinges on running coal plants for potentially decades longer than current forecasts and building the first nuclear plant by 2037.

  • Mike Foley and Paul Sakkal
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New candidate Ben Smith with his family.

Father of the year joins teals as independents target 30 seats

Ben Smith will aim to become the first male teal MP at the next federal election, as Climate-200 backed independents seek to claw more power from the major parties.

  • Paul Sakkal
Peter Dutton singled out Sydney University and its boss Mark Scott as being responsible for the housing crisis.

Dutton’s suddenly electable, but here’s why he’ll struggle to become PM

Pollsters believe the Albanese government’s in trouble. But the Coalition must still defy history, and overcome a significant seat deficit, to win power.

  • Peter Hartcher
Danny O’Brien has been elected leader of the Victorian Nationals.

Peter Walsh steps down as leader of Victorian Nationals

A former journalist has replaced long-time leader Peter Walsh, who helmed the party for 10 years.

  • Kieran Rooney, Rachel Eddie and Broede Carmody
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Forward, march: Rival election campaign war rooms raring to go

Labor MPs in Canberra are speculating about an election being called for March, and both parties will be ready to go by Christmas.

  • Paul Sakkal

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