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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Strange’: Albanese addresses Trump comment while in Perth

The Prime Minister addressed Jacinta Price’s ‘make Australia great again’ comment, saying the Liberals are trying to ‘borrow from another country’. Recap the events from Saturday’s Federal election proceedings.

Matt Shrivell

Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon took to the Swan River by ferry for a funding promise. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumFerries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Major parties have focused their attention on the west with ferry rides and celebrity appearances kicking off another day of campaigning.

Tess Ikonomou, Rachael Ward and Savannah Meacham

Ex One Nation Senator Rod Culleton will appear on a WA ballot paper, despite a false declaration. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumBankrupt ex-senator to appear as candidate in election

A former One Nation senator will get to remain on a federal election ballot paper, despite again failing to disclose his bankruptcy status.

Tess Ikonomou

Australia's music scene is valued around the world industry organisations say, but needs backing. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumMusic industry raises voice to support Aussie artists

Investment in music is critical to ensure Australian artists get the platform they deserve, say peak organisations calling for more support.

Keira Jenkins

Voters opinions of Peter Dutton are mixed in the seat he has held for more than two decades. (Savannah Meacham/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumDown to the wire, Dutton faces fight to hold own seat

Voters in Peter Dutton's seat hold mixed feelings about the federal opposition leader as he battles to retain his two-decade grip on the electorate.

Savannah Meacham

People 'feel like they have the right to voice more racist rhetoric during elections': expert. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumIndigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Some of the Indigenous policies of the major parties being flagged during the election campaign are generating concern amongst communities.

Keira Jenkins

Peter Dutton hasn't spelt out how many public servants would be made redundant by the coalition. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumRedundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan

The coalition has shifted on its plan to save billions by shrinking the public service, floating the prospect of voluntary redundancies for the first time.

Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail in WA at Rio Tinto’s Dampier Port.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese throws support behind WA’s resources sector

RECAP: The Prime Minister has lauded WA’s strong resources sector, labelling it a ‘wealth creator’ for the national economy. Check out all the major events from today’s Federal election proceedings here.

Zach Margolius and Matt Shrivell

Australia is set to acquire three Virginia-class submarines from the US in the early 2030s. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionAustralian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australia's nuclear submarine deal with the US and UK is at risk because of a lack of extra defence spending by Labor, the opposition claims.

Tess Ikonomou and Kat Wong

The port of Darwin must be returned to Australian ownership, Anthony Albanese says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumAlbanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

The prime minister says compulsory acquisition is on the table to wrest back control of the Port of Darwin in the Top End and return it to Australian hands.

Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

Peter Dutton greeted billionaire Kerry Stokes at a function where he defended his campaign. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumDutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds

The opposition leader was forced to go on the defensive over the coalition's election campaign when he visited the one time Liberal stronghold of WA.

Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou

Peter Dutton says the coalition would set aside $15 million for research into suicide prevention. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremium'Screams stay with me': Dutton opens up on suicide toll

Peter Dutton has described being called out to suicide incidents as a police officer as he promised funding for prevention research.

Andrew Brown

Anthony Albanese visited the Great Barrier Reef with towering Labor candidate Matt Smith. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionTowering presence, missing minister as PM visits reef

One of Labor's tallest candidates has made a splash at the prime minister's Great Barrier Reef stop, while the spectre of a missing minister haunted the event.

Kat Wong

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are both vowing to pursue a better tariff outcome for Australia. (Lukas Coch, Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionAustralia aims for 'zero tariffs' after Trump backtrack

Donald Trump's tariff backdown has provided Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton with a fresh opportunity to position themselves as superior negotiators.

Kat Wong and Jacob Shteyman

Energy Minister Chris Bowen and his opposition counterpart Ted O'Brien have clashed at a debate. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremium'Fork in the road': parties at odds over energy plans

The shadow energy minister has not ruled out walking away from the Paris Agreement if elected, but the coalition will stick with its nuclear plan if it loses.

Jacob Shteyman

Vibrant lion dancers welcomed Anthony Albanese to an opening in the heart of Sydney's Chinatown. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumAlbanese beats drum on economy as trade clouds gather

Fresh off a narrow debate victory, the prime minister has embraced the sights and sounds of Chinatown while spruiking the economy.

Kat Wong

Peter Dutton continues pitching his credentials in the campaign after his father's heart attack. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionDutton campaign rolls on with tribute to 'stoic' father

The opposition leader continues campaigning while paying tribute to his father, who had a heart attack hours before a leaders' debate with the prime minister.

Kat Wong

A report has found women struggle to be pre-selected for winnable seats at the federal election. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumCards stacked against women contesting unwinnable seats

There are fewer women than men running in the federal election and those who manage to get their name on the ballot paper often face unwinnable contests.

Maeve Bannister

Peter Dutton has unveiled the coalition's modelling for its domestic gas reserve policy. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumLiberals 'not here to line gas giants' pockets': Dutton

Despite anger from the gas sector, Peter Dutton has doubled down on plans for a domestic reserve armed with modelling on how much households willsave.

Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

Anthony Albanese has been voted the winner of the first election debate against Peter Dutton. (Jason Edwards/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumPM wins first election campaign debate against Dutton

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed during the first leaders' debate ahead of the federal election, as the two fielded questions on cost of living.

Tess Ikonomou

David Littleproud has hit the road to help the Nationals win seats at the federal election. (Dominic Giannini/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumNats pledge to help stranded Aussies on road to care

Nationals leader David Littleproud is hoping to win over voters unable to easily access healthcare, aged care and childcare as he tours regional Australia.

Dominic Giannini

Peter Dutton will face Anthony Albanese in a leaders' debate with the economy a key issue. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumRisks of recession casts shadow over leaders' debate

As economic headwinds emerge after US-imposed tariffs, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying to lay claim to being the best bet to deal with them.

Andrew Brown

A climate protester gatecrashed Anthony Albanese's media conference. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumPM accused of 'condemning young people' at health pitch

A protester has heckled the prime minister over the government's record on climate change while he was announcing big spending plans for youth mental health.

Kat Wong and Andrew Brown

Prime Minister Chris Luxon right-wing New Zealand coalition has enjoyed a lift in the latest poll. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumChris Luxon's New Zealand coalition enjoy poll bump

Prime Minister Chris Luxon and the New Zealand National party have improved their popularity according to the latest TVNZ poll.

Ben McKay

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