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Scott Morrison fends off claim Solomon Islands-China pact is worst foreign policy failure since 1945

Prime minister defends Canberra’s ‘calibrated’ approach to Honiara and tries to turn criticism back on Labor

The Guardian - AU

Change of government would present ‘great opportunity’ in fight to free Julian Assange, his father says

John Shipton, father of the WikiLeaks founder, says ‘of course things would change’ if Labor were elected in May

The Guardian - AU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie invites independent candidates to call him for a chat about approaching a hung parliament

Andrew Wilkie, MP for the Tasmanian seat of Clark, has “lived” a hung parliament. In 2010, Wilkie did a formal “deal” to support Julia Gillard. When later she didn’t deliver on his key issue of gambling reform, he broke it off.

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Labor and Coalition turn federal election campaign focus to industrial relations

Both parties renew a debate over industrial relations, with the Coalition vowing to double the fines imposed on unions that break the law and Labor arguing the Coalition's proposed changes to penalty rates and overtime will leave some workers worse off.

ABC News

Labor rejects anti-coal pledge: Albanese

A Labor government will not sign an agreement to phase out coal use but the opposition leader says Australia could still be chosen to host climate conferences.

AAP

Labor to rethink Coalition’s ‘bewildering’ decision to scrap armed drones if it wins election

Shadow defence minister Brendan O’Connor says cancellation of $1.3bn SkyGuardian program demands explanation

The Guardian - AU

Albanese voted winner of election forum with 40% of votes to Morrison’s 35% – as it happened

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Federal election: Albanese and Morrison focus on industrial relations ahead of tonight's first leaders debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese gear up for tonight's first leaders' debate in Brisbane.

ABC News

Morning mail: aged care staffing crisis, 2022 Covid death toll double previous years, Belinda Giblin’s prized belongings

Wednesday: Home care services for elderly unable to operate in some areas. Plus: the Australian sports chasing the US dream

The Guardian - AU

Explainer: what are Labor and the Coalition promising on an anti-corruption commission and what is the government's record?

As the election is looming, the Labor Party has placed integrity issues prominently on its party platform. Labor leader Anthony Albanese claims the Morrison government cannot be trusted, and that the only way to restore integrity is to elect a new government.

The Conversation

Leaders' debate: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese to face off in Brisbane voters' forum

The first leaders' debate of the 2022 federal election campaign is on tonight. Here's what you need to know, and how to follow the developments.

ABC News

PM visits big greenhouse gas emitter while sledging Labor's energy plan

The Coalition visited a fossil fuel company the same day it attacked Labor on it energy and climate plans.

Newcastle Herald

IR, wages war ignites on election trail

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will meet for the first leaders' debate on Wednesday, as both parties go on the attack on industrial relations.

AAP

Guardian Essential poll: Labor loses ground in first week of campaign but remains ahead of Coalition

Albanese’s disapproval rate rose by five points but over half of all respondents still believe Labor will win the next election

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The Canberra Times

'Disgusting lie', 'dodgy': Parties trade fear campaign slurs

Labor and the Coalition each used press conferences on Tuesday to call out the campaign tactics of the other side.

The Canberra Times

Week two begins with speculation ... of a hung parliament

Going into week two of the election, the polls have flipped.

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ELECTION RECAP: All The Cookery You Missed From The Campaign Trail On The Long Weekend

We’re here to bring you back to reality with an election recap of everything you missed on the campaign trail on your long weekend off.

AAP

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.

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Medicare, aged pensions and energy bills: Which scare campaigns should you be looking out for in this election?

From a carbon tax to Medicare, energy bills and pensioner changes — the Coalition and Labor are both relying heavily on scare campaigns ahead of next month's poll.

The Guardian - AU

Factcheck: is Labor’s policy on asylum seekers and refugees any different to the Coalition’s?

Boat turnbacks, offshore detention and third-country resettlement have bipartisan support. Does Labor differ at all from the government?

The Guardian - AU

Major parties rule out deals with independents – as it happened

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Federal election: Morrison addresses business leaders in Perth, Albanese pledges funding for veteran-led disaster response organisation in Brisbane

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are both urging people not to vote for high-profile independents running against incumbent MPs in marginal seats which could hold the key to victory at next month's election.

Newcastle Herald

Labor's pledge to put 5200 extra volunteers on the ground in wake of disasters

Mr Albanese will use the ninth day of the campaign to spruik a $38 million funding pledge over three years to Disaster Relief Australia, a veteran-led organisation assisting communities after natural disasters.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: ex-SAS solider to take stand, power prices surge, Hatchie’s double life

Tuesday: Ben Roberts-Smith is calling a former patrol commander as his first witness-in-reply in his defamation trial. Plus: how to take your cat for a walk

AAP

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.

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