9 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Trump tariff fallout lingers as PM, Dutton continue campaigns; leaders clash on Port of Darwin Chinese ownership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launch into the second week of their campaign.

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11 h. ago Peter Dutton's botched footy kick accidentally injures cameraman

A TV cameraman has been left with a scratched forehead after he was hit in the head by a wayward ball kicked by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton at a photo-op in Darwin.

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12 h. ago Dutton accidentally leaves cameraman’s forehead bloody with footy kick

Opposition leader Peter Dutton accidentally leaves cameraman’s forehead bloody with a footy kick.

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17 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump tariff fallout lingers as PM, Dutton continue campaigns; protester crashes Treasurer’s press conference

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launch into the second week of their campaign.

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38 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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62 h. ago WA news LIVE: Peter Dutton speaks in Perth; Demons coach weighs in on Allen meeting

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67 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Election campaign trail heads to key state of Victoria today

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese take their election campaigns to Victoria, with key swing seats up for grabs.

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4 d. ago We’ve been tracking Albanese and Dutton’s movements so you don’t have to

Every campaign is marked by surprise visits across the country and spending promises. Here’s what Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been up to.

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4 d. ago What harbour views? Disciplined Dutton stays on message in Melbourne

The stunning views of Sydney Harbour from Kirribilli House were the last thing Peter Dutton wanted to talk about when he landed in Melbourne for his first visit of the election campaign.

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4 d. 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.

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4 d. ago NSW police investigating shop signs depicting politicians as Nazis

Police say a display in a NSW shopfront depicting Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and other prominent figures in Nazi uniforms did not breach laws around prohibited symbols.

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5 d. ago Dutton’s gas plan will chill investment, warns global energy giant

Global energy major Shell is warning Peter Dutton that his plan to curb Australia’s gas exports will stunt investment and fail to boost supplies of the fuel.

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5 d. ago PM Dutton would dodge The Lodge for Kirribilli. Can’t blame him. But is this WFH or WTF?

Peter Dutton wants to live in Kirribilli if he’s elected PM. But it’s not near his constituency or his workplace. Is he going to work from home? Surely not.

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5 d. ago From yum cha to a mosque: Dutton sells himself as a multicultural champion

In his first weekend on the campaign trail Peter Dutton visited a mosque before a church, synagogue or a Hindu temple, inviting voters to take another look at him.

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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.

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5 d. ago Labor has finally found a more convincing message. The mystery is why it took so long

Australians’ opinions have flipped in just a few weeks on whether Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton will be victorious in the federal election.

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