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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine.

Jacqui Lamingtons and Pasta Albanese: it’s an election bonanza

Jacqui Lamingtons and Pasta Albanese: it’s an election bonanza

It is hard to remember a time before the 2022 election campaign. And at this late stage, polling day, it is hard to imagine life after Election 2022.

  • by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson

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Frydenberg goes the full Baird

Frydenberg goes the full Baird

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will get some interstate razzle-dazzle on polling day.

  • by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson
Guess where Baird will be on election day?

Guess where Baird will be on election day?

Warringah Liberal candidate Katherine Deves will have to make do without the assistance of local resident Mike Baird on the polling booths for most of Saturday’s election

  • by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
New mates: Anthony Albanese drops in on media mogul

New mates: Anthony Albanese drops in on media mogul

On Monday, when the Albo campaign knocked off early, the Labor leader went for a one-on-one with Kerry Stokes.

  • by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
Anthony Albanese drops in on media mogul

Anthony Albanese drops in on media mogul

The opposition leader found time to meet Kerry Stokes during an afternoon off the campaign trail.

  • by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson
Hunters Hill Hockey goes large for Zimmerman

Hunters Hill Hockey goes large for Zimmerman

The indefatigable former treasurer has a hole in his roof and the right Liberal-themed tarpaulin to fix it. But the neighbours aren’t happy.

  • by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
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Outgoing MP Tim Smith may be incoming

Outgoing MP Tim Smith may be incoming

Churchill spent 10 years in the wilderness. But could the outgoing member for Kew be in line for a state election comeback?

  • by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson
Is Andrews about to shake it up?

Is Andrews about to shake it up?

Labor insiders are tipping more ministerial retirements ahead of the November poll.

  • by Paul Sakkal and Samantha Hutchinson
Julia Gillard reaches out to Labor faithful for a friend in need

Julia Gillard reaches out to Labor faithful for a friend in need

PM27 has finally raised her head above the parapet in the final weeks of the election campaign.

  • by Samantha Hutchinson and Paul Sakkal
Morrison gives the shrug to the National Press Club

Morrison gives the shrug to the National Press Club

A week out from the polls and Scott Morrison is yet to commit to a leader’s address at the National Press Club.

  • by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
John Howard brings out the begging bowl

John Howard brings out the begging bowl

Ten days out from election day Liberal campaign top brass have opted for the heavy artillery.

  • by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook

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