Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton’s son joins him on campaign trail again amid housing deposit questions; PM sets sights on third term
- Mr Albanese campaigned in Deakin to promote the Social Housing Accelerator while criticizing Mr Dutton's handling of national security issues due to Russia's aircraft request in Indonesia.
- Indonesia's Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that Russia's request for a military base in Papua was completely false, assuring that there would be no Russian presence in the region.
- Labor leads in opinion polls ahead of the May 3 election, with the latest Newspoll indicating a 52% two-party preferred vote for Labor.
- Mr Dutton acknowledged being the underdog and faced accusations from senior Labor ministers of fabricating statements regarding the Indonesian president, with Marles noting a misattribution of statements.
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Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton’s son joins him on campaign trail again amid housing deposit questions; PM sets sights on third term
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continue campaigning ahead of the federal election on May 3. Follow live.
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