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More than 600 AFP officers kept candidates safe

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded to more than 50 reports of crime against candidates during the recent Federal election. AFP Commander Protection Operations

Full list of new Federal Government Ministry

Re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new-look Federal Ministry. Prime Minister Albanese said they would be sworn in by Governor-General Sam

Election promises made. Now it’s time to deliver

By Michelle Cull With a convincing win for a second term of government, the pressure is now on the new Labor government to deliver the economic policies central to its

Federal Labor returned with increased majority

By Michelle Grattan The Albanese government has been re-elected with a substantially increased majority, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat, in a

New technical colleges to address skills shortage

A national network of technical colleges will be rolled out if a Liberal Federal Government is elected on May 3. Liberal leader Peter Dutton said the proposed Australian

Billion-dollar mineral reserve critical for economy

More than $1 billion will be invested in creating a critical minerals reserve if Labor is returned to Government after the May 3 Federal Election. Labor leader Anthony

Same old tune, third time around for leaders

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have met for the third leaders’ debate of this election campaign, this time on the Nine network. And while the debate traversed much

Leaders remain calm and on-message in second debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their second showdown of the 2025 federal election campaign. The debate, hosted by the ABC,

Defence industries add $11.9 billion to national economy

South Australia is driving double-digit annual growth in Australia’s defence industry. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the sector

Major parties tap into desire for the ‘Australian dream’

By Michelle Grattan If anyone had any doubts before, Sunday’s Liberal and Labor launches highlighted that this federal election is an auction for votes, in particular

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