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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton rejects claims his policy mirrors that of US President Donald Trump. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

FEDERAL POLITICSCommentsPeter Dutton hints at 15pc cheaper gas under broader plan

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has used a Sydney forum to hint at a broader gas plan to make prices 15 per cent cheaper domestically. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

The Trump tariffs have sidetracked Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on the election trail. NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumAlbo rules out ‘phenomenal offer’ to Trump

Anthony Albanese has hit back after Donald Trump outlined a key condition in exempting local imports from the US’s global tariff fiasco.

Ria Pandey

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LivePremium‘15 per cent’: Dutton reveals gas saving

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both delivered their pitches to the electorally important region of Western Sydney during campaigning on Friday.

Samuel Clench and Jessica Wang

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to be drawn on a massive cyber attack hitting multiple superannuation funds, saying such attacks happen ‘all the time’.

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PM says cyber attacks happen ‘all the time’

LIVE UPDATES: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to be drawn on a massive cyber attack hitting multiple superannuation funds, saying such attacks happen ‘all the time’.

Max Corstorphan

Liberal Leader Peter Dutton with Senator Michaelia Cash.

federal election 2025CommentsPremiumDutton’s ‘same job, same pay’ decision shocks industry

A senior mining executive has revealed that industry leaders were blindsided by Peter Dutton declaring that he would not overturn ‘same job, same pay’ laws that have empowered a union push into the Pilbara.

Jessica Page

WA Premier Roger Cook and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

federal politicsCommentsPM’s critical minerals stockpile plan shocks Cook

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s shock decision to create a critical minerals reserve has blindsided his ‘friend’ Roger Cook and left the industry scrambling for details.

Katina Curtis

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton drinks a beer at the XXXX beer factory during his 2025 Federal Election Campaign in the seat of Brisbane, Saturday, March 29, 2025.

opinionCommentsPremiumDutton’s debate enthusiasm reveals his election odds

Peter Dutton began this campaign with an unusual show of confidence.

Tim Lester

Independent Kate Hulett is pictured on Market Street in Fremantle.

PoliticsCommentsPremiumDual citizenship threatens teal-backed Fremantle independent

Kate Hulett — the community independent attempting a second shot at politics — has run afoul of Australia’s Constitution, with a dual British citizenship threatening her bid for Federal Parliament.

Dylan Caporn

Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers leaves after a press conference.

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Treasurer says nation ‘counting on WA’ ahead of visit

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will touchdown in Perth on Friday to spruik the economic benefits of his Federal budget amid what he described as “heightened global uncertainty”. 

Katina Curtis and Jessica Page

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newsPremiumAlbo reveals five-point plan to fight tariffs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his five-point plan to combat US President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures against Australia.

Hannah Moore

Redbridge Director Tony Barry said the first week of the Federal Election campaign had been “horrific” and devoid of “big ideas”.

NEWSPremiumExpert’s ‘third term’ warning on Trump

An expert political commentator and polling firm director has warned Aussie leaders not to “rule out” President Donald Trump running for a third term.

Zoe De Koning

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is assisted after falling off the riser while attending an MEU conference in the electorate of Hunter on Day 6 of the 2025 federal election campaign, in the Bunter Valley, Thursday, April 3, 2025.

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Tariffs, tumbles & a fall from grace for under-pressure Albo

The prime minister has endured the roughest day on the election campaign so far as Australia cops a major Trump trade blow before he takes a different kind of leadership spill.

Ellen Ransley and Nicola Smith

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newsPremium‘Game on’: ABC chair hits back at Dutton

ABC Chair Kim Williams has hit back following Peter Dutton’s threats to cut the broadcaster’s funding as part of the Coalition’s pledge to scrutinise “wasteful spending”.

Ria Pandey

Peter Dutton In Midvale

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumDutton’s $100m pitch to WA’s junior miners

Peter Dutton has thrown his support behind junior explorers, announcing a $100 million election promise for WA’s mining pioneers which industry leaders say will get more drill rigs in the field. 

Jessica Page

Abbie Chatfield’s interviews with Anthony Albanese and Adam Bandt were reviewed after a Liberal senator questioned their legality. NewsWire/ Nadir Kinani

politicsPremiumAbbie Chatfield cleared after AEC probe

The influencer’s social media posts featuring Anthony Albanese and Adam Bandt were under review to determine whether they were “political content”.

Ria Pandey

The Chinese research ship Tan Suo Yi Hao.

DefenceCommentsWorry as high-tech Chinese research ship nears Perth

A Chinese research ship is nearing Perth as it circumnavigates Australia, with concerns the government vessel is mapping the nation’s submarine cables.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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UPDATEDPremium‘No good lady’: Grubby tactics exposed

Vandals have sabotaged political candidates’ campaigns in key electorates in NSW and Victoria, branding them “communist” and “fascist”.

Ria Pandey

Business and Australian farmers have warned six billion American hamburgers a year will be more expensive amid US President Donald Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs on Australian exports. 

TradeComments‘Six billion burgers’: Farmers reveal cost of beef tariff

Business and Australian farmers are deeply disappointed about Donald Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs on Australian exports, warning six billion American hamburgers will be more expensive.

Katina Curtis

Gina Rinehart and Pauline Hanson had lunch together in Thailand earlier this year. Instagram

POLITICSPremium‘Not my mum’: Hanson’s daughter’s senate bid

The daughter of one of Australia’s most infamous politicians hopes to join her mum in the Senate.

Blair Jackson

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NEWSPremiumMap shows issue has ‘never been worse’

“No part of the country has been spared” as the least affordable electorates in the country have been revealed, with renters having scarce few options.

Blair Jackson

US President Donald Trump has slapped a new tariff on Australia.

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Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs explained

Australia’s free trade agreement with the US has been thrown in the bin as tariffs are imposed.

Jackson Hewett

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Federal PoliticsPremium‘I didn’t fall’: Albo’s claim after stacking it

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a tumble while getting ready for a picture opportunity in the Hunter - but he doesn’t see it the same way.

Sam Clench and Jessica Wang

Dr Sue Chapman has her focus on healthcare if elected for the seat of Forrest.

Federal electionPremiumCandidate for Forrest said regional health was ‘snubbed’

Independent candidate for Forrest said she will focus on regional healthcare if elected in next month’s upcoming federal election. 

Sofia Fimognari

Albo fall

AustraliaVideoCommentsWATCH: Albo takes unfortunate tumble onstage

RECAP: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken an unfortunate tumble onstage while posing for photos on the campaign trail. 

Elisia Seeber, Max Corstorphan and David Johns