Independent Zoe Daniel celebrates after her winning her Melbourne seat off the Liberal Party. Photo: AAP/Joel Carrett

Opinion

Strength in numbers to change Canberra culture

Gender equality in federal parliament has been boosted by an election in which record numbers of female candidates campaigned and voters rejected politics-as-usual. Sonia Palmieri examines what it means for the culture in Canberra.

Opinion

Helping more young voters stand up and be counted

Up to one third of 18-year-old South Australians won’t vote in this Saturday’s federal election, but there are more serious factors behind youth under-representation than apathy, argues Helen Connolly.

National

PM defends economic record as interest rate hike looms

Scott Morrison is defending his government’s economic management against the backdrop of soaring inflation and a high chance the Reserve Bank will start raising interest rates from next week.

News

Poll shows Coalition gain after Labor stumble

Anthony Albanese is still paying for a momentary mistake on day one of the election campaign, with a Roy Morgan poll showing the government stealing a lead on primary votes before Labor can even change course.

News

Morrison calls May 21 federal election

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the federal election for May 21, with he and Labor rival Anthony Albanese staking out their key positions ahead of the six week campaign.