Politics, election 2025 latest: Anthony Albanese heaps praise on WA resources' support of national economy during Rio Tinto visit
Anthony Albanese says Western Australia’s resources sector is a wealth creator for the economy during a visit to a Pilbara iron-ore port and Rio Tinto’s $10bn in taxes and royalties a year help pay for health and education. Peter Dutton has also been in WA today promoting his plan to cut motorists' costs.
Welcome to The Australian's rolling coverage of Federal election 2025 and all the latest news from Canberra and around the country. Anthony Albanese is in Darwin, while Peter Dutton will campaign in Perth.
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