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For all the news,visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/politics/federal.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUWed,30 Apr 2025 15:24:45 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/politics/federal.xmlWed,30 Apr 2025 15:24:45 +1000Politics/ FederalCara Waters,Clay Lucas,Charlotte Grieve,Rachael DexterPre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch,with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.c7dc82d6-60e0-47a1-8343-1391d8320b7ehttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/victoria-s-hot-seats-live-updates-cost-of-living-in-focus-in-final-week-of-campaigning-20250425-p5lu8k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,30 Apr 2025 15:05:44 +1000Politics/ FederalOlivia Ireland,Sarah McPheeMining magnate Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots has been sending large volumes of texts,but the mainstream parties also have a history of using unsolicited messages.1dae7f28-9f09-4522-bda6-1d5802ba4ff2https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-happy-to-ban-annoying-texts-won-t-commit-to-make-it-happen-20250430-p5lvat.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,30 Apr 2025 15:02:11 +1000Politics/ FederalSarah McPhee,Olivia Ireland,Josefine GankoFollow live as we bring you all the news from the final week of the election campaign.171824ca-14ba-4dd7-9f57-fb715eb25c43https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-election-2025-live-updates-albanese-cements-lead-over-dutton-as-preferred-pm-polling-finds-labor-favoured-by-voters-20250429-p5lv8u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,30 Apr 2025 12:28:50 +1000Politics/ FederalShane Wright,Millie MuroiAustralia’s inflation figures have come in a little higher than expected,potentially throwing a spanner into expectations of the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates next month.85b6a4da-a028-45ca-b23b-d02527cde2ffhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/inflation-higher-than-expected-but-rba-rate-cut-still-on-cards-20250430-p5lvaw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,30 Apr 2025 12:24:37 +1000Politics/ FederalThumbing their nose at the council directive,Liberal party representatives set up 50 signs,which were then confiscated by council officials.b3c8eb85-1235-440d-a694-d3760f790d2fhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/council-seizes-liberal-a-frame-signs-in-kooyong-20250430-p5lvbm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,30 Apr 2025 09:52:17 +1000Politics/ FederalThe Herald's ViewThe Trumpet of Patriots choice of candidates in this federal election is leaving a lot to be desired.37c8a0a5-36db-4440-bd90-49badf7823b4https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/trumpet-of-patriots-rush-to-preselection-is-proving-a-big-risk-20250429-p5lv0v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1000Politics/ FederalHarriet AlexanderOne candidate was allegedly discovered with duct tape and a cadaver bag in his car. Another is a prince.37abc4a9-9d67-4ae6-8e70-b1a68c54f64fhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-prince-the-pauper-perp-and-other-patriots-in-the-trumpet-20250429-p5lv3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1000Politics/ FederalDavid CroweVoters thought Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to lead the country as recently as February,but everything changed when the election was called.28d09f0d-e914-48ad-8341-4fb8a43b1228https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/we-don-t-yet-know-who-will-win-the-election-but-who-won-the-campaign-is-clear-20250429-p5luz9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,30 Apr 2025 04:52:00 +1000Politics/ FederalThe news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists,illustrators and cartoonists.bb69a12b-a147-460c-852f-59c7dd134420https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-april-30-2025-20250429-p5lv6s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 21:13:37 +1000Politics/ FederalThe latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.2def01f7-6d1a-42a0-8c85-83f482f3057fhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-cathy-wilcox-20230608-p5df54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 21:13:20 +1000Politics/ FederalGallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.b7e9870c-f1d9-48f5-9a05-11788dca2545https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-simon-letch-20230608-p5df4g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 21:09:33 +1000Politics/ FederalPaul Sakkal,Natassia ChrysanthosPauline Hanson claimed she could win Senate spots in most states as One Nation goes further than the Coalition on conservative issues.ed736366-a02f-460d-a543-297406516509https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/one-nation-is-the-story-hanson-throws-up-election-wildcard-20250429-p5lv07.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +1000Politics/ FederalSarah MacdonaldPosters tell us who we’re voting for. But we need to look behind them.19c8a57c-0900-45f3-b2df-7e37d64bdf56https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/from-corflute-craziness-to-trumpet-texts-election-day-can-t-come-soon-enough-20250429-p5lv1u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +1000Politics/ FederalDavid Crowe,Matt WadeThe national corruption watchdog has made a rare intervention in a growing dispute in the election campaign of a crucial western Sydney seat.4f78e1ec-dfe2-48e1-a84a-1bad2b249b0chttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/corruption-watchdog-bites-back-at-claims-of-candidate-investigation-in-dirty-tricks-campaign-20250429-p5lv3a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 18:49:27 +1000Politics/ FederalDavid CroweAustralians have given Labor a clear lead over the Coalition in the final stage of the federal election campaign – and that extends to the leadership of the nation.3f327070-d747-4c14-8844-4d00e24f7465https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-holds-its-lead-as-time-runs-short-for-a-liberal-rebound-poll-reveals-20250429-p5luz8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 18:14:46 +1000Politics/ FederalCara Waters,Rachael DexterThis election,the teals are highly organised,looking to cement their position by winning a further term while holding true to their promise of a “new way” of doing politics. b4da488e-3c8a-4a70-942b-965aae33968ehttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/party-atmosphere-without-the-party-machine-the-army-behind-the-teals-20250424-p5lu0e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 17:58:28 +1000Politics/ FederalNick Newling,Olivia Ireland,Alex CroweFollow live as we bring you all the news from the final week of the election campaign.3d719f79-6e3b-4de1-b23e-be2beb8cbf24https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-election-2025-live-updates-dutton-doubles-down-against-hate-media-labor-to-give-2b-to-states-to-build-more-homes-20250428-p5luxj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 17:48:06 +1000Politics/ FederalOlivia Ireland,Michael BachelardSigns with “Make Australia happy. Put Labor last” have been popping up across crucial electorates,echoing a message by a separatist Christian sect.bfcce20c-9233-4e80-9620-21fb0459cc6fhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/christian-sect-s-catchcry-echoes-on-marginal-seat-mystery-billboards-20250429-p5luzb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 16:28:04 +1000Politics/ FederalIn a video,Liberal candidate Tamin Hakim says she has no involvement with any content related to ethnic division.9f366741-e25d-476a-aef7-cc5297a1d890https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/liberal-candidates-co-author-to-controversial-submission-makes-statement-20250429-p5lv6q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 16:16:04 +1000Politics/ FederalA selection of his best work.68d9fc86-01c1-44c3-8aee-8459f0529c75https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-matt-davidson-20230608-p5df6e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,29 Apr 2025 16:15:59 +1000