Nationals warn independents risk security
The election of independent candidates would risk Australia's national security, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce argues.
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LNP net-zero position unclear: Labor
A Nationals senator has declared a pledge of net-zero emissions by 2050 "dead," as Labor questions the strength of the government's emissions commitment.
Labor pledges to restore Pacific relations
Labor has unveiled a plan to restore Australia's standing in the Pacific, but the prime minister claims it is a copy of what his government is already doing.
Nationals back ‘flexible’ net zero pledge
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Australia will try to meet its net zero target, but has supported his candidate who said it wasn't "binding".
What they said on day 15 of the campaign
What leaders Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese and their teams said on the 15th day of the election campaign.
Deves death threats claim referred to AFP
Complaints of death threats received by NSW Liberal candidate Katherine Deves has been referred to federal police.
Leaders make Ukraine-Anzac freedom link
With day 15 of the federal election campaign falling on Anzac Day, political leaders have paused to reflect on the fight for freedom.
PM, Labor pledge funding for NT programs
Scott Morrison is promising funding to tackle crime and boost jobs in the Northern Territory, while Labor has pledged to boost Indigenous health care.
PM, Labor make big cash pledges
Scott Morrison says Australians will be $100b better off under his 'lower tax guarantee', while Labor has pledged more than $500m to fix Veterans' Affairs.
Libs pivot to economy after China attacks
Scott Morrison campaigned on his economic credentials in marginal NSW Central Coast seats while Labor targeted the government's handling of national security.
Culleton referred to AFP over nomination
Former senator Rod Culleton has been referred to police by the electoral commission over a possible false declaration on his candidate nomination form.
Coalition pledges support for veterans
A re-elected Morrison government would roll out more support centres for veterans and their families across the country.
Australian aged care world ‘standard’: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has committed to funding 24/7 nurses in aged care facilities by 2025, and says Australia's standard of care is envied globally.
Albanese vows strong return from isolation
Anthony Albanese says he'll be back for campaigning in person for the second half of the election, while admitting he's had better days.
Albanese tests positive for COVID-19
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has tested positive for COVID-19 while on the campaign trail.
LNP endorses ex-soldier for seat of Oxley
Former soldier Kyle McMillen has been selected as the Liberal National Party candidate for the seat of Oxley, a day after Chris Green resigned.
Car hits Labor MP Butler’s Brisbane office
Police are trying to work out if a car was deliberately rammed into federal Labor MP Terri Butler's office in Brisbane, destroying the building's facade.
Nats candidate praises government distrust
The Nationals' candidate for Richmond has been seen on video encouraging churchgoers not to trust governments, vaccinations or medical science.
Greens optimistic over Brisbane Labor seat
Labor has dismissed a Greens party poll which shows federal MP Terri Butler could be ousted from her inner Brisbane seat of Griffith.
Albanese to isolate after getting COVID-19
Anthony Albanese will spend a week in isolation after testing positive to COVID-19.
Day 11 of the federal election campaign
What leaders Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese and their teams are up to in the federal election campaign on Thursday, April 21, day 11.
LNP in late candidate switcheroo in Oxley
Kyle McMillen will run for the Liberal National Party in the seat of Oxley after Chris Green resigned just days before the formal launch of his campaign.
Coalition to fund volunteer veterans plan
A re-elected coalition government will give $38.1 million to a volunteer veterans program that will help them support communities in recovery operations.
IR, wages war ignites before leader debate
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are set to meet for the first leaders' debate, as both parties go on the attack over industrial relations.
PM, Albanese face up to voters in debate
The Liberal and Labor leaders aim to reach voters in Wednesday's debate but political scientists say Australians may have already made up their minds.
Coalition pledges loan scheme for farmers
Budding farmers will be helped to buy their first property under a federal coalition promise to guarantee up to 40 per cent of their commercial loan.
Morrison makes pitch to WA mining industry
Scott Morrison has used a trip to Western Australia to announce the location of two new hydrogen hubs and more funding for critical mineral supply chains.
Labor, Liberals rule out independents deal
As polls point to a surge of support for independents and minor parties, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have ruled out crossbench deals to form government.
Albanese ‘keeps it real’ on campaign trail
Anthony Albanese is determined to have "real interaction" while the coalition sticks with stage-managed events, Labor campaign spokeswoman Katy Gallagher says.
New mines key to health, welfare: Joyce
As the coalition seeks to turn the election debate to economic issues, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says sources must be found to fund spending promises.
Labor switches to attack as stocks dive
Anthony Albanese has visited Brisbane to take aim at the prime minister's record, as Scott Morrison talks up defence jobs in Western Australia.