5 h. ago Dutton announces defence spend, Labor slams nuclear policies

Peter Dutton has announced he would dramatically boost defence spending if elected, while the prime minister slammed the coalition’s nuclear policy.

Events

6 d. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Treasurer claims second debate a ‘decisive win’ for PM; McKenzie apologises over China, Russia comments

The leaders are back on the campaign trail after facing off at a second debate last night.

Politics

6 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Treasurer claims second debate a ‘decisive win’ for PM; McKenzie apologises over China, Russia comments

The leaders are back on the campaign trail after facing off at a second debate overnight.

Politics

6 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Treasurer claims second debate a ‘decisive win’ for PM; Labor slams Dutton’s comments on Russia

The leaders are back on the campaign trail after facing off at a second debate overnight.

Politics

2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump’s 104 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports begin; Dutton commits to further cuts to migration, announces gas policy

Read the live blog for rolling coverage of the second week of the 2025 federal election campaign.

Politics

2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton commits to further cuts to migration, announces gas policy; PM won’t confirm request for call with Trump

Read the live blog for rolling coverage of the second week of the 2025 federal election campaign.

Politics

2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE: Peter Dutton announces Liberal Party’s gas policy; PM won’t confirm request for call with Trump

Read the live blog for rolling coverage of the second week of the 2025 federal election campaign.

Politics

2 w. ago Albanese raises stakes on mental health with $1b pledge as Dutton fuels cost

Anthony Albanese’s announcement will give him a $1 billion rebuttal to Peter Dutton’s $900 million in mental health funding ahead of a leaders’ debate on Tuesday.

Economics

3 w. ago Peter Dutton pledges to axe Suburban Rail Loop funding if elected prime minister

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced he will scrap federal funding for Victoria's long-promised Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) if he is elected prime minister next month.

Politics

3 w. ago Dutton campaigns at winery after announcing Suburban Rail Loop funding would be shelved

Dutton has pledged $1.5 billion for the Melbourne Airport Link, as the funding will be redirected from the Suburban Rail Loop.

Politics

3 w. ago As it happened: PM calls election for May 3 and Dutton comes out swinging

Read all the headlines from day one of the 2025 federal election campaign after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dissolved parliament early on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Politics

3 w. 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.

Politics

3 w. 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.

Politics

3 w. 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.

Politics

3 w. 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.

Politics

4 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Chalmers’ $17 billion tax cuts clear first hurdle as Dutton flags ‘significant announcement’ in budget reply speech

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Economics

4 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Dutton flags ‘significant announcement’ in budget reply speech after Treasurer announces $17 billion in surprise tax cuts

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Economics

4 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Coalition to oppose Labor’s $17 billion in tax cuts as Angus Taylor slams Chalmers’ ‘cash splash’

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Economics