‘Busy’ LNP candidate faces police probe
The Australian Electoral Commission has referred a federal election candidate to police after concerns were raised over his enrolment and nomination.
Politics
WA boosts COVID-19 funding in budget
The West Australian government will allocate more cash to its COVID-19 response in this week's state budget as SA launches a vaccine advertising blitz.
Morrison defends feisty debate performance
After a shouty contest with Labor leader Anthony Albanese, the prime minister has defended his performance in the second leaders' debate.
PM defends mining in pitch to WA voters
Scott Morrison says the mining sector was helping to solve climate issues rather than heating the planet, during an address in Perth.
Economic argy-bargy among party leaders
Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison have been quizzed on economic management, with a fortnight to go until polling day.
PM warning to stick with him over Labor
The prime minister is promoting the coalition's commitment to national security and warns against switching to Labor who want to drive down cost of living.
Chinese influence ‘phenomenal’: Dutton
China's growing global influence is "quite phenomenal" according to Defence Minister Peter Dutton, who faced off with his Labor counterpart at a debate.
PM denies abandoning inner-city seats
Scott Morrison has brushed off suggestions he's avoiding campaigning in inner-city Liberal seats at risk of falling to independent candidates.
COVID caseload hits new heights in WA
Eased restrictions have led coronavirus infections to record highs in WA, as disability advocates call for a COVID recovery plan for people with special needs.
Australia sends senior diplomat to London
As Australia weighs up a permanent appointment to London, senior diplomat Lynette Wood has been appointed acting high commissioner.
COVID recovery plan needed for disabled
Disability advocates are calling for a COVID-19 recovery plan for people with special needs as the virus continues to surge in the community.
The teal deal: Why climate independents are spooking the Liberal Party
One of the Morrison government’s biggest challenges in this election campaign is the rise of the “teals”, a group of 22 independents who have received funding from Climate 200.
Watchdog reviews One Nation candidate
One Nation's candidate in the NSW seat of Hughes is under scrutiny after questions were raised about her nomination.
PM won’t deal with independents on policy
With the possibility of a hung parliament looming, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he won't negotiate with independents on policy.
Tax relief not considered for Vic budget
Cushioning the blow of payroll taxes on businesses was not considered in Victoria's budget as the state instead eyes fiscal repair.
Retirees need ‘a fair go’ from banks: PM
Scott Morrison wants retirees and deposit holders to be treated fairly by banks as Labor pressures him to take responsibility for the cost of living crisis.
NSW teachers strike closes 250 schools
Striking public school teachers and principals have rallied outside NSW parliament calling for better pay and conditions as staff shortages disrupt learning.
Retailing in last hurrah before rate rise
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade rose 1.6 per cent in March to a record $33.6 billion, coming before rising interest rates take their toll.
RBA lifts cash rate, warns of more to come
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has raised the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0.35 per cent following its monthly board meeting.
Vic spends $12b on post-COVID health boost
Stretched to its limits over the past two years, Victoria's health system will receive a $12 billion injection as part of this year's pre-election budget.
Albanese flags return of COAG meetings
Labor has flagged a revival of a COAG-style body bringing together federal, state and local government leaders to discuss health and economic policy.
Billionaire having ‘red-hot crack’ at AGL
AGL Energy is in a stoush with its billionaire shareholder who rejects their plan to split and backs his own way to rapidly switch the power grid to renewables.
ALP won’t over-commit for votes: Albanese
A Labor government will be happy to work with state premiers on hospital funding but will not make promises it cannot keep, leader Anthony Albanese says.
Labor, coalition switch pitch to seniors
The two major parties are pitching directly to senior voters, promising an expansion to the health concession card and cheaper medications.
Campaign focus on housing affordability
The government has backed existing first homebuyer polices amid an opposition plan to take an equity stake in the homes of 10,000 low to middle income earners.
Labor seeks edge at campaign halfway mark
As Labor officially launched its election campaign in Perth, Scott Morrison has returned to the theme of online safety as he campaigned in Sydney.
Labor promises Robodebt royal commission
Anthony Albanese says a Labor government would set up a royal commission into the unlawful Robodebt scheme, which he describes as a "human tragedy".
Greens to preference Labor at election
Greens how-to-vote cards will encourage people to preference Labor ahead of the coalition at the federal election, party leader Adam Bandt says.
Labor maps election path through WA
Anthony Albanese has spent his first full day in Western Australia ahead of the party's official campaign launch in Perth on Sunday.
SA eases COVID-19 close contact rules
South Australia has eased its COVID-19 close contact rules with people no longer required to isolate for seven days.
Solomons didn’t raise issue over AUKUS: PM
Scott Morrison has hit back at criticism from the Solomon Islands prime minister over a lack of consultation on the AUKUS security pact.