Hung parliament puts fuel tax credit at risk, says NFF
The National Farmers Federation warns the fuel tax credit worth $8b a year to regional Australia is at risk if independents gain the balance of power tomorrow.
Election
The 14 seats that will decide the election
With the election only days away, the race has narrowed to 14 key seats which will determine whether Labor will win. SEE THE DECIDERS.
‘Clearly in play’: Odds shorten for Libs in McEwen
The odds of the Coalition winning a seat from Labor on the outskirts of Melbourne was considered remote, but things have changed.
Hope for ‘a shake-up’: Nicholls voters call for change
Voters in the battleground seat’s farming towns reveal who they will back in the election and why. Watch the videos.
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Why Portland is pivotal in Wannon seat this election
With the Federal Election looming, we asked voters in a crucial electorate in south-west Victoria how they’re voting.
Early timber end no accident
The Andrews Government is grinding down the timber industry prematurely to deliver a pre-election push to inner city voters, says Peter Hunt.
‘Stalling tactics’: Liberal hopeful breaks party rules, hits out
Christian Ellis wanted to take on Farrer MP Sussan Ley at preselection, but has been denied the chance. Find out what he told supporters of the decision.
Joyce warns regional funds program in doubt under Labor
The Deputy PM has raised concerns Labor might scrap a program that has delivered more than $1 billion in support.
Nats lock in candidate for Indi battle
Rutherglen farmer Elizabeth Fisher has been preselected by the Nationals to take on Helen Haines for the border seat at the upcoming election.
New Mirabella on the block
The husband of former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella has landed at parliament after winning a Senate vacancy via an unconventional path.
Ex-digger in political stoush
The race for the seat of Indi at this year’s federal election is heating up, with a former commando joining the fray.
‘Men can’t stand me as well’: Barnaby on female voters
As Barnaby Joyce began a pre-election tour, one National MP acknowledged that it’s not always a “love-fest” between the deputy PM and regional women.
Three-cornered contest in Nats heartland
One of the safest conservative seats in the country is shaping up to be a three-cornered contest. Here’s why.
Haines eyes collaborative role
GRASSROOTS politics has kept the federal Seat of Indi in independent hands.
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