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Election Diary: there were a couple of ‘moments’ in second Albanese-Dutton encounter

Two “moments” stuck out in Wednesday’s leaders’ debate, the second head-to-head of the campaign.

The Conversation

Second leaders’ debate is a tame affair befitting a ‘deeply uninspiring’ campaign

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their second showdown of the 2025 federal election campaign. The debate, hosted by the ABC, was moderated by David Speers in the national broadcaster’s studios in Western Sydney.

The Conversation

Housing, health, the economy, education and the environment – our assessment on the key questions in the leaders’ debate

Guardian reporters and editors give their verdict on how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton responded to the major issues in this election

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No contingency plan needed for AUKUS: Albanese

Anthony Albanese has ruled out the need for a contingency plan for the AUKUS partnership with the US and UK, reaffirming Australia's support for the deal.

AAP

Dutton admits he made mistake on Indonesia in ABC leaders’ debate as Albanese evasive on electricity prices

Opposition leader also says ‘I’ll let scientists pass that judgment’ when asked if climate change impacts getting worse in second showdown

The Guardian - AU

Poll shows Australians hate Trump policies and have lost trust in US, but still strongly believe in alliance

Australians strongly disagree with key policies of US President Donald Trump, and have overwhelmingly lost trust in the United States to act responsibly in the world, according to the Lowy Institute’s 2025 poll.

The Conversation

PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown

Humility and some hostility was on show as the prime minister and opposition leader returned to the stage for their second election debate.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters crash leaders' debate

Security measures have been beefed up at the second debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, as pro-Palestinian protesters descended on the event.

AAP

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Australians will be asked to choose between competing ideals as the prime minister's "state daddy" style goes up against Peter Dutton's car-heavy image.

AAP

Detail missing as parties pledge to fix housing woes

As housing firms up as a vote-defining issue, major parties have avoided laying out targets for how many new properties would be built in coming years.

AAP

Afternoon Update Election 2025: Dutton ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president; PM confronted by rightwingers; and celebrities criticise all-female space trip

Labor comes out swinging against the opposition leader over his comments about possible Russian military encroachment before the facts were clear

The Guardian - AU

Too much like Trump? Australia’s opposition leader Peter Dutton risks turning off voters

Dutton has taken the Liberal party further to the right, but his strategy of aping the US president could be unravelling as Trump tariffs cause chaos

The Guardian - AU

Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Peter Dutton has downplayed rare election-period comments from the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea, who says he prefers a Labor win.

AAP

This election, disinformation is swirling on Chinese social media. Here’s how it spreads

Since 2024, the RECapture research team has been monitoring political disinformation and advertising in Australia.

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese says ‘nothing’ will stop public appearances after being confronted by members of right-wing movement

Men connected to right-wing group claiming responsibility for confronting prime minister at Melbourne hotel say there was ‘nothing James Bond’ about getting access

AAP

PM says security risks won't stop him, has faith in AFP

Australian election campaigns are characterised by close engagement between politicians and voters, but security threats risk limiting one-to-one interactions.

The Guardian - AU

Bridget McKenzie admits she was wrong to claim Russia and China want Albanese to win election

Coalition frontbencher’s comments come after PM accuses Dutton of ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president over Russian military encroachment

The Guardian - AU

Lambie says Russia-Indonesia matter ‘overblown’ by Dutton – as it happened

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Safe seat syndrome? Why some hospitals get upgrades and others miss out

On his campaign trail, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged A$200 million to upgrade St John of God Midland Public Hospital in Perth. He promised more beds and operating theatres, and a redesigned obstetrics and neonatal unit.

The Conversation

Half way through the campaign, how are the major party leaders faring?

More than two weeks in, we know one thing for sure. This time, the election campaign does matter.

AAP

Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell.

The Guardian - AU

Muslim advocacy group to preference Greens above Labor in some seats despite disagreement on religious freedom

Muslim Votes Matter concerned about policy preventing religious schools from discriminating against teachers or students

The Independent UK

Australia investigating after report claims Russia seeking access to Indonesian military base

Australian defence minister says Jakarta assured him report ‘simply not true’

The Conversation

Election Diary: for a few hours, it seemed possible the Russians might be coming

For a few hours on Tuesday afternoon, it seemed just possible the Russians might be sending their planes to a base very near us.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update Election 2025: PM’s concern after report Russia wants Indonesian aircraft base; Greens cancel party on Anzac Day; and Dutton at his tenth bowser

Officials seeking further information, PM says, after news report on Russia seeking airbase on Australia’s northern doorstep

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