AEC outlines plan for COVID positive voters, warns of potential count delay Federal The AEC has a guide for people testing positive after the postal vote deadline, and also cautions the pandemic may delay the election result. …
AEC releases preferential system explainer ahead of election Thursday May 12, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology The AEC has published to its website animated explainer videos and a how-to-vote guide to assist with voting in the federal election.
Universities partnership to bring energy jobs boon Wednesday May 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The PM has announced a $50 million business and research partnership, committed under the government’s Trailblazer program.
Premium Interviews Election 2022: An independent woman Wednesday May 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Advice If more public servants who wanted to serve in politics walked the path of an independent, good things could happen for democracy, says Claire Ferres…
Election 2022: PM tussles over public sector integrity mechanism during bridge announcement Tuesday May 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Scott Morrison juggles issues about the best model to hold Australian public servants and politicians to account.
AEC refers two candidates to the AFP Monday May 2, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The Australian Electoral Commission has reported a candidate to the AFP after finding he was nominated in two electoral divisions for the upcoming election.
Election 2022: Labor slams government response to Solomon Islands-China security deal Wednesday April 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Labor's Solomon Islands comments were in addition to election announcements calling for better job security, higher wages and an NDIS overhaul.
Election 2022: Liberals’ campaign vision to tap into WA’s resources and energy riches Tuesday April 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal In WA, the Coalition is promising more than 3,600 new jobs and two strategic projects for the critical minerals sector…
LNP pitch more for patrol boats and roads, announce WA mental health agreement Tuesday April 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The government pledges $100 million for two new patrol boats built in WA and $150 million for 33 upgrade projects for neglected roads in remote…
Election 2022: Oil companies to match Morrison’s millions for local refinery upgrades Wednesday April 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Two domestic oil refineries in Queensland and Victoria will match the Coalition’s pledge of a $250 million total government investment for major infrastructure upgrades.
Premium Insights and analysis Election moves departments to deactivate comments feeds Wednesday April 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture Various government department websites have switched off online comments on their social media sites due to new caretaker settings.
AEC aims to pour cold water on political spin Wednesday April 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Spin, misinformation and disinformation are the target of a new campaign launched by the AEC ahead of the federal election.
Election 2022: Morrison promises jobs in ‘stronger economy, stronger future’ pitch Tuesday April 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Coalition has made an election pledge to create 1.3 million new jobs over five years if they are returned to government.
Leaders come out firing as federal election gets underway Monday April 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal By the time the Federation Guard’s 19-gun salute commenced following the governor-general's announcement, Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison had already slung potshots.
More election sweeteners go to defence Friday April 8, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Defence minister Peter Dutton promises $1 billion to Army Reserve and cadet facilities over the next decade.
