22 h. ago Albanese says Dutton injecting machismo into election campaign

Before attending an Easter Mass in Sydney, Anthony Albanese recorded an episode of popular British podcast The Rest is Politics.

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44 h. ago Australia will advocate for man 'charged by Russia with fighting for Ukraine'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia would continue to advocate for Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who was reportedly charged with fighting in defence of Ukraine.

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46 h. ago Would Peter Dutton cut free TAFE? Does Tanya Plibersek have a place in Anthony Albanese’s cabinet? We reality check

It was a drama-filled week muddied with word salads and a truly criminal number of statistics being lobbed at punters. Here’s the truth behind the press conferences and debates.

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55 h. ago Dutton has spent years cultivating his image. Now he faces a dilemma

Twice a day, Peter Dutton meditates. No doubt, with the overwhelming task of overturning a first-term government, and a bruising election campaign, he’s needed it to steady him.

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3 d. ago Chalmers splits hairs on negative gearing to back up Albanese’s claim

The treasurer insisted he had asked for analysis, not modelling, which Peter Dutton used to claim Labor had a secret plan to change negative gearing rules.

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3 d. ago Chalmers splits hairs on negative gearing to back up Albanese

The treasurer insisted he had asked for analysis, not modelling, which Peter Dutton used to claim Labor had a secret plan to change negative gearing rules.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Dutton admits mistake over comment on Russia's reported Indonesia plans

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has admitted he made a mistake in attributing reports of Russia seeking to base military aircraft in Indonesia to the South-East Asian power’s president.

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4 d. ago ‘I was wrong’: Coalition frontbencher apologises for saying Russia and China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as PM.

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4 d. ago Coalition frontbencher says Russia, China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as prime minister.

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago ‘It wasn’t hard’: Man who confronted PM in hotel lobby walked straight in

A man who claims he ambushed Anthony Albanese in a Melbourne hotel has said he walked straight into the lobby, despite increased security measures amid rising threats against politicians.

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5 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Russian plans to house aircraft in Indonesia ‘not true’ says Marles; Dutton commits $6m to Port Arthur victims charity

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

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5 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: PM seeking ‘clarification’ over Russian request to house long

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

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5 d. ago ‘The knives are out’: Dutton has to win over voters, and win back his party

If Peter Dutton loses the election, this past weekend will be seen as a key moment of the campaign, when one of his allies drove a nail into the coffin.

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5 d. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton’s son joins him on campaign trail again amid housing deposit questions; PM sets sights on third term

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continue campaigning ahead of the federal election on May 3. Follow live. 

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5 d. ago Russia pushing to base military aircraft on Australia's doorstep: report

The Australian government is seeking "clarification" following reports Russia has lodged a request to base long-range aircraft in Indonesia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

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5 d. ago Dutton and son: Why Harry’s housing issues became the talk of the campaign

Peter and Harry Dutton are campaigning together on housing policy, but the opposition leader wasn’t ready for the most obvious question of all.

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5 d. ago The seats Dutton and Albanese avoid in their race around the nation

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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6 d. ago Nation’s leaders slam WA Greens’ Anzac Day dance party decision

The event, which is raising funds for the political party, has also been labelled “completely inappropriate” by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

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