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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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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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Property price stance not safe as houses for leaders

As they aim to win over first homebuyers, party leaders have tried to strike a delicate balance in not spooking existing owners on property values.

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Australia reassured Indonesia won't host Russian planes

Australia has been assured Indonesia won't allow Russian aircraft on its bases as political leaders denounced Vladimir Putin as a "murderous dictator".

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese backs Australian cafe owner in Canada over reported Vegemite stoush with local authorities

Australian PM says dispute over added vitamins in breakfast spread is ‘rather odd’ given Canada accepts shipments of UK’s Marmite

The Guardian - AU

Indonesia dismisses report Russia seeking to base aircraft in country as ‘simply not true’, Australia says

Australian defence minister Richard Marles says he has spoken to Indonesian counterpart about report Moscow filed official request over military aircraft

The Conversation

Labor surges to 7-point lead in Resolve poll, and has sizeable leads in two other national polls

There’s been a significant turnaround in the national polls ahead of the 2025 federal election, with the momentum now moving firmly in Labor’s direction.

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Puppies and petrol stations as Dutton keeps on trucking

After cuddling a cavoodle and chatting to an apprentice, Peter Dutton made his 10th petrol station stop of the election campaign as he tries to win over voters.

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Buoyed PM touts Aussie values not 'Americanised' health

The prime minister has talked up his personal connection to Medicare as he defends Labor's slender hold on one battleground seat.

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