As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton hit campaign trail, setting aside more gas for the domestic market or direct subsidies for power bills are the two pitches for energy bill relief.

And according to three major polls, Labor has regained the political momentum — so what's driving the shift?

Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.

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Well election 2025, is now well and truly underway. The Prime Minister has fired the starters gun. Australians will be off to the polls on May 3rd. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fired the starters gun on the Federal election — and both leaders have unveiled their opening election pitches to voters.

Anthony Albanese has warned voters it's a choice between Labor, who will "keep building or Peter Dutton promise to cut", while Peter Dutton urged Australians to vote for a change in government to "build a better future for your children".

Patricia Karvelas and Annabel Crabb break it all down on Politics Now.

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A tax cut, or a cut to the fuel excise? A battle over "budget sweeteners" has emerged on the eve of the election.

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has conceded a Dutton Government would repeal the Albanese Government's tax cut legislation — which swiftly passed the parliament — and now all eyes are on Peter Dutton as he unveils his highly anticipated Budget Reply.

Charles Croucher, 9News Chief Political Editor joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly on The Party Room

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The Albanese Government has used its post-Budget momentum to pile pressure on Peter Dutton ahead of his Budget reply speech on Thursday night — trying to force the Coalition to vote against tax cut legislation.

The Opposition has labelled the tax cuts as "reckless spending" — but what major announcements are we likely to see in Peter Dutton's Budget reply?

Patricia Karvelas and David Speers  break it all down on Politics Now.

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Go inside the budget lock-up with Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber as they break down the politics of Treasurer Jim Chalmers' "bold move" in the election-eve Budget. 

Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber  break it all down on Politics Now.

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As Treasurer Jim Chalmers gets set to hand down his fourth Budget tomorrow, it appears that the Albanese Government is trying to play it safe ahead of the election.

But there are risks for both sides, with Labor attempting to paint Peter Dutton's budget reply speech as an election-defining moment.Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.

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Ahead of the Federal Budget, David Speers asks the Chair of the Productivity Commission Danielle Wood what needs to change to help improve living standards in Australia. Wood tells the Insiders: On Background podcast that the reforms she’s advocating for could be more difficult if the Coalition's makes good on its promise to cut the public service

As Peter Dutton mulls the idea of proposing another referendum, would it be possible to hold a vote on multiple issues at once?

And as pushing back on Donald Trump pays political dividends for global leaders — like Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney — could a tougher stance also have a benefit for Australian leaders?

What impact could a directive to end working from home have on the workforce? And has the idea of 'woke' and 'wokeness' become devoid of all meaning?

Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly answer all of your questions on The Party Room.

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As the budget looms, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been softening up voters for some challenging figures — pointing to the economic uncertainty Trump's trade wars have unleashed. But will voters be looking for a cost-of-living sugar hit?

Meanwhile, Peter Dutton raised the prospect of another referendum — but it's had a lukewarm reception from his own party. The Prime Minister has also pounced on the dissent and labelled it "a thought bubble without the thought."

Lenore Taylor, Guardian Australia Editor joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly on The Party Room.

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