Treasurer Josh Frydenberg at the Liberal Party campaign launch. The Coalition says it will order public service savings to pay for its election promises. Photo: AAP/Mick Tsikas

Opinion

Don't worry about the sums, trust us

Political parties don’t reveal how they’ll fund election promises until the campaign’s last days. Peter Martin explains why.

News

Morrison Govt to squeeze public service for billions

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will order “well paid” public servant bosses to make $2.7 billion in cuts to help the government claw back savings, but insists money won’t be slashed from essential services. InDaily’s Stephanie Richards reports from the election campaign trail.

Politics

‘Get back to work’: Looming budget puts pressure on leaderless Libs

The State Opposition is under pressure to fast-track its leadership transition, with the Malinauskas Government today revealing state parliament will return in the first week of next month, with the state budget to be handed down just four weeks later.

Opinion

Factional flurries as federal election looms

The Liberal and Labor parties are fighting internal battles with factions and sometimes their own members over preselections as the May ballot draws closer, writes Michelle Grattan.

News

Libs attack 'confetti' spending as Labor promises live music boost

Premier Steven Marshall has accused Labor of “splashing money around like it’s confetti”, as the Opposition announced a $10 million plan to revive the pandemic-smashed live music industry and lashed the government over hospitality venue restrictions.