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​Dutton pledges to drive down car prices, axe penalty scheme hitting families

"Instead of making life easier, Labor is making it harder and more expensive."

Coalition promises $20 billion regional fund to close the gap in health, childcare and infrastructure

This fund will receive a portion of the commodity windfall revenues, reflecting a broader strategy to manage national finances responsibly.

Dutton’s gas gamble: Modelling promises savings, but critics warn of long-term risks

The Albanese government has labelled the proposal “economically irresponsible” and pointed out that any savings will be modest.

Polite, rehearsed, and predictable: Albanese-Dutton’s first debate fails to shake up election campaign

Albanese accused Dutton of inflating Labor’s spending record, denying the claim that his government was the “biggest spender in 40 years.”

Dutton pledges $840m to fast-track Adelaide freight bypass

Dutton accused the federal Labor government of delays and underfunding, declaring that only a Coalition government would provide a “real plan” to tackle traffic and freight inefficiencies in Adelaide.

Dutton backtracks on work-from-home policy, Labor attacks Coalition’s U-turn

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of “twisting” the policy and wrongly implying it would extend to the private sector.

Just hours left to enrol for 2025 federal election

Voting is compulsory in Australia, and all citizens aged 18 and over are required by law to be enrolled.

Albanese promises $2.3bn to make home batteries more affordable

The initiative, set to roll out from July 2025, targets both cost-of-living relief and environmental goals by making renewable energy storage more accessible.

Dutton to cut permanent migrant and international student numbers, hike visa fees

Dutton criticised the Government’s migration targets, warning the arrival of 1.8 million new migrants over five years was worsening the housing shortage, especially in capital cities.

Toothless policy? Greens pitch dental in Medicare with oversized gimmicks and shaky maths

With rising living costs, a housing crunch, and healthcare systems under strain, many are questioning whether the Greens are serious about governance

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Victoria expands multicultural health advisory committee to improve access and equity

The framework aims to ensure all Victorians can access a safe, inclusive and culturally appropriate mental health system.

Yes, One Nation’s poll numbers are climbing. But major party status – let alone government – is still a long way off

One Nation’s recent boost is framed as a rise in right-wing populism tapping into a wave of global anti-immigration sentiment.

Australia’s $2M Ballot Project for Bangladesh funds a non-inclusive foreign election

According to Voice of America’s Independent survey, 57% Bangladeshis supported Awami League’s return to politics, contradicting the executive decision to ban the party.
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