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Prime Minister again says he is not involved in payment to former Alan Tudge staffer Rachelle Miller

Scott Morrison has again been questioned about a taxpayer-funded payment of more than $500,000 to a former Liberal staffer who accused her boss Alan Tudge of bullying — a claim he strenuously denies.

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Australian prime minister vows to create million new jobs in election pitch

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday put jobs at the forefront of his election campaign, promising to create 1.3 million more over the next five years after his main rival fumbled questions about the unemployment rate.

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Coalition costing of Labor policies ‘laughable’, says Gallagher – as it happened

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Federal election updates: Albanese fends off question over rates 'mistake' as Morrison accuses Labor of lacking economic plan — as it happened

Scott Morrison puts jobs and unemployment in focus as Anthony Albanese tries to reset after yesterday stumbling over interest rates and jobless figures.

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Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison will reportedly promise 1.3 million jobs over five years, and has backed a ban that would stop transwomen from competing in women’s sports. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Morning mail: Putin confronted by Austria’s leader, flood-related scams, Sydney’s last video shop

Tuesday: Austrian chancellor becomes first western leader to hold face-to-face talks with Russian president since invasion of Ukraine. Plus: Australia’s top travel experiences

The Guardian - AU

Renters spend 10 times as much on housing as petrol. Where's their cost-of-living relief?

If the pre-election budget was designed to address the cost of living, it missed something. In an effort to help those whose wages aren’t growing as quickly as prices, it offered

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The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to pay?

The richness of Earth’s plant and animal species is rapidly declining. In Australia, responsibility for this biodiversity loss lies in many quarters – including agriculture.

The Conversation

Election not about popularity contest: PM

The prime minister is spending the day campaigning in western Sydney, following a pledge to create 1.3 million jobs over the next five years.

AAP

Factcheck: did Scott Morrison really save 40,000 lives from Covid?

Experts break down the PM’s claim, the effectiveness of Australia’s Covid response and who gets credit

The Guardian - AU

Liberal moderates concerned by Morrison raising trans women sport ban during election campaign

Senator Andrew Bragg says change isn’t necessary because Sex Discrimination Act already contains carve-outs for strength and stamina

The Guardian - AU

Opposition looks to bounce back from gaffe

Labor will use the second day of campaigning to pledge funding for boosting regional mental health.

Crikey

‘I’ll fess up’: Anthony Albanese tries to make a virtue of not knowing unemployment or cash rate

Labor leader makes mistake on day one of campaign as Scott Morrison embraces former NSW MP who said PM ‘got the welcome he deserved’ during bushfires

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Albanese trips, Morrison claims ignorance of huge payout in Tudge affair

The first on-the-ground day of the election campaign has turned into a damaging loss for Anthony Albanese.

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ELECTION RECAP: Scooter Kicks Off His Campaign With Transphobia, Beer & Stupid Smirks

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The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison renews support for trans women sport ban amid senator’s fundraising drive

‘I’ll have more to say about that at another time,’ PM tells reporters on election campaign trail

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What election? Australians not tuned into politics yet, according to social media trends

The morning after Scott Morrison called the election, just about as many Australians had searched “election” as they had some less-than-stellar AFL and NRL matches.

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Labor gaffes kick off election campaign, but Coalition weaknesses still exposed

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese began the campaign with a slip-up on unemployment, while the government faced pressures of its own.

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Scott Morrison backs Liberal candidate lobbying against transgender women playing women's sports

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he agrees with a newly announced Liberal candidate who has been lobbying to stop transgender women from competing in women's sport.

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Announcing the election on Palm Sunday? A holy coincidence, right?

And they’re off and racing! Are we referring to the Formula One drivers in Melbourne or the pollies vying for power come election day?

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Anthony Albanese stumbles, can't name cash or unemployment rate on day one of federal election campaign

Anthony Albanese says he made a mistake after being unable to recall key economic figures while trying to spruik Labor's credentials for government. The Opposition Leader says he takes full responsibility for the mistake.

Reuters

Australian election campaign kicks off with opposition ahead in polls

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's government could lose the federal election to be held on May 21, according to polls on Monday, even as they showed him consolidating his position as the country's preferred leader on the first day of campaigning.

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On the Alan issue, the PM won’t Tudge an inch

Is he in or is he out? It’s hard to tell if Alan Tudge has stepped away from cabinet, “technically” seeing out his term or welcome back any time.

The Guardian - AU

Alan Tudge ‘technically’ still member of cabinet, Scott Morrison says

PM grilled again on education minister’s future after previously saying Tudge would not return to frontbench

ABC News

Federal election: Scott Morrison pressed on bushfire response as Anthony Albanese fumbles economic figures

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese have been out and about on the first full day of a nearly six-week election campaign.

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