Why Labor thinks they will snatch the far north from the LNP
By Claudia Long
From Cairns to the Cape, Leichhardt is up for grabs with the departure of long-serving MP Warren Entsch. We go behind the scenes with the two candidates who want to fill his shoes.
'Clean up on aisle Albanese': Chalmers picks up the mop after the debate
By Brett Worthington
Everyone was spurred into action on the campaign trail — explaining, defending and backtracking — after last night's leaders' debate.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/leaders-debate-jim-chalmers-negative-gearing/105187226
When the debate turned to Trump, a gap emerged between Dutton and Albanese
By Laura Tingle
The second debate revealed an opposition leader still trying to trade off voters not feeling better off than they did three years ago and a prime minister not able to answer all the questions about how he would improve underlying problems in the economy.
Dutton takes Churchill's advice to heart and keeps doubling down
By Brett Worthington
Today on the campaign trail the opposition leader doubles down on his response to a report about Russia seeking access to a military base in Papua, the Speaker of the House might soon be out of a job and an MP campaigns on OnlyFans.
There's a universal rule on politics and kids — and this week Dutton broke it
By Brett Worthington
Harry Dutton joined his father for a second press opportunity on Tuesday, the prime minister said Tanya Plibersek would get a "senior" cabinet job if Labor was re-elected and an MP has compared his peer to a dog.
There's a universal rule on politics and kids — and this week Dutton broke
By Brett Worthington
Harry Dutton joined his father for a second press opportunity on Tuesday, the prime minister said Tanya Plibersek would get a "senior" cabinet job if Labor was re-elected and an MP has compared his peer to a dog.
Housing debate heats up, Liberals drop a diss track and senator has a MAGA moment
By Maani Truu
The housing debate ramps up, a Coalition senator makes a Trumpian sartorial choice and (most) former prime ministers turn out to help their parties.
What sets two of Australia's most powerful men apart from each other
By Claudia Long
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying for your vote. Here’s what sets them apart.
They’re two of the most powerful men in Australia, but who are they really?
By Claudia Long
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying for your vote. Here’s what sets them apart.
Labor not counting its chickens as Howard urges Dutton to 'bring home the bacon'
By Brett Worthington
On opposite sides of the nation and of politics, rivals for the same job found themselves echoing familiar pitches, from housing to tax tweaks.
Coalition's nuclear pitch falling flat with some voters, Vote Compass data suggests
By Isabella Higgins and Claudia Williams
New data from the ABC's Vote Compass survey shows respondents are divided on nuclear energy, while support for climate change action appears to have softened.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-12/vote-compass-data-2025-nuclear-power-renewables/105127902
The Coalition can't distract from its lack of policy detail indefinitely
By Laura Tingle
The Coalition has resorted to relentless social media posts about the prime minister falling off a stage and lying about it.
Coalition completes public service cuts backflip as alleged terror plot revealed
By Brett Worthington
The opposition leader questions why the prime minister is so 'obsessed' with him while Meta enjoys an election advertising cash splash.
Ex-One Nation senator referred to police for election bid despite bankruptcy
By Phoebe Pin
Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton has been referred to the Australian Federal Police for a third time over allegations he failed to disclose his bankruptcy status when nominating as a candidate in the upcoming federal election.
Former One Nation senator referred to police for election nomination despite bankruptcy
By Phoebe Pin
Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton has been referred to the Australian Federal Police for a third time over allegations he failed to disclose his bankruptcy status when nominating as a candidate in the upcoming federal election.
Coalition completes public service cuts backflip as alleged terror plot revealed
By Brett Worthington
The opposition leader questions why the prime minister is so 'obsessed' with him while Meta enjoys an election advertising cash splash.
PM tries to win over Queensland with a little help from Tom Cruise
By Brett Worthington
The prime minister tried to turn around Labor's fortunes in Queensland, the opposition leader visited a must-win Melbourne seat and a deadline looms in the NSW seat of Whitlam.
US admits 'running up the score' with Australia, leaving little room for deals
By David Speers
The third week on the campaign trail will be critical, before the Easter break and the commencement of early voting, and polls suggest the contest remains tight.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-10/week-two-campaign-federal-election-trump-tariffs/105155668
Bandt reckons losers are burning down the world while Dutton goes Thatcher mode
By Brett Worthington
The Greens leader has criticised the major parties for their ties to the US while the Coalition's gas push has garnered support from across the ideological spectrum.
Bird-dogging disrupts campaign trail as leaders get ready for first debate
By Tom Lowrey
Both leaders are preoccupied with economic uncertainty as they prepare to go head-to-head in tonight's debate (with a little help from a former premier).
