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For all the news,visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/politics/federal.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUWed,02 Apr 2025 08:54:41 +1100https://www.smh.com.au/rss/politics/federal.xmlWed,02 Apr 2025 08:54:41 +1100Politics/ FederalNatassia Chrysanthos,Olivia IrelandJust 7000 new public service jobs have been created in Canberra under Labor,forcing the Coalition to cut 34,000 jobs from the rest of Australia or gut the capital.903db5a0-9a67-4f21-99cc-2bbcce95e30bhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-says-dutton-s-public-service-cuts-are-from-the-doge-handbook-here-s-where-jobs-could-go-20250401-p5lo7v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,02 Apr 2025 08:43:27 +1100Politics/ FederalMichaela WhitbournPublic service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day.a0db50cd-9e6d-408e-8c1e-d182c80c79cehttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-election-2025-live-updates-chalmers-accuses-dogey-dutton-of-copying-trump-10-per-cent-tariff-warning-issued-to-australian-agricultural-businesses-20250401-p5loam.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalWed,02 Apr 2025 08:40:44 +1100Politics/ FederalShane WrightGovernment regulation and bureaucratic rules are in the Coalition’s sights as part of its plans to boost the national economy.8cf8895f-5fad-44d0-9ad3-e8ebeec20f44https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/angus-taylor-s-plan-for-scissor-gang-to-cut-red-tape-20250401-p5lo8d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 22:30:00 +1100Politics/ FederalDavid Crowe,Millie MuroiLabor will urge the workplace regulator to order a real increase in pay for 2.6 million workers after the RBA chose to keep interest rates on hold.cf81d842-bfeb-4f2d-af16-85ff4de39168https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-lays-down-challenge-for-dutton-over-wages-20250401-p5lobe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 22:30:00 +1100Politics/ FederalThe news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists,illustrators and cartoonists.0c259223-b413-4551-ab46-51120a913ec2https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-april-2-2025-20250401-p5lode.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:49:18 +1100Politics/ FederalGallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.b7e9870c-f1d9-48f5-9a05-11788dca2545https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-simon-letch-20230608-p5df4g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:48:57 +1100Politics/ FederalThe latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.2def01f7-6d1a-42a0-8c85-83f482f3057fhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-cathy-wilcox-20230608-p5df54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:43:53 +1100Politics/ FederalIllustrations by the artist from The Age.4fe6891e-4f2c-4039-8e90-1e8180001d3chttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-matt-golding-20230608-p5df5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 21:42:15 +1100Politics/ FederalMillie Muroi,Angus DelaneyEvery campaign is marked by surprise visits across the country and spending promises. Here’s what Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been up to.bca7f510-74bd-45ae-b98d-61701c2e6a48https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/we-ve-been-tracking-albanese-and-dutton-s-movements-so-you-don-t-have-to-20250401-p5lo3v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 20:45:37 +1100Politics/ FederalMatthew Knott,Paul SakkalThe opposition leader arrived in Victoria with his game face on,and a determination not to veer off message,regardless of the questions he was asked.2518e828-c223-49f5-bee2-3381dc16e8ddhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/what-harbour-views-disciplined-dutton-stays-on-message-in-melbourne-20250401-p5lo8p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +1100Politics/ FederalAnthony Segaert,Lachlan AbbottRead all the headlines from day five of the 2025 federal election campaign on Tuesday,April 1.0cce378c-747e-4dc9-a177-8c7ef25f18f0https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-election-2025-live-updates-albanese-says-dutton-unprepared-for-government-voters-worry-over-trump-effect-20250331-p5lny6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 19:25:42 +1100Politics/ FederalClay Lucas,Cara Waters,Rachael Dexter,Charlotte GrieveJoin us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates,hot-button issues,and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.76a13e2d-8ab9-4de8-9df7-988f84b15489https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/victoria-s-hot-seats-live-updates-the-electorates-that-will-gauge-the-nation-s-mood-on-big-issues-during-the-2025-federal-election-20250330-p5lno1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 19:06:45 +1100Politics/ FederalThe Herald's ViewPoliticians courting the Muslim vote in Sydney and Melbourne have encountered rejection.7093a62e-e5f2-4751-9115-e7e4d91a6a99https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/a-distant-conflict-and-the-separation-of-religion-and-politics-20250401-p5lo69.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 17:58:21 +1100Politics/ FederalShane Wright,Millie MuroiAsked about the impact of incoming US tariffs,RBA governor Michele Bullock said inflation remained the bank’s main focus as it held interest rates steady at 4.1 per cent.e649d4d9-e929-4260-8867-edc377ac991chttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/reserve-bank-holds-rates-before-tariff-shock-from-us-20250401-p5lo3p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 17:52:15 +1100Politics/ FederalDavid Crowe,Mike Foley,Michael Koziol,Shane WrightPresident Donald Trump is expected to impose tariffs on $7 billion worth of Australian farm produce which enters the United States each year.af8adc14-092e-468a-a6ea-42b45e63c6d3https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/farmers-warned-to-brace-for-10-per-cent-tariffs-as-trump-targets-7b-industry-20250401-p5lo5e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 17:40:31 +1100Politics/ FederalKaty HallIf you’re employed in these sectors Dutton has earmarked as priorities,it’s great news. But what’s the plan for women? Signing up for the next season of Farmer Wants a Wife?c2e8b6a8-f811-4cee-bf8d-2cbedc2b648dhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-s-me-too-election-strategy-is-great-unless-you-re-a-woman-20250331-p5lnva.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 15:35:00 +1100Politics/ FederalFormer prime minister Malcolm Turnbull mimics US President Donald Trump during a speech at the National Press Club in Canberra.62bd90dd-f227-4353-b4fb-2180373222d3https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/turnbull-imitates-trump-20250401-p5loah.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 15:14:17 +1100Politics/ FederalJames MassolaThis election is not just a battle between Labor and the Coalition for bellwether seats. Instead,the campaign will be fought on several fronts.d2e358a8-d495-43d2-9393-b889f67da142https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-has-to-hold-them-dutton-has-to-win-them-back-the-battleground-seats-20250216-p5lcj4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 13:55:33 +1100Politics/ FederalOlivia Ireland,Alexandra SmithNicolette Boele allegedly told the young female hairdresser that her hair wash “was so good and I didn’t even have sex with you”.dd352314-5f57-41f2-82ba-a9a5481f3504https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/teal-candidates-apologises-for-sexualised-joke-to-19-year-old-hairdresser-20250401-p5lo3m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 12:03:09 +1100Politics/ FederalPeter HartcherVoters want to know what the contenders for the prime ministership will do to protect the national interest. Neither Albanese nor Dutton so far have any answers for them.7a56ec03-995c-449c-8f1f-8bd2d3ac1311https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australians-are-clear-on-our-biggest-threats-but-our-leaders-don-t-want-to-discuss-it-20250331-p5lnuz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federalTue,01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1100