Labor candidate Luke Richmond wants to make the contest a referendum on health, while LNP candidate Fiona Hammond is focussed on fuel, the cost of living, and crime.
A federal report identifies telemarketers, advertising staff, and accountants as most exposed to AI job displacement. While widespread losses haven't occurred, the government plans to regulate AI and support workers with training.
ACT Ambulance Service paramedics faced over 190 incidents of occupational violence in the 2025-26 financial year, with some requiring medical attention. The service also faces understaffing issues, with a recent government funding boost criticized as insufficient.
The ABC has denied its journalism has fueled antisemitism or social division ahead of its executives' appearance at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The public broadcaster will be questioned on allegations of bias in its Middle East reporting, with some submissions to the commission being highly critical.
West Australian police have requested assistance from Meta to moderate comments on their Facebook pages following criticism for allowing racist and derogatory remarks. Commissioner Col Blanch stated that social media companies have a responsibility to remove negative comments and that WA Police are exploring options like closing comments after hours.
China's Center for China and Globalization vice-president Victor Gao warned Australia against acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS, days after China tested a nuclear-capable missile. Gao boasted of China's nuclear capabilities, stating they are on par with the US and possess 'enough nuclear warheads to annihilate' any nation imposing nuclear war on China.
China's Center for Globalisation vice-president Victor Gao warned Australia against acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS, following a nuclear-capable missile test. Gao boasted of China's nuclear strength, claiming it's on par with the US and can 'annihilate' any nation initiating nuclear war.
