It's day 24 of the federal election campaign, and the Prime Minister is back in his own electorate of Griffith, where some polls indicate LNP contender Dr Bill Glasson could offer a serious challenge to Kevin Rudd.
Tony Abbott has taken his campaign south to Tasmania and this morning put in a stop at the Cadbury Chocolate Factory, much to the delight of the media contingent travelling with him. He's announced a pledge to contribute $16 million towards a $66 million upgrade for the factory in a bid to retain jobs and boost tourism in the state.
With September 7 fast approaching, it's time for a recap on where the major parties stand on all the big issues. Click here for a full review. And go here for a look at some of the key seats to watch on election night.
Australian farmers have told SBS reporter Sam Ikin they've been ignored in this election campaign, and the National Farmers Federation has warned leaders they risk alienating primary producers because of the lack of policy. Read more.
The two major parties yesterday debated Indigenous health policy at the Press Club in Canberra, where Labor pledged to invest more in health services in remote Australia. The Coalition said it would take a multi-pronged approach but would not be drawn into specifics, NITV reporter Brooke Boney reports.
Back on the silly side of the election campaign and IKEA has released a new catalogue, which would be a totally irrelevant point if it hadn't come with stylish suggestions for how to decorate your home if you happen to be the current Prime Minister or Opposition Leader. It's hard to be topical when your furniture catalogue comes out once a year - but props to them for giving it a go.
