The Australian Greens, currently led by Adam Bandt, are Australia's biggest minor party. They've grown from a protest party to a mainstay in federal parliament over the last 50 years.
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Water security a key issue for voters in Torres Strait Islands this federal election
Voters in the Torres Strait are preparing to cast their ballots in the May election. Climate change and water security have emerged as key factors in how leaders plan to vote.
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Climate Wars (Revisited): Party Time Ep 3
Climate change was a big deal last election, and it’s a big deal this time too. With nuclear now on the table, what is the next battle in Australia’s ongoing climate wars? How do you even say nuclear? And is it even possible for Australia to be run entirely on renewables?
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Housing dominates second leaders debate ahead of 2025 federal election
Housing policy and national security issues have dominated the second leaders debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Housing affordability in particular has been as a key issue in the campaign, with both parties aiming major policies at first homebuyers in recent days.
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Security concerns test diplomatic reflexes of the two leaders
Defence Minister Richard Marles says that Indonesia has assured Australia that it will not allow Russia to access one of its military bases. But the ordeal has been a diplomatic test for the two candidates for Prime Minister, as we hit the halfway point of the election campaigns.
The 2025 federal election campaign is under way. With a fractured electorate, and a real chance of a minority government, SBS brings you everything you need to know before May 3.
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