Jane Norman

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Tom Crowley |Jane Norman

The Liberal party room has agreed "in principle" to the four policy demands issued by Nationals leader David Littleproud, leaving open the possibility of a reconciliation of the Coalition just days after it appeared to have broken up. Earlier this week, Mr Littleproud walked away from discussions over a renewal of the agreement between the two parties because Liberal leader Sussan Ley would not agree to his requirements without consulting her colleagues.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jane Norman

Senior figures in both the Liberal and National parties are locked in last-minute negotiations to bring the Coalition back together before the two party leaders unveil their shadow ministries and portfolio spokespeople. Liberal MP and former trade minister Dan Tehan — who played a pivotal role in negotiations over Indian and UK free trade deals — is understood to be involved in the back-channel talks along with Nationals such as Darren Chester and Barnaby Joyce.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jane Norman

Two senior cabinet ministers have been dumped from Anthony Albanese's new-look ministry as factional heavyweights meet in Canberra to carve up the 30 frontbench positions. Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic has been pushed out because of an over-representation of New South Wales right, while Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has been dumped by the Victorian right to make way for second-term Labor MP Sam Rae.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jacob Greber |Jane Norman

Both sides of politics are gearing up for a frenetic 72 hours of campaigning with Anthony Albanese visiting every state before election day amid Labor fears Peter Dutton is staging a last-minute recovery. Despite a reported slide in the Coalition's primary vote to levels that would have historically made victory impossible, speculation has emerged that disgruntled outer-urban voters are more likely to preference the Liberal party than in previous elections.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Courtney Gould |Georgie Hewson |Jane Norman |Pablo Vinales

Skip to timelineAnthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have kicked off their final week of the campaign at events in Sydney this morning after a fiery final leaders' debate last night. If you'd like to explore how your views compare to those of the parties and candidates, you can check out the ABC's Vote Compass tool. Follow all the updates in our live blog. Hello, happy Monday and welcome to today's election live coverage.