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'Morrison caught lying': Bowen demands answers from Treasury over $387 billion tax costing
The shadow treasurer has hit back at the government's claim it has "Treasury costings" of Labor policies, which the department is not supposed to analyse.
- by David Crowe
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Disability advocate appalled at Dutton's comments
Dougie Herd says he is "completely appalled" by comments made by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton attacking his Labor opponent Ali France, accusing her of using her disability as an excuse for not moving into the seat of Dickson.
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.
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Climate change hot election issue in Kooyong as candidates spend first day of campaign defending Adani position
More than 600 people packed the Hawthorn Arts Centre on Thursday night to hear six Kooyong candidates defend their climate change policies.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.
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Opinion
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Both sides expect the election to be dirty but few thought Peter Dutton would stoop so low so quickly
Ali France has a very good chance of achieving a remarkable victory. Peter Dutton knows it and is lashing out.
- by Bevan Shields
Assange saga
Julian Assange 'won't get any special treatment': Scott Morrison
"When Australians travel overseas and they find themselves in difficulties with the law, they face the judicial systems of those countries," the Prime Minister said.
- by Michael Koziol and Latika Bourke
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ALP to play offence as Shorten expands cancer fighting plans
Labor is planning an aggressive campaign push as Shorten reveals $125m boost to cancer research.
- by Shane Wright
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'Don't buy into the fake coal war': Union calls on Labor candidates to back mining
There's a looming crisis in the key battleground state of Queensland, where Labor's uncertainty over the Adani coal mine is putting key seats at risk.
- by Dana McCauley