Australian politics

It wasn't that long ago that Australia's major political parties obsessed over budget surpluses at almost all costs. Now the pendulum has swung in the other direction.

Labor sees a boost in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anti-Trump win, while the Coalition finds hope in Canada’s polls underestimating Conservative strength.

Appearing in a seat that should have already been in the bag strengthens claims that Peter Dutton’s campaign is floundering.

Labor expects YouTube ad costs to surge 133% in the final week as major parties ramp up spending on the Google-owned platform.

As debt surges and strategic threats mount, Australia’s political class clings to reckless spending, magical thinking and short-term populism over real solutions.

S&P is warning Australia's AAA credit rating could be at risk from election spending. Economists think it'll take a crisis to get politicians to listen.

Australia's political landscape is very different to Canada's, but Mark Carney's remarkable election victory can still be seen as a warning for Peter Dutton.

Labor has now put out its costings and says Peter Dutton should do the same. It's just one more challenge for the opposition as it seeks to turn things around before election day.

Pro-Russia influencer Simeon Boikov has launched a social media campaign in support of ex-Liberal Matthew Camenzuli. But the candidate denies any link.

In a letter to industry executives on Monday, a department official moved to highlight that Labor's controversial YouTube exemption has not yet been legislated.

While Albanese and Dutton have sat down with podcasters and social media influencers during the campaign, traditional media is still the main game in politics — for now, at least.

While Peter Dutton managed to get under Anthony Albanese's skin during last night's debate, it also showed the opposition leader still has a long way to go to convince swinging voters.

Corporate leaders are lashing out at the government's plan to tax unrealised capital gains, but Jim Chalmers is dismissive.

Social media creators are playing a strong role in the election. They say Labor has been more proactive than the Coalition in trying to reach their audiences.

The cost of living has not been far from anyone's mind during the election campaign. This week, critical data will be released just days before Australians head to polling booths.

This election campaign has been an odd one — not because of policy or political posturing but rather the way it's been overshadowed by unexpected events.

Jenny Gordon says Trump’s trade policies risk forcing nations to choose between the US and China, with serious consequences for trade, investment and security.

A class action over the Gillard government's live export ban is back in court 11 years after it was first filed. At the heart of the case is a contest over cattle numbers.

In announcing his long-awaited defence plan, Peter Dutton has again opened himself up to perceptions that policy is being made up on the run.

Despite bipartisan promises, key digital economy initiatives have stalled — and fintechs risk becoming political footballs, an industry letter warns.

As both major parties extend their suspension of hostilities after the pope's death, Anthony Albanese is continuing to benefit from the lowered expectations he set for himself in 2024.

With Peter Dutton too often being loose and Anthony Albanese having a tenuous grasp on the truth, both leaders landed blows on Wednesday night.

Clare O’Neil and Michael Sukkar sparred over housing policy in a combative debate, as both major parties make bold pitches to frustrated first home buyers.

Capital Brief spent time in two electorates that demonstrate the balancing act required of Peter Dutton as he seeks to win government.

Scott Morrison and Donald Trump struck a 'verbal' agreement over tariffs in 2019. But finding a paper trail in the relevant departments is proving difficult.

With Labor turning around its fortunes since the start of this year, the Coalition is shifting resources in an attempt to get back in the race.