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The U-S stock market has tumbled, shock sent through global financial markets after US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ignite fears of an all-out trade war.

Liberation Day is here, Donald Trump set to unveil his sweeping new tariffs which could up-end the world order as we know it.

Cost-of-living continues to dominate the election campaign with the Government pushing for a minimum wage pay rise above the rate of inflation.

Who can best handle the US President becomes an election issue as Donald Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' looms.

Energy policy takes centre stage as the election campaign kicks off - Labor's on the offensive slamming Peter Dutton's nuclear plan and the Coalition accusing Anthony Albanese of lying about electricity prices.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prepare for a 5-week election campaign to be the next PM.

The Coalition to cut fuel excise as it opposes Labor's tax cuts.

The treasurer Jim Chalmers sets the stage for an electoral showdown with a surprise 17 billion dollar tax cut ... handing down a Budget focused on cost-of-living relief. 

Its Budget Day and easing cost-of-living pressures are expected to feature prominently in the Treasurer's speech. Will it provide the political momentum to give the Government a second term?

Years of deficits ahead with no surpluses in sight - Jim Chalmers manages expectations as he puts the final touches on his pre-election budget.