Election 2013



Gillard, Abbott rally their party faithful

Gillard, Abbott rally their party faithful

25 May 2013, 15:53 PM

Australia | Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott have been rallying their party faithful at events in Sydney and Melbourne. Read more

Abbott pledges to work for Geelong

Abbott pledges to work for Geelong

25 May 2013, 14:19 PM

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has told a Victorian Liberal conference that he wants to make Geelong a centre for medical excellence, learning and culture. Read more

Keep the faith, PM tells Sydney Labor MPs

Keep the faith, PM tells Sydney Labor MPs

25 May 2013, 12:28 PM

Australia | Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a forum packed with western Sydney Labor MPs and ALP candidates for September's election not to lose faith. Read more

Labor to run 'quality' candidate in Dobell

24 May 2013, 18:50 PM

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says her party still has every intention of fighting for Craig Thomson's seat of Dobell at the federal election. Read more

Liberals arrogant about election: Gillard

24 May 2013, 18:50 PM

Comments from Tony Abbott and Peter Costello show the Liberals' arrogance over an election win is getting out of control, says Julia Gillard. Read more

Gillard seeks Ford help for workers

Gillard seeks Ford help for workers

24 May 2013, 16:41 PM

Australia | The federal government has urged Ford to chip in to an assistance package for workers and their families. Read more

Greens propose new energy savings agency

24 May 2013, 15:42 PM

The Australian Greens will seek to establish a new federal government agency tasked with finding ways to reduce power use and curb fossil fuel emissions. Read more

Exports solution for car industry: Abbott

24 May 2013, 10:52 AM

Ford's announcement it will end manufacturing in Australia is a "kick in the guts", says Opposition Leader Tony Abbott. Read more

Abbott rejects sale of ABC, SBS

Abbott rejects sale of ABC, SBS

22 May 2013, 12:57 PM

Australia | The federal coalition would not allow the privatisation of the ABC or SBS, says Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.
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Political stoush threatens Qld rail plan

Political stoush threatens Qld rail plan

21 May 2013, 19:59 PM

The Newman government is continuing its fight with the commonwealth over Cross River Rail funding as Tony Abbott refuses to guarantee the project's future. Read more

Rudd steals PM thunder on school funding

21 May 2013, 16:50 PM

As Julia Gillard makes a pitch for states to support her school funding plan, Kevin Rudd has stolen the limelight with his backing for gay marriage. Read more

Farmers need power to block CSG: Greens

20 May 2013, 13:07 PM

The federal Greens have announced a policy that would empower farmers to say no to coal seam gas on their land. Read more

Polls show split on PM support

Polls show split on PM support

20 May 2013, 11:59 AM

Marginal gains in the polls still put Labor behind the Coalition as Prime Minister Julia Gillard sees a rise in support for her in the top job. Read more

Abbott to take Australia back 50 years: TWU

Abbott to take Australia back 50 years: TWU

20 May 2013, 9:23 AM

Australia | Union boss Tony Sheldon says if Tony Abbott wins a big majority it will unleash forces that want to take Australia back 50 years.
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Gillard rises above negative poll results

Gillard rises above negative poll results

19 May 2013, 16:14 PM

Australia | Poor poll results haven't deterred Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who is focused on selling her school funding policy. Read more

We would scrap carbon tax, mining tax: Abbott

We would scrap carbon tax, mining tax: Abbott

16 May 2013, 21:10 PM

Australia | Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition would scrap the carbon tax, the mining tax and would not proceed with the federal government's increase to the humanitarian refugee intake if it wins the election. Read more

Tearful Gillard brings in disability bill

Tearful Gillard brings in disability bill

15 May 2013, 19:51 PM

A postcard from two youths with disabilities has brought Prime Minister Julia Gillard to tears as she introduced disability care legislation. Read more

Coalition divided on local government vote

Coalition divided on local government vote

14 May 2013, 17:41 PM

The coalition's in-principle support for a referendum on local government is masking a divide among opposition members. Read more

More Liberal dissent on parental leave

More Liberal dissent on parental leave

14 May 2013, 11:37 AM

A fourth Liberal party member has questioned Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's paid parental leave plan. Read more