Leaders bump heads over housing policy
Both sides of politics are clashing over housing policy as Scott Morrison refuses to speculate on his plans in the event of a Coalition defeat.
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Greens to lay out priorities as poll nears
At a national campaign launch in Brisbane, Greens Leader Adam Bandt has laid out his party's priorities should it hold the balance of power.
PM’s super home deposit plan criticised
The federal government and Labor are going head to head on housing policy after the coalition proposed allowing people to access their super for a deposit.
PM pivots to counter character attacks
Scott Morrison has acknowledged he'll have to change the way he approaches the prime ministership if his government is returned.
Kim Jong-un lookalike crashes PM’s event
Scott Morrison's visit to the Melbourne seat of Chisholm took a comical turn when a North Korean leader lookalike inserted himself into the election campaign.
Abbott urges support for embattled Deves
Former prime minister and Warringah MP Tony Abbott has urged Liberals to get behind controversial candidate Katherine Deves.
Coalition commits $1bn for naval facility
A billion-dollar naval centre will be built to maintain Australia's warships, with Scott Morrison campaigning in regional NSW following alarming polling.
Election war of words rages over wages
The war over wages growth continues as workers struggle to keep up with the cost of living and real wages fall after a two-decade-high spike in inflation.
Party leaders battle over wage rises
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have traded barbs over wage growth and cost of living pressures in their third leaders' debate.
Sugar levy a must for next govt: experts
With Australians drinking 2.4 billion litres of sugary drinks a year, health experts are calling for a 20 per cent levy to cut obesity.
Stagnant wages are ‘untenable’: Albanese
The opposition leader has backed a rise in the minimum wage of 5.1 per cent, as the Fair Work Commission weighs up the evidence for a hike.
Labor vows protection for LGBTQIA students
As debate returns on religious discrimination laws, Labor has promised to protect LGBTQIA school students if elected.
Police probe 23 election-related cases
A special federal police team has so far received 47 complaints relating to the election campaign, with 23 investigations launched.
Religious laws still a priority: Morrison
Scott Morrison has pledged religious discrimination laws would still be a priority for the government in the next term, should the coalition get re-elected.
Morrison, Albanese in fierce TV debate
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have clashed in Sunday's election debate with the leaders grilled on national security, the pandemic and living costs.
Lib MP ‘unchanged’ on LGBT student stance
Victorian Liberal MP Katie Allen has indicated she will always protect gay and transgender students, as debate on religious discrimination laws resurfaced.
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.
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.
Morrison, Albanese pitch plans for economy
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are emphasising their economic credentials, against a backdrop of rising interest rates and cost of living pressures.
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.
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.
Morrison offers sympathy over rate rise
As the Reserve Bank decided on its first cash rate lift in almost 12 years, Scott Morrison says he understands some home borrowers will face tougher times.
Greens back arts with minimum $250 fee
The Greens will use the balance of power to push for a minimum $250 payment for live performers working at government-backed events.
Labor focuses on wages but avoids target
Anthony Albanese has used a Labour Day march to spruik his plan for stronger wages under Labor to thousands of unionists in Brisbane.
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.