3 d. ago Labor says Dutton’s public service cuts are from the ‘DOGE’ handbook. Here’s where jobs could go

Just 7000 new public service jobs have been created in Canberra under Labor, forcing the Coalition to cut 34,000 jobs from the rest of Australia or gut the capital.

Politics

6 d. ago Albanese edges ahead of Dutton as Labor bounces back after budget: poll

The dramatic swing has tightened the race for power in the opening stage of the election campaign, putting Labor and the Coalition neck and neck in two-party terms.

Politics

7 d. ago Albanese starts campaign in Dutton’s seat as opposition leader claims underdog status

Labor does not stand a realistic chance of claiming Dutton’s electorate, marking the prime minister’s decision to campaign there as a mind games move.

Politics

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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9 d. ago Australia news as it happened: PM plans to call election for May 3; Dutton calls Labor’s tax cuts ‘insulting’, commits to national gas reservation policy

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories.

Events

9 d. ago Australia news LIVE: PM plans to call election for May 3; Dutton calls Labor’s tax cuts ‘insulting’, commits to national gas reservation policy

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories.

Events

9 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Coalition pledges to repeal Labor’s new tax cuts; Dutton revives Morrison’s petrol policy

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories.

Events

1 week ago The budget will reveal Labor’s level of confidence. Dutton’s already shown us his

If the treasurer surprises on the bold side, it may be a sign of panic for Labor, but the opposition leader seems to be shifting the focus of the Coalition’s campaign.

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1 week ago Australians to get $150 energy bill relief as Albanese seeks to mask price hike pain

With power prices set to rise by as much as $200 a year, the Albanese government’s latest cost-of-living pledge comes as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton seeks to remind voters that Labor has failed to bring prices down.

Economics

2 w. ago Migrants to be tested on antisemitism under Coalition citizenship test

Labor ridiculed Dutton for considering a referendum on deporting dual citizens, but Coalition MPs said we should expect more of citizens.

Events

2 w. ago Dutton’s ‘bizarre’ deportation referendum idea ridiculed by Labor

This masthead revealed Dutton was considering an election pledge on changing the Constitution to allow ministers to cancel the citizenship of people guilty of serious crimes.

Politics

3 w. ago Morrison’s media man warns Dutton that PM is gaining momentum

Some of Peter Dutton’s MPs have become jittery about one of Labor’s first small uplifts in political support in 18 months.

Events

3 w. ago Labor can’t manage the economy, right? The claim by Dutton and co doesn’t stand up

One does get weary of Liberals weaponising the Whitlam government’s economic record – they’ve been doing it for almost half a century.

Politics

4 w. ago Labor MPs use purple and blue branding, as Liberals hide Dutton

Both parties are using advertising and public rhetoric to focus attention on the negatives aspects of their opponents.

Politics

4 w. ago Labor MPs use purple and blue branding as candidates hide Albanese, Dutton on flyers

Both parties are using advertising and public rhetoric to focus attention on the negatives aspects of their opponents.

Politics