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Allan seeks to charm caucus as concerns mount over state Labor poll slump
Federal Labor MPs are struggling with how they should campaign in a state vital to Labor’s electoral fortunes when the state branch is so on the nose.
- Kieran Rooney, Rachel Eddie and Olivia Ireland
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Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin
Public service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day.
- Michaela Whitbourn and Lachlan Abbott
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Albanese slips up but Dutton picks the wrong fight
The difference between the two leaders is that some mistakes are quickly forgotten while others shape the campaign.
- David Crowe
Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ Kooyong new campaign meme may backfire; Bruce candidate heckled at Doveton mosque
Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.
- Clay Lucas, Cara Waters, Rachael Dexter and Charlotte Grieve
Taylor dodges Press Club debate with Chalmers, pins budget repair on stronger economy
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has channelled the British Labour Party by betting on growth to repair the budget while shying away from debating Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
- Shane Wright
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More fossil fuels? Inside Peter Dutton’s shock new gas proposal
The opposition leader’s Robin Hood-like plan may sound like a dream in theory, but lowering household energy bills is a bit more complex in reality.
- Bronte Gossling
Albanese brushes off Allan no-show, gets terse with reporter over Wong question
Anthony Albanese answers a question about the Victorian premier not attending his campaign stops, before a terse exchange over "his press conference".
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Labor says Dutton’s public service cuts are from the ‘DOGE’ handbook. Here’s where jobs could go
Just 7000 new public service jobs have been created in Canberra under Labor, forcing the Coalition to cut 34,000 jobs from the rest of Australia or gut the capital.
- Natassia Chrysanthos and Olivia Ireland
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Dutton wants to know if you’re better off now. It’s a trick question
The opposition leader’s question is so seductive to people who don’t follow politics and the economy, and don’t want to use their grey matter.
- Ross Gittins
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Jacinta Allan’s sinking popularity inflicts brand damage on Albanese’s election hopes
An exclusive survey shows support for the Victorian Labor Party has collapsed to crisis levels – and it will have a huge influence on the federal political contest.
- Chip Le Grand and Paul Sakkal
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