Dutton doubles down on housing, as Labor stays quiet on policy modelling
By Samantha Dick
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is refusing to say how much he wants Australian house prices to rise, as Labor remains tight-lipped on the impacts of its first home buyer policy on the housing market.
'Read the room': WA Greens reschedule Anzac Day dance party fundraiser
By Stephanie Dalzell
The West Australian Greens have dumped plans to host the event on Anzac Day off the back of widespread criticism from veterans and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-15/wa-greens-cancel-anzac-day-dance-party-fundraiser/105178886
Live: Albanese downplays risk to extend access to first home buyer scheme
By Courtney Gould, Tom Crowley, and Olivia Caisley
The PM defends his plan to help first home buyers into the property market following concerns from economists. Follow live.
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Monique Ryan says paid influencer posts must be disclosed after awkward on-air moment
By Alison Xiao and Evelyn Manfield
Independents Monique Ryan and David Pocock say content made by social media creators paid for by politicians should be disclosed.
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Battle over windfalls in 'hold my beer' election that consigns fiscal rectitude to history books
By Jacob Greber
On Sunday alone, Labor and the Coalition unveiled almost $24 billion in spending. Neither side has detailed how the new promises will be funded, or where the offsetting savings or tax cuts will come from.
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Greens begin week-long 'retain Brisbane bender' with promise for free school lunches
By Jake Evans
Greens leader Adam Bandt will spend his week in Queensland, seeking to sandbag the party's three seats of Griffith, Ryan and Brisbane and announcing the Greens would push to establish an $11.6 billion free school lunches program in the next term of parliament.
Housing ministers go head-to-head on key voting issue
By Tessa Flemming and Jason Whittaker
Housing ministers face-off on Q+A after big-spending pledges for first home buyers in campaign launches yesterday.
PM wants Australia to co-host 2026 UN climate conference
By Sarah Maunder
Anthony Albanese has confirmed that if he is re-elected, his party will formally bid for South Australia to host a future International Climate Change Conference.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-14/pm-wants-to-co-host-cop31-with-pacific/105175042
Trumpet of Patriots candidate facing criminal charges stands in Dutton's seat
Michael Norman Jessop, who will stand in the Brisbane electorate of Dickson, says he will fight what he describes as "trumped-up" charges, including stalking and weapons possession.
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Federal Court to decide cattle industry payout for 2011 live export ban
By Alys Marshall
Northern Australia's cattle industry is once again battling the government at the Federal Court, seeking compensation that reflects its losses from the export ban.
Dutton says he wants house prices to 'steadily increase' in Australia
By Samantha Dick
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he wants to see house prices "steadily increase", as both leaders face questions over major policies targeting Australia's housing crisis.
Dutton says he wants house prices to 'steadily increase' in Australia
By Samantha Dick
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he wants to see house prices "steadily increase", as both leaders face questions over major policies targeting Australia's housing crisis.
What sets two of Australia's most powerful men apart from each other
By Claudia Long
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying for your vote. Here’s what sets them apart.
Live: Tanya Plibersek laughs off awkward moment with PM
By Courtney Gould, Tom Crowley, and Olivia Caisley
Tanya Plibersek laughs off the PM seemingly rejecting a hug from her at Labor's launch, insisting the pair are still friends. Follow live.
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Labor launches campaign in WA, but will it win over wary voters?
By Keane Bourke
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese chose Perth to launch his election campaign for the second consecutive time, after the west helped Labor form a majority government in 2022. But WA voters will need more convincing this time around.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-14/labor-launches-election-campaign-in-wa/105171826
