10 h. ago Exaggerations from Albanese, Dutton lost in Trump’s tariff blitz

We take a look at the prime minister’s claim Dutton wanted to end bulk-billing and the Coalition’s claim groceries are up 30 per cent under Labor.

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11 h. ago Bridget McKenzie reacts to question about her future in Coalition's cabinet

Peter Dutton was asked about the potential for Bridget McKenzie being ousted from the Coalition cabinet after the upcoming election. McKenzie was seen laughing behind the Liberal leader.

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12 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton says Coalition government could reverse Trump tariffs; worst trading day on Wall Street since 2020 as $2.4 trillion wiped

Read all the headlines from day eight of the 2025 federal election campaign on Friday, April 4.

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28 h. ago As it happened: ASX tumbles after Trump confirms 10 per cent tariffs on all Australian goods; PM says decision ‘unwarranted’

Read all the headlines from day seven of the 2025 federal election campaign on Thursday, April 3.

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30 h. ago ‘Game on’: Kim Williams welcomes Dutton’s ABC funding review

The Coalition’s call for an efficiency audit of the ABC – if elected – would be the 16th since 2001.

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33 h. ago Dutton pledges $600 million for WA farm and mine roads, dodges IR law questions

The program would run for four years and would see upgrades including sealing, widening, building flood immunity and resilience upgrades.

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34 h. ago Cattle farmers would rather cop Trump’s tariffs than diseases from American beef

Farmers have reacted defiantly as US President Donald Trump singled out Australia’s beef in his trade crackdown as Albanese and Dutton say they would never compromise biosecurity.

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35 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX tumbles after Trump confirms 10 per cent tariffs on all Australian goods; PM says decision ‘unwarranted’

Read all the headlines from day seven of the 2025 federal election campaign on Thursday, April 3.

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35 h. ago WA news LIVE: Peter Dutton speaks in Perth; Demons coach weighs in on Allen meeting

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37 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump confirms 10 per cent tariffs on all Australian goods in ‘Liberation Day’ speech as PM labels them ‘unwarranted’

Read all the headlines from day seven of the 2025 federal election campaign on Thursday, April 3.

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38 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump confirms 10 per cent tariffs on all Australian goods in ‘Liberation Day’ speech as PM refuses to rule out WTO action

Read all the headlines from day seven of the 2025 federal election campaign on Thursday, April 3.

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39 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: PM won’t rule out WTO action if Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs hit Australia; ABC funding to be scrutinised under Dutton government

Read all the headlines from day seven of the 2025 federal election campaign on Thursday, April 3.

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40 h. ago Albanese and Dutton continue elections campaign on opposite sides of country

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton to continue campaigning on opposite sides of the country today.

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41 h. ago Wakey, wakey: Dutton looks shaky as his aptitude is put to the ultimate test

This is the opposition leader’s first federal election campaign, possibly the first time in his political life that he will face sustained national scrutiny for weeks.

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50 h. ago If NSW swings to Dutton, it’s curtains for the state Liberal leader

But if Dutton fails to seize critical seats in the state, it may be a boon for Mark Speakman.

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51 h. ago As it happened: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin

Read all the headlines from day six of the 2025 federal election campaign on Wednesday, April 2.

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52 h. ago Allan seeks to charm caucus as concerns mount over state Labor poll slump

Federal Labor MPs are struggling with how they should campaign in a state vital to Labor’s electoral fortunes when the state branch is so on the nose.

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53 h. ago ABC funding is hardly at the centre of voters’ priorities this election

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has again shown his propensity for being roped into arguing over niche issues.

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58 h. ago More fossil fuels? Inside Peter Dutton’s shock new gas proposal

The opposition leader’s Robin Hood-like plan may sound like a dream in theory, but lowering household energy bills is a bit more complex in reality.

Events

59 h. ago ‘The answer is no’: Albanese defends Allan’s absence from Labor campaign

“It’s a sign that the government’s in real trouble, and the wheels are falling off,” Peter Dutton said on Wednesday morning as he campaigned in the state.

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