5 d. ago New poll puts Albanese ahead of Dutton as preferred prime minister

The first poll results since the election was called puts Anthony Albanese ahead of Peter Dutton as preferred prime minister.

Politics

6 d. ago Albanese calls Dutton a copycat but won’t say who he gets his ideas from

The accusation came as the prime minister and the opposition leader duelled over plans to bring down the price of gas and lower household power bills.

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7 d. ago In Dutton’s first 10 seconds, he invoked Trump (and 28 other takeaways from the leaders’ speeches)

Our experts break down Anthony Albanese’s opening remarks after calling the election – highlighting the strategy behind his message.

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8 d. ago Albanese vows to govern ‘the Australian way’, Dutton says ‘the sledge

Standing in the prime minister’s courtyard at 8am, Anthony Albanese implied Peter Dutton was taking a Trump-lite strategy on public service cuts.

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8 d. ago Halfway through his election speech, Albanese shifted gears. Here are 13 key takeaways

Our experts break down Anthony Albanese’s opening remarks after calling the election – highlighting the strategy behind his message.

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8 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton comes out swinging, says Australians ‘worse off’ under Labor as PM announces May 3 election date

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the 2025 federal election for May 3. Follow all the action with our live blog.

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8 d. ago Albanese vows to govern ‘the Australian way’, grows emotional in election call

Standing in the prime minister’s courtyard at 8am, Anthony Albanese implied Peter Dutton was taking a Trump-lite strategy on public service cuts.

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8 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese announces May 3 election, says Dutton’s budget reply ‘all about fear’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call the 2025 federal election this morning. Follow all the action with our live blog.

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8 d. ago What are the key election dates? How does the caretaker period work?

Anthony Albanese has called the election for May 3 and his party and its rivals will campaign for your vote. Here’s what happens next.

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8 d. ago PM wastes no time after Dutton’s speech – now it’s a choice between a tax cut and cheaper fuel

The campaign begins with Labor fighting to retain power as a series of polls showed voters had turned against the government, giving the Coalition a lead in two-party terms.

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8 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: PM set to announce election date; Dutton issues budget reply speech

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call the 2025 federal election this morning. Follow all the action with our live blog.

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8 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: May 3 firmed as election date as PM dissolves parliament in dawn visit with governor

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call the 2025 federal election this morning. Follow all the action with our live blog.

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8 d. ago Speculation is mounting Anthony Albanese could call election as early as tomorrow

While it has been widely reported PM Anthony Albanese could call the election this weekend in the wake of the budget, that move may even be brought forward.

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2 w. ago How the Trump White House is causing headaches for our universities

The Australian Academy of Science will call on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to hold an emergency meeting as more institutions are hit by questions from the US.

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2 w. ago Wong’s extraordinary Dutton rebuke after he calls Albanese ‘limp

The opposition leader used an appearance at the Lowy Institute to describe the PM as “limp-wristed” – drawing a quick rebuke from the foreign minister.

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2 w. ago Australia considers joining 'coalition of the willing' to support peace in Ukraine

Anthony Albanese has joined world leaders on a virtual call to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine.

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3 w. ago Albanese, Dutton split on call for peacekeepers as Putin responds to ceasefire call

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join talks with world leaders on Saturday night, and is willing to consider a small deployment as a show of support.

Events

3 w. ago Albanese, Dutton split on peacekeepers as Putin responds to ceasefire call

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join talks with world leaders on Saturday night, and is willing to consider a small deployment as a show of support.

Events

3 w. ago ‘Disappointing’: Australia still trying to change Trump’s mind on tariffs

Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Australia comes weeks after he said he would give “great consideration” to an exemption after a phone call with Anthony Albanese.

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3 w. ago Trump rules out tariff exemption for Australian steel, aluminium exports

The decision comes weeks after Trump said he would give “great consideration” to an exemption following a phone call with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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