With week two done, we asked two former political staffers which leader had edged ahead on the election trail.

That was a five-percentage-point swing and an extra 15 seats for Dutton – just six short of a majority. With the cost of living still biting and a prime minister seemingly on the back foot ...

Former leaders of the Business Council and Reserve Bank say the standard of economic policy in the election campaign is among ...

Jim Chalmers and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor have faced off in a pre-election debate on Australia’s economic future, but the influence of Donald Trump made an appearance.

Labor and the Coalition are being urged to take stronger measures to shield Australia from the economic shock of a global trade war.

Peter Dutton says he’s prepared for a battle with the major universities over the Coalition’s policy to slash international students by about 80,000, saying it will help ease the housing crisis.