The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

The prime minister’s appearance last night on the ABC’s 7.30 proved the promise of a new Morrison is just smoke and mirrors.

The Coalition has pushed super for housing before, and decided not to do it. The reasons haven’t changed in 25 years.

After some of the worst fires and floods ever to hit Australia, a new cohort of climate-conscious independents are threatening to shake up the federal election on Saturday, putting the government under pressure in key districts and potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison doesn’t know whether he will quit politics if he loses the election, and Greens leader Adam Bandt will call on next week’s government to sign US President Joe Biden’s Global Methane Pledge. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Here's your quick catch-up for this morning's news.

Scott Morrison may be praying for a second miracle win, but last week he conceded Australians were looking for a change in the way government operates.

In the first week of the campaign, we journeyed around the country with six politics experts to examine the key seats and issues affecting different parts of the Australia.

At their first televised debate four weeks ago, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese were asked by an audience member how each would help his kids afford to buy their own home. Neither had much to offer.

To help us bridge the gap between the polls and reality, TND's strategists are back to sharpen our focus on the issues that could sway the result on May 21.