The coalition maintains it can still win the federal election despite dismal polling, saying internal numbers are more optimistic and there will be surprises.
Peter Dutton has gone further with his criticism of Welcome to Country ceremonies after an Indigenous elder was booed during a major dawn service on Anzac Day.
The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell.
Concerns about the safety of MPs as they go about their business in the community have been raised again, after the opposition leader was allegedly targeted.
The coalition risk losing seats after voters continued to abandon Peter Dutton since the Liberal leader abandoned an unpopular policy, fresh polling finds.
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.
Labor could be in the box seat to form the next government, according to three major opinion polls, but both major parties are playing down their significance.
Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May.
After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date following a visit to Governor-General Sam Mostyn on...
