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Most Australians want action on climate change, but you would not know that from the campaign for Saturday’s election.

The Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you that Labor plans to introduce a 'sneaky carbon tax'. But is there any evidence to their claims, or is it just a scare campaign?

Canavan carrying the can for coal

Head to head in debate last night, Dave Sharma showed his strengths against Allegra Spender, but the independent was undaunted, especially on climate.

While the Liberal and Labor parties each face several nail-biting contests, the Nationals have fewer immediate concerns in this federal election.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week claimed Labor was planning a “sneaky carbon tax” should it win power, and Nationals senator Matt Canavan declared the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 was “dead”.

A Senate forum in the Brisbane suburb of Springwood featured a smorgasbord of right-wing candidates, all with their own issues. Though discussion tended to veer away from improving democracy towards chemtrails, paedophiles, vaccines and China.

Liberal MP tells North Sydney candidates debate that moderates won commitment despite opposition from Nationals

Good morning, early birds. One Nation’s Pauline Hanson will preference Labor over moderate Liberals on how to vote cards in some marginal seats, and a report has found just 1.6% of rentals are affordable for those on minimum wage. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

“The world has moved past Matt Canavan,” Nationals deputy leader David Littleproud declared on Wednesday, tossing his party colleague and former resources minister firmly under the bus as the “climate wars” exploded within the Coalition.

Business Council of Australia says safeguard mechanism ‘is already in place alongside a suite of other measures to reduce emissions’