Politics

Albanese, Dutton launch campaigns with housing, tax policies Albanese and Dutton launch their election campaigns, unveiling tax and housing policies. Election Diary: The election’s first debate was disaster-free but passion-free too The election’s first debate, on Sky News on Tuesday night, was disappointingly dull. Dutton backflips on public servants’ work-from-home policy Peter Dutton reverses public servant office return policy, endorsing flexible work after polling backlash. Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs could escalate trade tensions Trump's reciprocal tariffs set for "Liberation Day" on April 2 could escalate trade war and impact global markets. Liberals propose housing reforms as RBA meets RBA meeting coincides with Liberals' new policies aimed at easing housing access for first home buyers. Australian Labor regains ground, majority government in sight YouGov polling indicates Labor making gains, potentially reaching majority government ahead of the May 3 election. Will fear be enough to push Dutton into office? Uncertainty and pessimism abound. Albanese announces federal election date for May 3 Anthony Albanese officially calls the federal election for May 3 after dissolving parliament this morning. An ‘arms race’ of promises as prime minister set to call election Grattan on Friday: an ‘arms race’ of promises as prime minister set to call election Michelle Grattan. Dutton’s poll surge indicates potential election upset Shock poll suggests Peter Dutton could challenge Anthony Albanese in upcoming Australian federal election. Trump imposes 25% auto import tariffs for $100B Trump imposes 25% auto import tariffs, aiming to generate $100 billion annually and boost US manufacturing. Reeves announces spending cuts to address budget shortfall UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announces spending cuts to address budget shortfall. Why isn’t there an opposition leader to unite Democrats in the US? How opposition leaders operate in other countries Trump proposes 25% tariff on Venezuela oil imports Trump announces 25% tariff on nations buying Venezuelan oil. Chalmers announces final budget relief before election Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces final cost-of-living budget measures ahead of impending election.