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Opposition leader Peter Dutton says US President Donald Trump has treated Anthony Albanese with disdain, and vowed to “not give anything away” in any negotiations with the US.

Peter Dutton used a visit to Perth today to bemoan red and green tape delays to resources projects and hint he wasn't as tied to nuclear energy as previously thought.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed in the first leadership debate of the 2025 federal election campaign, with cost of living and housing central to the debate.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers used a trip to Perth today to commit to a one-year extension of the instant asset write-off scheme.

If an election was called today, Anthony Albanese would become the first prime minister to win consecutive elections since John Howard.

Anthony Albanese has confirmed, if re-elected, he would revamp controversial nature positive laws, introducing an independent environment watchdog and overhauling approvals processes.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged $200 million towards the expansion of St John of God hospital in Midland, if Labor is re-elected in the federal election.

A former adviser to the WA agriculture minister has been selected to run as Labor candidate for Forrest in the upcoming election, as the prime minister revealed Australia will head to the polls on May 3.

Australians will go to the polls on Saturday, May 3.

Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to spruik four bills a Coalition government would introduce on the first day of parliament, if elected.

Western Australia is set for a $6 billion windfall under the latest GST carve-up, but not everyone is happy as more dollars flow through to Victoria.

WA's peak mining lobby group has welcomed a $750 million commitment for green metals projects, announced by Anthony Albanese during a visit to Perth today.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium “entirely unjustified”, while confirming retaliatory tariffs would not be imposed on US imports.

OPINION: The latest poll sounds the alarm for Anthony Albanese, who is increasingly being seen as indecisive.

Australia's economy is recovering thanks to the government's measures but an interest rate call is ultimately out of its hands, the prime minister says.

Peter Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.

Anthony Albanese says an exemption from the US' 25 per cent steel and aluminium import tariffs is “under consideration” by the Trump Administration, after the two leaders spoke.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has scheduled a meeting with US President Donald Trump to seek exemptions from global 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

OPINION: It may turn out to be a case of mistaken identity politics, but Peter Dutton believes he can beat Anthony Albanese.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Perth yesterday to announce a commitment to jointly fund a $700 million upgrade to the Kwinana Freeway.

WA Labor under Roger Cook looks well set for a third term, but it could be more difficult for Anthony Albanese.

With political stalwart Bill Shorten set to step away from parliament in the coming days, WA MP Anne Aly has been named junior NDIS minister alongside Amanda Rishworth.

The prime minister is blitzing Tasmania as he doubles down on the election contest being a choice on Australia's future.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Wanneroo this morning to begin construction of the new $88 million Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre.

Three WA ports have been granted First Port of Entry status, allowing goods subject to biosecurity and other controls to arrive at the locations from overseas.

There is a lot at stake at the looming federal election, and the prime minister knows it.

Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Justin Trudeau after the Canadian prime minister revealed his plans to step down.

The federal government will subside three days of childcare per week for families earning up to $530,000, under an election commitment unveiled today.

The federal government has swooped in to provide $1.5 million to Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe after its 2025 event was cancelled due to lack of funding.

A world-first ban on social media for people under 16 will lead to less harm and better outcomes for children, the prime minister says.

With 36 bills to pass, one less senator and only one day left in parliament – Australia's decision makers appeared to be in for a wild ride.

Anthony Albanese has backed commitments by global leaders to deepen climate change action as Australia positions itself as an attractive place for renewable investment.

Australia has revived its trade relationship with China without compromising any of its national interests, prime minister Anthony Albanese says.

Australia believes it can play a role in negotiating trade disagreements between the US and China under a second Trump administration, as PM Anthony Albanese confirmed he discussed trade with the incoming president.

Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend his relationship with Qantas and former chief executive Alan Joyce after it was revealed he scored dozens of free upgrades with the carrier.

An agreement between the state and federal governments will begin the process to develop a consolidated defence precinct at Henderson, with millions committed and billions of investment forecast.

Industry bodies have welcomed the federal government's move to keep the NBN in public ownership, while the opposition has accused the Prime Minister of running a scare campaign.

Anthony Albanese has ruled out taking negative gearing tax reforms to the next election, despite reports the federal government had asked treasury to investigate an overhaul of the system.

Anthony Albanese has ruled out expanding the $107 million government compensation bill for live sheep exporters during a visit to Perth today but says he's open to proposals from farmers for value-add projects.

Liberal and Nationals candidates for the newly formed Bullwinkel electorate turned out at a farmers rally in Canberra today, as live sheep export rhetoric ramps up in the new seat.