Latest news: Federal election

The Coalition promises that the 2022–23 Budget will “deliver Australia’s plan for a stronger future”, but does it meet Canberra’s needs? Is it really a plan for the future, or is it, as pundits and politicians from other parties argue, a short-term plan designed to win votes in the forthcoming election?

Australians will get one-off cash handouts and tax breaks and pay less for fuel under a raft of pre-election sweeteners announced in the federal budget.

Federal Labor has promised to install community batteries in Casey, Dickson, and Fadden if the party wins this year’s federal election.

The Greens have announced an election policy to protect public servant whistleblowers and democratic participation.

Federal Labor and Liberal figures say there are lessons to be learned out of the South Australian state election contest.

The cost of living has emerged as a major issue ahead of Australia's upcoming federal election, with Albanese and Morrison level in polling.

Inspired by the ‘Voices for ...’ model from the electorate of Indi and elsewhere, proACT was set up as a community movement that helps change the conversation we have about politics, pushes for community led change and finds the right community-backed independent to stand for the Senate in the next election.

Clive Palmer will lead his party's push for success in the senate, announcing a bid to return to federal politics ahead of the election.

The Morrison government has rescheduled the federal budget for 29 March, setting the course for an election in May.

Scott Morrison says the government will go into next year's election as underdogs, as a poll shows the PM losing ground as preferred leader.

Labor is prepared for the possibility of a December federal election even as the coalition indicates it plans to go full term.