Climate 200 slammed for using kids as political fodder
Climate 200 has used children in a political ad that depicts them quoting Peter Dutton and his MPs on climate and energy policy, prompting criticism from the Coalition and youth psychologists.
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Liberal candidate denies past disclosure breach
The Liberal candidate for Sydney’s marginal Bennelong, Scott Yung, endorsed by Peter Dutton, contracted advertising help in a past campaign without informing electoral authorities.
Dutton’s seat under ALP frontbench fire
Peter Dutton is campaigning across Australia in an attempt to unseat Anthony Albanese and Labor from government. But what’s happening on the ground in his own electorate?
‘Game on’: ABC chair hits back at Dutton
ABC Chair Kim Williams has hit back following Peter Dutton’s threats to cut the broadcaster’s funding as part of the Coalition’s pledge to scrutinise “wasteful spending”.
‘I didn’t fall’: Albo’s claim after stacking it
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a tumble while getting ready for a picture opportunity in the Hunter – but he doesn’t see it the same way.
It’s a hot mess, but PM and Dutton should keep calm
Anything Australia does now would be essentially symbolic, gesture politics. It’s kabuki theatre, not real stuff.
Liberation Day could work for Australia, if we play smart on defence
It’s vital Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton do not turn this into a ‘who can hit Trump the hardest’ competition but rather look at how we can turn it to our advantage.
Recession looms in UK as EU flags retaliation against US tariffs
Analysts say a teetering British economy looks likely to fall into recession after Donald Trump’s tariffs, and while the UK does not plan to retaliate, EU states are considering their response.
Dutton must smash through this election duopoly
Albanese’s campaign is based on two big lies: one, that wind and solar are the cheapest forms of energy. And two, that Dutton plans to end Medicare.
China backs ‘handsome boy’
Recent activity by the PLA Navy has left no room for complacency.
Dutton’s $600m vow to crucial state
The Coalition has vowed $600m to upgrade agriculture and resource routes in an attempt to regain crucial seats lost in the bloodbath 2022 election.
PM’s digs, wages and Vic rail
Peter Dutton’s decision to base himself, should he win the election, on the shore of Sydney Harbour rather than in a nondescript house in Canberra is entirely understandable.
Dutton ‘kickstarts’ plans for new hospital in Perth
Peter Dutton has pledged $1m to launch planning for a new hospital in Perth’s outer-north.
Rival leaders in race to benefit from Trump bump
Anthony Albanese is poised for a showdown with Donald Trump if sweeping tariffs are slapped on Australian goods, with the government considering WTO action, as Peter Dutton pledges to ‘stand up’ to the US President.
Dutton’s $600m for rural roads
Peter Dutton has announced the funding to upgrade key roads to make it easier for farmers and miners to transport their products.
Dutton threatens to wield the axe in health, education and ABC
The health and education departments, alongside the ABC, are in Peter Dutton’s sights as the opposition attempts to identify ‘wasteful’ spending.
Ex-PM’s huge Coalition election call
One of Australia’s former prime ministers has made a huge claim about Peter Dutton’s chances against an incumbent Labor government.
Coalition battle plan to take down teals
Peter Dutton and senior Liberal figures are preparing campaign blitzes of teal-held seats and Coalition electorates targeted by independents.
‘Drums of war’: China hits out at Dutton
Peter Dutton has been accused of beating the ‘drums of war’ in a scathing piece by China’s state media, which praised the PM for having “spoke the truth”.
Beijing praises PM, accuses Dutton of ‘beating the drums of war’
Beijing accused Australia of ‘paranoia’ over a Chinese research vessel, as a government-owned masthead suggests the Chinese government’s preferences in the May 3 election.
‘In a heartbeat’: Dutton vow on Trump
Peter Dutton has vowed to stand up to Donald Trump “in a heartbeat” as world leaders await new “Liberation Day” tariffs.
Why Trump spells danger for Dutton
After setting the agenda for 18 months and putting Anthony Albanese on the back foot, there are real danger signs that the election is slipping away from Peter Dutton.
Dutton must change his tune amid business shock over polling
The business and investment communities are shocked opinion polls show voters prefer Anthony Albanese. Here’s what Peter Dutton needs to do to stem the tide.
Albanese leaves door open to WTO challenge over Trump’s tariffs
The Prime Minister says Australia is prepared for all possibilities ahead of the US President’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement that could impose sweeping tariffs of up to 20pc.
Why Dutton must purge shoddy industry super funds
If Dutton wins the May election, he can and should defang these funds. They are now large public offer financial institutions – many of whose members are not union members.
RBA says economy ready to cope with global shocks
Above-inflation pay rises must be backed with productivity gains.
Coalition has to backtrack on its transmission clawback
Peter Dutton’s claim a Coalition government would claw back funding allocated to Labor’s $19bn Rewiring the Nation program have been blunted.
Dutton’s ‘red tape cop’ to aid business
The Coalition will install a ‘call-in’ cop with legislative powers to approve multimillion-dollar investment projects, as Peter Dutton vows to drive a ‘pro-business’ culture through the public service.
Labor backs above-inflation wage rise for low-paid workers
In a move that will spark a campaign battle with Peter Dutton and employers, Labor will go further than previous years and urge the Fair Work Commission to back an ‘economically sustainable real wage increase’ for award workers.
Dutton now trapped in a Labor double-dare
The politics of Albanese’s call for above-inflation wage rises presents a political problem for Peter Dutton but seems to disregard the problem that lies beneath.
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