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Catholic parents against ‘discriminating’ education policies of Greens
Parents increasingly believe faith-based schools should expect staff to support the “ethos” of their institution, which Australia’s peak body for Catholic education says does not align with the “discriminating policies” of the Greens. Source: The Australian.
Leaders pause campaigns as mark of respect
Australia’s political leaders paused politicking and trading barbs yesterday as a papal-sized shadow was cast over the election campaign. Source: Canberra Times.
Cost of living and first home buyers take centre stage at election launches
Labor and the Coalition have officially launched their federal election campaigns, with the cost of living and first home buyers taking centre stage as the race nears the halfway mark. Source: SBS News.
Labor requests to break election rules to continue approving housing projects
The Coalition has criticised a request from Labor to break election rules and continue approving new housing projects during the campaign, under a fund the Opposition wants to axe. Source: ABC News.
Leaders to formally launch their election campaigns on Sunday
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese will both formally launch their election campaigns with major events this Sunday, as Labor and the Coalition scramble to nail down their election pitch to voters before Easter. Source: The Age.
Wong joins calls for probe into killing of 15 Palestinian aid workers in Gaza
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for a “thorough investigation” into the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire on their convoy. Source: The Australian.
Albanese calls election for May 3
Australians will head to the polls on Saturday, May 3, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning visited Government House in Canberra to dissolve Parliament and call the federal election. Source: ABC News.
Coalition promises to halve fuel excise
Filling up your car will cost less under a Coalition Government, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised, as both major parties compete on cost of living solutions, ahead of the election. Source: ABC News.
Chalmers prepares to deliver pre-election Budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his fourth Budget tonight, which is expected to provide more cost-of-living measures as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to call the election, possibly within days. Source: News.com.au.