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Independent review praises ABC complaints unit but recommends new ombudsman role to handle appeals

Review says internal complaints unit is ‘efficient and professional’ but also recommends addition of ombudsman and new social media policies

The Guardian - AU

Australian PM touts fiscal discipline in final election campaign lap

Australia's ruling coalition on Tuesday pledged to fund A$2.3 billion ($1.60 billion) worth of its election promises by curbing public sector spending over the next four years, which it said would also further reduce the budget deficit.

Reuters

Coalition costings: $3.3bn in public service cuts to fund election pledges worth $2.3bn

Josh Frydenberg spruiks ‘responsible approach’ and calls on Labor to submit its policies to financial scrutiny

The Guardian - AU

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‘Respect and expect’: Coalition to cut public service funding

Scott Morrison will order “well paid” public servant bosses to make $2.7 billion in cuts to help the government claw back its trillion-dollar debt.

The New Daily

Scott Morrison’s Aukus middleman has not lobbied US officials since landmark deal announced, document shows

US foreign lobbying register filings reveal Prof Donald Winter has not carried out any ‘representational activities’ since Aukus deal was announced

The Guardian - AU

Albanese looks to Curtin, Hawke for future

In a speech to WA business leaders, Anthony Albanese has said he will aim to invoke the leadership of previous prime ministers from the state.

AAP

Cuts to public sector spending underpin Coalition's forecast budget improvement

The Coalition says it would improve the budget bottom line over the next four years by roughly a billion dollars, by driving down spending on the public service.

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The Coalition says Labor has a plan to introduce a 'sneaky carbon tax'. Is there any evidence?

The Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you that Labor plans to introduce a 'sneaky carbon tax'. But is there any evidence to their claims, or is it just a scare campaign?

ABC News

Having rubbished Labor's first-home help, Coalition rolls out its own

Canberra's plans for first-home buyers

Newcastle Herald

Federal election updates: Coalition releases final policy costings, say public service cuts won't impact support for Australians

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says essential services "remain guaranteed" under the Coalition, following the announcement of the government's costings heading into Saturday's polling day.

ABC News

Scott Morrison tells A Current Affair ‘jobkeeper saved the country’ – as it happened

Prime minister tells Tracy Grimshaw ‘I could have been more sensitive at times’; nation records 66 Covid deaths. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Penny Wong deployed in Liberal seats, US refocus on gun access, sewing storytellers

Tuesday: Labor polling points to opportunity in four electorates. Plus: how visible menders add charm through colourful patches

The Guardian - AU

Paul Bongiorno: Albanese poised for victory as Morrison struggles to save himself

Scott Morrison may be praying for a second miracle win, but last week he conceded Australians were looking for a change in the way government operates.

The New Daily

State of the states: six politics experts take us around Australia in the final week of the campaign

In the first week of the campaign, we journeyed around the country with six politics experts to examine the key seats and issues affecting different parts of the Australia.

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Super for housing or the government as a co-owner: how Liberal and Labor home-buyer schemes compare

At their first televised debate four weeks ago, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese were asked by an audience member how each would help his kids afford to buy their own home. Neither had much to offer.

AAP

Climate change heats up election focus

Labor and the Liberals will be judged by their response to multiple, devastating climate-fuelled natural disasters, and their approach to address the cause.

The New Daily

Labor narrowly holding onto majority as it faces final test in latest Roy Morgan poll

Labor enters the final days of the campaign on course to claim a narrow majority but facing a fraught run home as voters desert the major parties.

The New Daily

The Strategists: Morrison rolls dice on super-for-housing in final attempt to close Labor’s lead

To help us bridge the gap between the polls and reality, TND's strategists are back to sharpen our focus on the issues that could sway the result on May 21.

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The Canberra Times

Groups call for ACT government to not delay raise the age legislation

Legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility in the territory has stalled as Labor and the Greens are divided on the matter.

ABC News

What happens when a minor party or independent has the balance of power?

Whether a bill becomes law can sometimes come down to a single independent or party. It's called having the balance of power.

ABC News

How important is your state's vote this election? Antony Green takes a look

This election will be decided in marginal seats, but as we saw in 2019, the variation in state swings can make a huge impact. So what's the situation in your state? Antony Green takes a look.

ABC News

What are the two major parties' policies for housing this federal election? What are they promising first home buyers?

Cracking into the property market has been getting harder for a long time, and recently it has probably been harder than ever. So what are the two major parties offering to make it easier?

ABC News

Why the NBN still matters — and how it can be improved after the election

Australia has spent billions on the NBN yet its speeds are still bad — at least compared to other countries. How did we end up here? And why aren't we hearing more about internet infrastructure this election?

ABC News

Should you leave your money in superannuation or put it towards a deposit for a first home?

Allowing first home buyers to draw their superannuation will likely, over time, push up house prices, according to many leading economists, but are you better off leaving your money in your super fund or pulling it out for a home deposit?

AAP

Libs promise savings won't impact services

The Liberal-National coalition has released the costings for its election policies and promises no essential services will be impacted by savings measures.

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