11 h. ago Punters say it’s Albanese – and are already betting on Dutton’s replacement

The betting agencies have Albanese as an extremely short-priced favourite to win on Saturday – so much so that a Labor victory is at Winx-like odds.

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32 h. ago Budget to get worse before it gets better, and with higher taxes, under Dutton plan

Federal budget deficits would widen over the next two years before improving sharply in the final years of the decade under the Coalition’s federal election costings.

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35 h. ago Federal budget to get worse before it gets better under Dutton plan

Federal budget deficits would widen by $7.9 billion over the next two years before improving sharply in the final years of the decade under the Coalition’s federal election costings.

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5 d. ago As it happened: Albanese and Dutton face off in final leaders’ debate

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5 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese and Dutton face off in final leaders’ debate

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5 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: PM to spruik $204m around

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5 d. ago Dutton eyes better budget but will require cuts in homes and power

Whoever wins on Saturday faces budget deficits as far as they eye can see. Peter Dutton faces tough choices to meet his promises and cut spending.

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