48 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton, Albanese hold second leaders debate; Russian plans to house aircraft in Indonesia ‘not true’ says Marles

Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election campaign, with 17 days to go until polling day.

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55 h. ago I’ve followed our leaders for 10 elections now. Society is getting angrier

Protesters have always been liable to get angry. But the police presence during this election campaign shows that anger is getting worse.

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59 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton, Albanese prepare for second leaders debate; Russian plans to house aircraft in Indonesia ‘not true’ says Marles

Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election campaign, with 17 days to go until polling day.

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4 d. ago Trump can help fix Dutton’s slump, but only if he keeps schtum

Peter Dutton’s had a poor campaign so far. But a less conspicuous Trump, as improbable as that may be, may help the Liberal leader change the election conversation.

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7 d. ago There’s an obvious successor for Albanese. The Libs face a tougher choice

Election results trigger, or subsequently lead to, leadership resets. Even in the turmoil of a campaign, players will also have their eyes on the future.

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8 d. ago Prime Minister promises millions of dollars in funding for the Great Barrier Reef

With just 23 days until the election, the Prime Minister and Opposition leader are beefing up their pitches to win over voters.

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9 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE: Albanese named winner of first leaders’ debate; Dutton’s father suffers heart attack

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

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1 week ago Leaders debate as it happened: Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese go head

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are facing off in the first leaders’ debate. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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1 week ago Leaders debate LIVE updates: Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese to go head

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are facing off in the first leaders’ debate. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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1 week ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX bounces higher after wild night on Wall Street; Dutton, Albanese prepare for first leaders debate tonight

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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1 week ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton, Albanese prepare for first leaders debate; Trump trade war questions expected after $85b wiped off ASX

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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1 week ago Albanese and Dutton gear up for their first election debate today

The prime minister and opposition leader are both in Sydney today, gearing up for their first election debate on the campaign trail.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Joyce, McKenzie jostle to keep Coalition frontbench roles after election

Nationals frontbenchers are hustling to keep their positions after the election as tensions flare again between party leader David Littleproud and predecessor Barnaby Joyce.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Abbie Chatfield posts to be probed by Australian Electoral Commission

The electoral watchdog’s review will test political leaders who share content creator posts that instruct listeners how to vote as more MPs appear on influencer podcasts and social media.

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2 w. ago The leader most likely to lose their job after the federal election? Jacinta Allan

There will be no move against Allan while the campaign is on but if Labor does as badly in Victoria as the polls suggest, senior party figures have made it clear whom they will blame.

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin

Public service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day.

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Chalmers accuses ‘DOGEy Dutton’ of copying Trump; 10 per cent tariff warning issued to Australian agricultural businesses

Public service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day.

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2 w. ago Dutton pledges to axe $2.2 billion from Suburban Rail Loop ‘hoax’

The federal opposition leader will announce on Tuesday that, if elected, he will withdraw federal funding for the rail loop, branding the project a cruel hoax.

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