Politics
Federal
PM tells inner-city voters not to risk the economy with independents
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned voters in inner-city Liberal seats they are risking a strong economy if they vote for independents.
- by Latika Bourke
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Arts
Labor’s arts policy is a plan to develop a policy. Is that enough?
In 2019 Labor came up with a $320 million plan to boost the arts. This election it’s promising to... consult widely.
- by Nick Miller
Opinion
Australia votes
Morrison ignites superannuation culture war in final stretch
The prime minister has gained the political fight he wanted by promising a housing policy that the superannuation industry, the union movement and Labor cannot abide.
- by David Crowe
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Industrial relations
Millions entitled to 10 days’ paid domestic violence leave after ‘historic win’
In a landmark decision, the Fair Work Commission has held workers should be able to access the leave on a yearly basis at their base rate of pay.
- by Angus Thompson
‘We met the requirements’: PM rejects claims he politicised AUKUS agreement
Scott Morrison has denied assertions that he delayed briefing Labor on the AUKUS agreement, as Anthony Albanese accused him of putting politics before the national interest.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Australia votes
City Liberals turn to Frydenberg on climate to defend their seats
Wentworth MP Dave Sharma is relying on endorsements from NSW Treasurer Matt Kean and federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in his campaign flyers - not Scott Morrison.
- by David Crowe
Editorial
Property prices
Aspiring young buyers must have a voice in housing policy
Scott Morrison’s super-for-housing plan has drawn criticism, but the idea might appeal to first time home buyers
- The Herald's View
Analysis
Australia votes
Morrison kicking into the wind in the final quarter, but the siren hasn’t sounded
Scott Morrison could be entering the final days of his prime ministership. But he isn’t done yet, and found himself on firm ground talking about housing policy on Monday.
- by James Massola
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‘If you’re not playing the long game, you’re not getting my vote’: What young people want politicians to know
We asked voters aged 18 to 30 to show us what they want the next government to know about them so that it can steer the country in the right direction. This is what they sent.
- by Aimee Amiga
Explainer
Australia votes
If there’s a hung parliament, here’s who holds all the power
If neither major party secures an outright majority to form government they must win the support of the independents or minor party members who have been elected. But how would it work in practice?
- by Rachel Clun and Katina Curtis