Federal Election 2022

In the often fiery debate, the leaders answered questions about the cost of living, aged care, national security and a federal integrity commission, among other issues.

Plibersek & Waters came back within hours to confirm their participation and flexibility with timing. Marise Payne was a hard ‘no’.

The strength of support for the teal independents reveals a fracturing of support for the Liberal Party in its traditional strongholds.

“It wasn’t a memorable night.” – Tarla Lambert recaps the first leaders’ debate.

More than 200 candidates for the federal election have committed to take some action on women’s safety if they are elected to parliament.

A sinister by-product of this election is the vitriol slung at female journalists, a trend that appears to be ramping up daily across social.

Arts executive Jo Dyer. who shot to national prominence as an advocate for her late friend Kate, is the independent candidate for Boothby.

This brand of racism isn’t unique to Morrison, but it is unique to a certain leader, who knows the power of division for political gain.