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Housing security a priority for Federal candidates

ACTCOSS wants the government to build more social housing in Canberra. Here's what the Federal election candidates say.

Labor, coalition switch pitch to senior voters

The two major parties are pitching directly to senior voters, promising an expansion to the health concession card and cheaper medications.

Labor unveils climate, housing, health policies at campaign launch

Anthony Albanese has positioned Labor as better than the coalition on climate, housing and health, as the party held its campaign launch in Perth.

Labor commits to look after Canberra’s waterways

Federal Labor has committed $3.225 million to restore Canberra’s waterways if it wins the election, MPs announced today.

Labor, government face off over inflation

Cost of living pressures will emerge as an election issue, as economic figures are released and a one-off $250 payment will be made to six million Australians.

ABC $8 million funding boost in Labor’s Pacific plan

The ABC would get $8 million a year to deliver Australian content to Pacific nations under a Labor plan to lift engagement and challenge China's expansionism.

Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese face up to voters in debate

Voters will have an opportunity to watch the Liberal and Labor leaders' election pitches but research shows less than a third will tune in.

Labor, Liberals rule out independents deal

Anthony Albanese has turned his focus to better support for people in disaster-hit areas like Brisbane, as Scott Morrison talks up mining jobs in WA.

Labor switches to attack as they take a hit in the polls

Anthony Albanese has visited Brisbane to take aim at the prime minister's record, as Scott Morrison talks up defence jobs in Western Australia.

Federal election: Coalition aims for repeat miracle in Queensland

In his victory speech after securing a surprise electoral victory in 2019, Prime Minister Scott Morrison specifically thanked Queensland voters for their unwavering support.

Labor zeroes in on Scott Morrison’s character

As Scott Morrison weighs up calling an election, ructions within the NSW division of the Liberal Party threaten to damage the government.

Nobody believes Scott Morrison on anything: Labor

The prime minister has repeatedly denied claims he made a racist comment against pre-selection opponent in 2007 but Labor says nobody believes him.

Labor commits to help domestic violence in the ACT

Federal Labor politicians have promised funding support for frontline organisations supporting women and children fleeing violence.

Labor promises community batteries for Canberra

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

Canberra MP Andrew Leigh seeks protection after threats

Labor MP Andrew Leigh has been granted a personal protection order and says the nature of debate in the political environment is changing.

Women lead the way in Labor win in South Australia

Women have led the Labor charge in South Australia, winning five seats for the incoming government, as the party looks to change the culture in parliament and pursue its bold policy agenda.

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