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From bribes to your barbecue: How Australia's biggest meat company was built on corruption

Chances are you're eating food from a company built on bribes and corruption, by two billionaire brothers willing to break the law to get what they want.

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Labor defends Gladys Liu attack advert

Labor is seeking to thrust Liberal MP Gladys Liu’s record into the spotlight, paying for ads referencing national security concerns.

Crikey

Labor's Jim Chalmers suggests foreign aid cuts partly to blame for Solomon Islands pact with China

Foreign aid cuts by Australia are partly to blame for the controversial security deal between China and Solomon Islands, says Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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US warns Solomon Islands against China military base as Australian MPs trade blame

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg refuses to say when Australia first knew of pact between Solomon Islands and China

The Guardian - AU

Doubt cast over Solomons security timeline

Reports an Australian intelligence agency was aware before a Sino-Solomons security pact became public appear to contradict assertions by government ministers.

Crikey

Coalition scrimps on MPs as Climate 200-backed independents outspend them in key seats

Liberal MP labels teal independents’ digital advertising outlay ‘immoral’ as it surpasses party’s candidates by tens of thousands of dollars

The Guardian - AU

Australian Christian Lobby faces complaints about flyers targeting MPs who opposed religious discrimination laws

Religious group says it has complied with the charities regulator’s rules about political campaigning

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Labor branch members spread Gladys Liu conspiracy meme on Facebook

A Facebook page managed by the president of a local Labor branch in Queensland has been sharing incendiary posts, including claims that Liberal MP Gladys Liu is a Chinese spy, an ABC investigation has found.

ABC News

Soft focus: News Corp embraces Morrison and Joyce’s flattering election photos

Daily Telegraph condemns ‘offensive posts’. Plus: Crikey correspondent wins plaudits for epic apology

The Guardian - AU

Control eludes Morrison as negative issues for the Coalition pile up

Just when Anthony Albanese was getting his campaigning traction, he’s been felled by COVID. But Labor is having more success than the government in getting its issues into election coverage.

Crikey

Josh Frydenberg forced to alter federal election campaign posters after scout complaint

Josh Frydenberg's campaign team is covering over a photograph of a group of scouts featured on election posters after receiving a complaint from one of the subjects in the photo.

ABC News

Small firms’ mood sours amid price rises

Confidence and conditions dropped among small and medium-sized businesses during the March quarter, a National Australia Bank survey shows.

Crikey

Confidence drops among small business

Confidence and conditions dropped among small and medium-sized businesses during the March quarter, a National Australia Bank survey shows.

AAP

The Loop: Ukraine's desperate negotiations on Mariupol, wash up from leader's debate and a baby supernova

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Guide Dogs Victoria launches internal investigation after CEO Karen Hayes publicly endorses Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

The organisation's chief executive officer Karen Hayes has publicly endorsed the Treasurer in her seat of Kooyong through a social media video and in letterbox flyers.

The Conversation

If Labor wins the election, he is set to become the next federal treasurer. So who is Jim Chalmers?

This is the second in a two-part series on the major parties’ Treasury spokespeople. You can read Michelle Grattan’s profile of Josh Frydenberg here.

The Guardian - AU

Bodies of Indigenous families’ loved ones left in morgues after collapse of funeral insurer Youpla

Federal government urged to provide compensation, as minister says families can apply for state-assisted or ‘pauper’ funerals

The Conversation

He's the treasurer who may become the next leader of the Liberal Party. So how high can Josh Frydenberg fly?

`This is the first in a two-part series on the major parties’ Treasury spokespeople. You can read Carol Johnson’s profile of Jim Chalmers here.

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The Conversation

The Wentworth Project: 'Soft' voters dislike Morrison but hesitate about Albanese

“Soft” voters who took part in focus groups in the Sydney seat of Wentworth this week were probably speaking for a vast number of Australians when they vented their disgruntlement with the two leaders who are fighting out this election.

Crikey

Independents could have their day at poll

A growing number of independents are contesting seats in the federal election and they could be the crucial factor for who forms government.

ABC News

The Coalition says Labor plans to introduce a 'death tax' if it is elected. Is there any evidence?

Since 2019, the Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you Labor will introduce a "death tax" if elected. But is there any evidence?

Crikey

Independents v the media: somehow it’s always about the men

A disparate group of female independent candidates have emerged to challenge political business-as-usual. But the coverage is about men and political parties.

ABC News

Bridget Archer facing Ross Hart in fight for Bass, which Liberals hold by margin of just 0.4 per cent

In the marginal Tasmanian seat of Bass, sitting Liberal member Bridget Archer is going up against the former member, Labor's Ross Hart.

The Conversation

Voters love the Greens' message more than ever – but it may not lead to a surge of votes for them

The Greens have long battled against the perception they’re the radical fringe or the electoral ingenues of Australian politics.

Crikey

Stack ’em up, boys … Clive’s Green jest … Downer decries independents

The Coalition took advantage of every last minute in announcing a few new appointments. That and more tips from the bunker.

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