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Early count shows swing from major parties

Initial vote count figures show a number of coalition and Labor seats in play across the country.

AAP

Qld denies patient bypass, admits pressure

The Queensland government denies patients are being turned away from its public hospitals but says demand is exhausting emergency department workers.

AAP

Coal not the only burning issue in Queensland’s blue collar seat of Flynn

With the LNP MP retiring and Labor reeling from its 2019 collapse, One Nation and the United Australia party will have a big say in this central Queensland seat

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Queensland shows what happens when liberals desert the Liberal party

The state Liberal National party’s pursuit of conservative causes has contributed to it being all but banished from Brisbane

The Guardian - AU

Who will you be voting for in the federal north Queensland seat of Herbert this election?

If you are still undecided and wondering what the candidates in the seat of Herbert are offering, we've got you covered.

ABC News

Victorian state opposition unveils election promise for 'strong' IBAC and Ombudsman

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says under the pledge, the Coalition will pump an extra $10 million into IBAC's budget per year and increase the Victorian Ombudsman's funding by $2 million per year.

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Every Gold Coast electorate is a safe LNP seat. But there's 'danger' in assuming that won't change

Gold Coast electorates had some of the lowest voter turnouts at the last federal election, but political pundits say it would take an “implosion” for the LNP to lose any of its eight safe seats in the region.

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In kaleidoscopic Longman, the status quo is dead. Who will voters turn to?

There is a diversity of views in this seat north of Brisbane. But some issues people care about are not on the radar of the major parties

The Guardian - AU

Qld opposition backs 50-50 health funding

The Queensland Liberal National Party says a 50-50 split on hospital funding with federal government "would be ideal" but capacity issues must also be fixed.

AAP

LNP endorses ex-soldier for seat of Oxley

Former soldier Kyle McMillen has been selected as the Liberal National Party candidate for the seat of Oxley, a day after Chris Green resigned.

Crikey

LNP replaces resigned Oxley candidate

Kyle McMillen will run for the Liberal National Party in the seat of Oxley after Chris Green resigned just days before the formal launch of his campaign.

Crikey

Concern over Qld local govt election caps

Queensland's Liberal National Party is furious about a state government discussion paper on potential caps on spending for local council elections.

AAP

George Christensen changes the dynamic for an already intense Senate race in Queensland

Analysis: Plenty of high-profile candidates are chasing rightwing votes, but only one will likely get a Senate seat

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Morrison abandons anti-corruption pledge, 765 civilian bodies found in Kyiv, rethinking work culture

Thursday: Long delays expected at domestic airports before Easter. Plus: WHO chief blames racism for greater focus on Ukraine than Ethiopia

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Companies linked to Urannah Dam project donate more than $150,000 to Liberal National party

Detailed business case for Queensland project includes analysis that shows a negative return on investment

Crikey

Inside the online campaign, where parties woo voters and frustrate and confuse opponents

Whether they’re promoting a message or playing dirty political games, political parties rely on web domains to campaign online. That’s why Crikey is publishing a list of them.

ABC News

Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey to run in federal election against Resources Minister Keith Pitt in seat of Hinkler

Bundaberg Mayor and former police minister in the Newman government, Jack Dempsey, says he will contest the seat of Hinkler as an independent at the upcoming federal election, saying the sitting member is "out of touch".

AAP

Christensen quits LNP over party direction

Following his decision not to run again for parliament, federal MP George Christensen has also quit the Liberal National Party.

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'Childish' LNP trick blasted by Albanese

A move by the Liberal National Party to hijack a web domain bearing the opposition leader's name has been labelled "childish" and lacking integrity by Labor.

AAP

Liberals hijack Albanese web address

A web address bearing the name of Labor leader Anthony Albanese has been registered by the Liberal National Party ahead of the election.

AAP

Qld extends CHO pandemic powers until Oct

Queensland's Labor government has extended the chief health officer's pandemic powers for six months, without Liberal National Party or crossbench support.

AAP

Qld minister defends ambulance services

Qld's Health Minister has hit back after the opposition released 900 pages of ambulance operations data, saying the LNP is trying to mislead the public.

AAP

Qld premier denies union cabinet breach

Queensland's premier insists an email in which a union leader instructed a minister how to vote in cabinet was "stakeholder consultation".

AAP

LNP leader reshuffles Qld shadow cabinet

Queensland Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli has made changes to his front bench after Jarrod Bleijie was elected deputy leader.

AAP

LNP MP alleges Qld hospital bully cover up

A Queensland Liberal National Party MP is set to reveal a number of allegations about a hospital, under parliamentary privilege.

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