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From the doable to the downright impossible: your guide to making sense of election promises

Three weeks into the federal election campaign and both major parties have already pledged to spend billions in taxpayer dollars if elected on May 3.

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Major parties 'off the mark' in key battleground

Voters are unsure who to back in one of the nation's most marginal seats, pointing to an uninspiring campaign and misgivings about a contender.

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Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

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'A lot of anger': crime a focus for Dutton in key state

Peter Dutton has jumped on community concerns about crime, unveiling a $750 million package to tackle the problem.

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'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

Although the coalition has assumed underdog status, Peter Dutton says he could still snag a win - while Anthony Albanese isn't letting his guard down.

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Australia’s biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Safeguard mechanism revamp leads to overall emissions fall but 70% of coal and gas facilities covered by scheme increased direct pollution

The Guardian - AU

‘Scare campaign’ accusations, costings and more debates: watching the home stretch of the Australian election

The Coalition appears to be losing support, but the latest Essential poll shows 47% of voters on the fence, making the final 12 days crucial

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Labor vows to consider strengthening Australia’s animal welfare body after shocking abattoir revelations

Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation into export abattoirs brings ‘necessary and commonsense’ commitment back to the spotlight

The Guardian - AU

Election Diary: Coalition makes ‘law-and-order’ pitch, with plan to invest proceeds of drug crime into communities

As it seeks to gain some momentum for its campaign, the Coalition on Monday will focus on law and order, announcing $355 million for a National Drug Enforcement and Organised Crime Strike Team to fight the illicit drug trade.

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Newspoll steady as both leaders’ ratings fall; Labor surging in poll of marginal seats

With less than two weeks to go now until the federal election, the polls continue to favour the government being returned.

The Conversation

Campaign gets saucy as Dutton dons tongs to snag votes

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has served up sausages and bacon at a barbecue in Queensland, visiting a Labor-held seat on Easter.

AAP

Who actually benefits from the Coalition and Labor’s housing policies?

Both parties have pitched their plans at renters and low income earners – but experts doubt either approach will help many enter the market who weren’t already able to do so

The Guardian - AU

McKenzie accuses Watt of ‘lying’ over Medicare claims – as it happened

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‘Bordering on incredible’: Coalition under fire for planning to scrap Labor climate policies and offering none of its own

With Peter Dutton’s views on climate change in the spotlight, the focus has turned onto whether there will be any policies to reduce emissions in the next decade

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Coalition courts businesses with more tax incentives

Small businesses have welcomed tax incentives announced by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, after the coalition disappointed corporate leaders on workplace laws.

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Labor vows to protect penalty rates and seeks to reignite fight over working from home

Jason Clare says reported comments by Jane Hume suggest the Coalition still wants to enforce a return to office work

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Dutton, PM butt heads at Easter show as voting nears

With election day two weeks away, Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese tapped into their animal spirits to drum up more votes at the Royal Easter Show.

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Dutton pledges tax breaks for business startups and meets alpaca who sneezed on King Charles

Opposition leader also says his migration plan would prioritise tradies instead of yoga teachers

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Independents warn tide still going out on major parties

Support for independents still remains high after a record crossbench made it into parliament in 2022 but a number face serious challenges to retain seats.

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Dutton 'dressed up as lamb' on working from home: Labor

Labor has promised to legislate penalty rate protections and is warning that the coalition will revive its dropped proposal to ban working from home.

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Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Undecided voters in marginal seats being targeted by independents are overwhelmingly in support of whistleblower protections and say it could sway their vote.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne nurse Sarah is trying to save for a home near work – neither party’s housing plan will get her any closer

The major parties are competing for first home buyers’ votes with a range of promises. But who will they actually help?

The Guardian - AU

The great Australian election campaign quiz – week three

We’ve crossed the halfway mark and there are still more questions than answers from the politicians. Here we have more answers than questions – but 75% of them are wrong

The Conversation

Labor’s poll surge continues in YouGov, but it’s barely ahead in Freshwater

Labor increased its lead again in a YouGov poll, but Freshwater put the party ahead by just 50.3–49.7. This article also covers the final WA upper house results for the March 8 election.

The Guardian - AU

Labor ‘taking action’ on dynamic pricing after cost of tickets to Lady Gaga’s Sydney and Melbourne concerts sparks outrage

‘Drip pricing’ and hidden fees also being examined after tickets for ‘nosebleed’ seats rose to $622 within 15 minutes of sale beginning

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