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Good morning, early birds. The Morrison government’s plan for climate action will lead to nearly 4 degrees of global heating according to analysis, and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and opponent Monique Ryan went head-to-head in a fiery debate yesterday. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Crikey

Debate sparks over China's interest in Australian election

An Australian debate heated up Thursday when the defense minister said there was evidence the Chinese Communist Party wanted Australia’s government to change at the May 21 election because a center-left Labor Party administration would attempt to appease Beijing

The Independent UK

Dark money in Australian politics — an open letter to candidates supported by Climate 200

When former Liberal Party treasurer and shrewd political fundraiser Michael Yabsley says big money in politics shreds integrity, it’s a jarring warning from the poacher turned gamekeeper.

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Prices ‘kept increasing’: a Chisholm father wants his children to own their own home

Xin Yang worries about how his three children will be able to afford to buy a home and wants housing to be a priority this election.

Crikey

News Corp mastheads are not doing journalism. Why pretend otherwise?

Treating the company seriously as a news organisation hurts Australia’s fact-based news media. It’s time to stop.

Crikey

ScoMo’s no-gos: the once safe Liberal seats the PM fears to tread

Scott Morrison’s brand is so tainted in traditional Liberal strongholds he can’t step into them, let alone campaign in them.

Crikey

How the Liberals lost the 'moral middle class' - and now the teal independents may well cash in

Josh Frydenberg says they are fake independents, John Howard called them anti-Liberal groupies, Scott Morrison points out they are only standing in Liberal seats, and that a vote for them is in fact a vote for Labor.

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Why teal independents are seeking Liberal voters and spooking Liberal MPs

One of the Morrison government’s biggest challenges in this election campaign is the rise of the “teals”, a group of 22 independents who have received funding from Climate 200.

The Conversation

Labor on offence, Morrison on the back foot. Here’s what’s resonating on social media

Media monitoring shows us what stories journalists think are important, but social media shows how voters are reacting.

Crikey

Kate Chaney and Celia Hammond fight it out in Curtin, the coronation turned contest

With its public rose gardens and beachside mansions, the Curtin electorate is one of WA’s wealthiest suburbs — and has been a Liberal safe seat for decades. But could the tide be turning?

Crikey

From the man ‘with the planet-sized brain’ to the hippest indie on the planet — my, what a choice you have, Mackellar

Less than 20 kilometres separated two election events toting different hues of blue in Sydney’s northern beaches — but attendees seemed in different worlds.

Crikey

Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts despite no experience in large-scale procurement

Private healthcare company Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts, despite having no experience in large-scale procurement, a Four Corners investigation reveals.

ABC News

Katherine Deves, Noted Transphobe, Ran Out Of A Rally Bc A Journo Asked If She Was Transphobic

The Liberal Party's Warringah candidate Katherine Deves ran away from a journo at a campaign rally when they asked her if she was transphobic.

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Australian opposition targets inflation in campaign launch

Australia’s opposition party has officially launched its election campaign with an emphasis on cutting costs of living for voters as inflation surges to its highest rate in 21 years

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Vickie Chapman's decision to quit SA parliament triggers further turmoil, as earlier by-election looms

Former SA deputy premier Vickie Chapman hits back at a move to force her to quit politics sooner than she expected, saying she has "not resigned" but only "given notice" of her intention to do so.

ABC News

Josh Frydenberg hits out at independents at official Kooyong campaign launch

Josh Frydenberg officially launches his campaign to retain the seat of Kooyong, claiming the election of independents would lead to chaos and a hung parliament.

ABC News

Independent Dai Le in with a chance against parachuted Kristina Keneally in safe Labor Western Sydney seat

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Here’s How Preferences Will Work At The Next Federal Election So Ur Vote Can Have Maximum Oomf

Why ranking your preferred candidates from thottie to nottie is so important.

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Newcastle Herald

Pub Test: debt and defence dominate debate

"Two things the Liberal party are hanging their hats on are economic performance and Australian security. They have basically failed in both of those this week."

Crikey

The winds of change are blowing in the north. No, not Queensland this time

Sydney’s North Shore has long been a Liberal stronghold. But a new wave of independents are shaking up supposedly safe seats.

Crikey

What’s in a campaign launch song? If the Only Way Is Up, probably plenty

Which track will define the 2022 election campaign? Crikey satirist Tom Red has a few ideas.

Crikey

Every election needs a touch of Turnbull

Malcolm and Lucy have decamped to New York and have (mostly) kept a low profile during the campaign. But son Alex ‘aint so shy…

ABC News

Independent Boothby federal election candidate Jo Dyer 'seeking urgent advice' about dual citizenship

Boothby candidate Jo Dyer — a so-called "teal independent" — may be a dual British-Australian citizen, which would make her ineligible to take up the seat if she wins it from the Liberal Party.

ABC News

Chisholm is one of the most marginal seats in the country, but many in the Chinese community remain undecided

With almost one in five people in the electorate of Chisholm having Chinese ancestry, that subset of the community could have a big say in who wins the seat. However, the "Chinese community" covers a broad range of experiences and views, and three weeks out from election day, many are…

Crikey

Mates over merit: who is able and willing to stamp out political appointments?

The Liberals have proven to be adept at finding cushy jobs after politics for their own. When will it end — and why does it matter?

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