Coalition to put a rocket under defence spending with ‘significant’ boost
Peter Dutton says a Coalition government would spend more than Labor on defence and provide the money earlier.
Peter Dutton
Australia viewed as a ‘weak nation’ under Albanese: Dutton
The Opposition Leader has attacked the Prime Minister for his ‘lack of interest’ and inexperience in dealing with matters of national security.
Dutton brushes aside PNG backing for PM
Peter Dutton has shrugged off an extraordinary endorsement of Anthony Albanese by PNG’s Foreign Minister, describing Melbourne-born Justin Tkatchenko as a ‘colourful character’.
‘Very real’: Dutton raises Russia concern
Peter Dutton has issued concern over the growing presence of Russia in the Indo-Pacific region, eyeing a political brawl on national security.
The spectre of its 2022 election loss still haunts the Coalition in 2025
Peter Dutton has been an effective Opposition Leader most of this term, and had the Coalition in a competitive position. But two things have gone terribly wrong.
‘I don’t know him’: Dutton refuses to say whether he trusts Trump
Anthony Albanese has declared he has ‘no reason not to’ trust Chinese President Xi Jinping, while Peter Dutton has reserved his judgement on Donald Trump, claiming he ‘doesn’t know’ the US President.
Seeing a doctor for ‘free’ is just not honest, GPs explain
Medicos have given a frank policy critique and a reality check.
Put defence ahead of sugar hits
National security should be the Coalition’s strong suit.
Dutton pledges $6m for ‘online safety’
The Coalition has reaffirmed its support for a social media ban for kids under 16 in a new policy announcement which will see millions poured into online safety.
Labor claims Aussies worse off under Dutton
Labor claims new analysis shows Aussies will be worse off under Peter Dutton but the opposition leader says his tax relief would help families now.
Coalition delivers mixed messages on property target
Growth in residential property prices should ‘ideally’ lag behind wage gains, opposition housing spokesman Michael Sukkar has declared, but Peter Dutton has refused to endorse the claim.
Super housing war erupts as firms fall over
The Coalition accuses super funds of pouring ‘more than $4.4bn’ into residential housing while spending millions campaigning against Peter Dutton’s super for housing policy.
Peter Dutton embraces underdog status
The Opposition Leader has tried to distance himself from Donald Trump, as he spent day 18 of the campaign visiting three Labor-held outer Melbourne electorates.
Russia’s huge move against Australia
A shock move by Russia has renewed the election battle on national security, with Peter Dutton attacking the Albanese government’s handling of the issue.
Dutton to open bank of mum and dad to kids
The Opposition Leader says the Coalition housing policy is about supporting all young people into the housing market, as he said he would help his own three kids.
Three-term Albo? A bit of banter hoists PM on his own curtain rod
When Peter Dutton said he’d live at Kirribilli House, Labor rightly pasted him for hubristically ‘measuring up the curtains’. Now Anthony Albanese has had his own curtains moment – and more.
‘Offensive’: Leader slammed over dog comment
Nationals leader David Littleproud has been called out over a comment he made about a female MP while campaigning in her marginal seat.
Plibersek silent on portfolio, says air kiss fuss ‘dumb stuff’; Greens back down on Anzac Day rave
Tanya Plibersek says she’s focused on winning the election not keeping her portfolio after the PM said she’d remain in cabinet. She also blasted reporters over coverage of the pair’s awkward greeting; The Greens have rescheduled an Anzac Day rave.
Dutton and his team are not ready for prime time
The Coalition campaign has been beset by ill-discipline, half-baked policies, backflips, ideological confusion and a weak team.
Leaders move to quash housing policy risks
Labor and the Coalition have attacked economists who said their property policies would lift house prices by as much as 15 per cent this year.
Son spruiks dad’s housing message
Peter Dutton has made the unusual move of bringing out son Harry on the campaign trail, in a bid to sell his pitch to young prospective first-home buyers.
Dutton maintains his silence on saving grace
The Opposition Leader says his fiscal credentials are in tact because the Coalition voted against $100 billion of Labor spending in the past three years, he would not say what proportion of this spending would be reversed if he wins the election.
‘Beyond’: Albo’s sassy reply to ‘diss track’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a sassy comeback and touted his DJ skills after the Liberal Party released a diss track against him.
Dutton’s ‘toothless’ car plan slammed
Coalition leader Peter Dutton’s latest pledge to wind back vehicle measures imposed by PM Anthony Albanese has been slammed.
PM pledges $24m to Australia’s last papermill, Dutton heads back to the bowser
Anthony Albanese has backed Australians buying newspapers well into the future with funding to go towards the Tasmanian mill’s transformation to a low-emissions operation, as Peter Dutton continues to drill into voters the Coalition’s pledge to cut the cost of petrol.
Dutton WFH backflip highlights divide
A controversial feature in the election campaign has highlighted how working from home tensions are still bubbling under the surface in Aussie workplaces.
Launches had too much sugar, not enough substance
After a fortnight of sugar hits from Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, policy launch day was an opportunity to show their platforms could meet current challenges. They fell way short.
Betting the house: PM, Dutton duel on big-spending pitches
Peter Dutton would allow some first-home buyers purchasing new houses to deduct interest payments on their mortgages, as Anthony Albanese offers voters a new tax lure on work expenses and doubles down on Labor’s first-term agenda.
Fresh blow to Dutton in latest poll
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is facing an uphill battle to the May 3 election, with new polling showing a fresh drop in the Coalition’s primary vote.
Libs vow race-hate cold-case taskforce
The Coalition will order federal police to revisit dozens of anti-Semitic incidents since October 7, 2023, that law enforcement officials have previously decided not to pursue.
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