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Linda Reynolds is suing the Federal Government over the $2.4 million settlement it reached with her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Courts & JusticeOutgoing Senator sues Commonwealth over Higgins payout

Linda Reynolds is suing the Federal Government over the $2.4 million settlement it reached with her former staffer Brittany Higgins over its handling of her alleged rape at Parliament House.

Rebecca Le May

Former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon says the western world has lost the will to protect itself.

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Ex-minister blasts Australia’s complacency on defence

A former Labor defence minister has issued a withering assessment of Australia’s complacency in the face of looming conflict, urging bipartisanship and stronger will to build up the Defence Force.

Katina Curtis

Peter Dutton and his wife Kirilly at Pine Rivers RSL Anzac Day Dawn Service. Richard Dobson / NewsWire

LIVEPremiumWhy Anzac RSL crowd ‘booed’ Dutton

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have suspended political campaigning for Anzac Day, which for the Opposition Leader included a turn at two-up.

Jessica Wang, Nathan Schmidt, Blake Antrobus

Footage of the late stages of an argument between election volunteers in Duncraig on Wednesday were shared on Moore MP Ian Goodenough’s Facebook page. 

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Argument erupts between volunteers on WA campaign trail

Sparks have flown in the lead up to the Federal election as the number of West Aussies voting early soars with an argument breaking out at a Duncraig pre-polling centre. 

Sarah Steger

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the ANZAC Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese marks diggers’ sacrifice at dawn service

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked Anzac Day at the national dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, which was marred by a lone pro-Palestine protester.

Katina Curtis

The Australian War Memorial service is one of many Dawn Services taking place across the country. Jason Edwards / NewsWire

NEWSPremiumAlbo, Dutton pay tribute to Anzac spirit

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have taken part in Anzac Day Dawn Services, which this year mark the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

Jessica Wang, Nathan Schmidt

Jacob Hersant (circled in red) at the Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.

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‘Full force of the law’: Albo condemns Anzac disruptors

LIVE UPDATES: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken from Parliament, denouncing the actions or distributors at Anzac Day services, saying their is ‘no place in Australia’ for those actions.

Matt Shrivell

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Federal election 2025VideoCommentsRevealing answers in Albo’s game of pictures

WATCH: Anthony Albanese has provided some revealing answers during a picture-led question and answer session.

Peta Rasdien

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Forrestfield in the electorate of Bullwinkle.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumPM downplays role of critical minerals as bargaining chip

Anthony Albanese says Labor’s promised critical minerals reserve would form an “element” of negotiations with the Trump administration.

Danielle Le Messurier and Katina Curtis

ACT senator David Pocock has also attacked the Coalition policy, saying it will decimate Canberra. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Federal PoliticsAlbo rips into Coalition public service cuts

Anthony Albanese has attacked the Coalition plan to cut 41,000 public servants in Canberra, saying it will affect roles in key areas like Defence and national security.

Jessica Wang

Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud is promising regional Australians more money for childcare and healthcare. Richard Dobson / NewsWire

Federal Politics‘God help us’: Nats leader’s message

Salvation from a higher power would be the only this to ‘save’ Australia should Labor and the Greens control parliament after the election, the Leader of the Nationals says.

Blair Jackson

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Federal PoliticsPremiumWoman punches man in ugly election clash

A white supremacist has crashed a candidates forum in one of the richest electorates in the country, leading to a confrontation with the audience.

Blair Jackson

Two people have been charged in separate incidents at pre-polling booths across Sydney.

NewsPremiumPM calls for respect after pre-polling chaos

Anthony Albanese has spoken out after a man was allegedly seen tearing up corflutes while a teenager has been charged with assault at pre-polling centres.

Alexandra Feiam

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton both say policy and messages have been clear to Australian voters.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Proof is in the pudding’: PM blasts Coalition’s detail

RECAP: Anthony Albanese has hit out at the Coalition over their lack of detail and negative gearing scare campaign, while Peter Dutton doubles down saying his party has been ‘clear’.

Matt Shrivell

Peter Dutton has again refused to explain why he hasn’t visited any of the sites of the Coalition’s proposed nuclear reactors. Richard Dobson / Newswire

Federal PoliticsPremium‘Chill out’: Albo done with fall questions

Anthony Albanese has made a surprise admission about his worst moment of the campaign, as new exit polls show Labor ahead to win the May 3 election.

Nathan Schmidt, Jessica Wang and Georgie Kibel

Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-chief executive officer Alex Ryvchin.

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Jewish community ‘let down’ by Labor as antisemitism rises

A prominent Jewish leader says the Albanese Government never had ‘its heart in the fight against antisemitism’ and claims ‘more could have been done’ to stop a wave of attacks across the country.

Caleb Runciman

Candidate Howard Ong leaves the Liberal Party's Tangney preselection in Bentley after Mark Wales was announced as the successful candidate.

Federal Election 2025CommentsPremiumLiberals target Tangney as key seat to win back

Energy is high within the Liberal party in the southern suburbs of Perth, with the Coalition hopeful they can win back Tangney, Labor’s most marginal seat in Western Australia.

Oliver Lane

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Federal PoliticsPremiumAlbo’s $1.2bn pledge amid tariff threat

The Albanese government will invest $1.2bn into Australia’s critical minerals supply, which will likely play a major role in negotiating a tariff carveout from the Trump administration.

Jessica Wang

Peter Dutton described the announcement as a personal commitment to addressing family and domestic violence, having lashed Labor over community safety during the campaign. Richard Dobson / NewsWire

Federal PoliticsPremiumDutton’s ‘personal’ promise on DV action

A national register of convicted domestic abusers and new laws targeting coercive control would be implemented if the Coalition is elected next month.

Nathan Schmidt

Health Minister Mark Butler said ‘too many blokes put off prioritising their health’ - a problem this funding is aimed at helping. 

Federal PoliticsLabor vows extra $32 million for men’s health initiatives

From Men’s Shed to Movember, Health Minister Mark Butler said ‘too many blokes put off prioritising their health’ - a problem this funding is aimed at helping.  

Caitlyn Rintoul

Peter Dutton labelled it a ‘personal commitment’ to act on the growing issue.

Federal PoliticsCoalition vows multifaceted DV approach with new $90m pledge

The Coalition will invest an additional $90 million in domestic violence prevention, focused on early intervention and crisis response measures in a multi-pronged plan.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will spend at least $1.2 billion buying critical minerals for a new stockpile which would then be offered up for sale to key global partners.

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PM offers $1.2b to buy critical minerals for trusted allies

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will spend at least $1.2 billion buying critical minerals for a new stockpile which would then be offered up for sale to key global partners.

Katina Curtis

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced who will represent Australia at Pope Francis’ funeral. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

NEWSPremiumGG to represent Australia at Pope’s funeral

Governor-General Sam Mostyn will lead Australia’s delegation to Vatican City for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday following the 88-year-old’s death.

Summer Liu

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, defence spokesman Andrew Hastie as they visited Blacktree Technology at Belmont in Perth. Richard Dobson / NewsWire

FEDERAL ELECTIONPremiumDutton dodges key questions on defence

Peter Dutton is under fire after making a major announcement on defence spending but leaving key questions unanswered.

Nathan Schmidt and Jessica Wang