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Govt talks up dole penalties as Newstart pay debate bites

UPDATED: The Federal Government has reignited the “dole bludger” stereotype amid debate about the adequacy of unemployment benefits, releasing figures showing a majority have payments suspended because they miss appointments.

Pyne and Bishop cleared by inquiry into post-politics jobs

UPDATED | Australia’s top bureaucrat has cleared former ministers Julie Bishop and Christopher Pyne of any potential misconduct over jobs they have accepted since retiring from politics.

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen will run for Labor leader. Photo: AAP/Steven Saphore

Bowen takes on Albanese for Labor leadership

Senior frontbenchers Chris Bowen and Anthony Albanese are vying for the Labor leadership, with both conceding the party’s policy offerings need examining.

Morrison's "miracle" win; Shorten's swift exit

Scott Morrison remains Australia’s prime minister after a surprise narrow victory, while Bill Shorten will quit as Labor’s leader.

Online ads bombard voters despite media blackout

The electronic media election advertising blackout kicks in at midnight, but it won’t save your eyeballs from the blanket of Clive Palmer-yellow online.

Debates over as election campaign heads home

Bill Shorten will carry the spirit of his mother with him as he heads into the final quarter of the election campaign.

Polls tighten but Labor still ahead

Australia’s leaders are retreating to their preferred policy patches as a pair of polls suggest the election is tightening.