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A national Freshwater poll for The Financial Review, conducted January 17–19 from a sample of 1,063, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, unchanged since December. Primary votes were 40% Coalition (steady), 32% Labor (up two), 13% Greens (down one) and 15% for all Others (down one).

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The prime minister has lauded the fact the cabinet has gender parity for the first time as political leaders tussle with an election on the horizon.

Small businesses would be able to claim tax deductions on food and entertainment expenses for up to $20,000 under a coalition policy.

With the coalition's nuclear policy facing staunch opposition from the scientific community and state governments, experts debate its political strategy.

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Labor is trailing the opposition just months before Australians head to the polls, but the prime minister says his government can give voters what they want.

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