Oscar Godsell

2 weeks ago | skynews.com.au | Oscar Godsell |Andrew Clennell

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to rule out raising taxes if re-elected, as he also declined to confirm if he would ever deliver another budget surplus. Although the Albanese government recently legislated meagre tax cuts taking effect in 2026, Mr Albanese was unable to rule out increasing taxes after the election. He was pressed repeatedly by Sky News on whether voters could expect new or increased taxes under a re-elected Labor government.

2 weeks ago | skynews.com.au | Andrew Clennell |Oscar Godsell

Sky News has obtained a private group chat linking independent MP Dai Le’s residence to a NSW Young Liberal effort to oust Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Labor has claimed that Fowler MP Dai Le's home is being used to collect campaign material to be used against Energy Minister Chris Bowen in the neighbouring seat of McMahon. The conversation shows an exchange between what is purported to be the Macarthur Young Libs and the Young Liberal NSW Vice President Christian Martinazzo.

2 weeks ago | skynews.com.au | Andrew Clennell |Oscar Godsell

The federal election campaign has entered its final week with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese exuding confidence as he fights to retain majority government. The latest polling has suggested the government remains well placed heading into Saturday’s vote, with some bookmakers predicting a Labor majority to be the most likely outcome. The reason for this has been seen to be the inadequate performance of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and his team throughout the campaign.

3 weeks ago | skynews.com.au | Bryant Hevesi |Oscar Godsell

A doctor has rubbished the government's "see the GP for free" campaign promise as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continues to come under fire for his Medicare pledge.  Mr Albanese has repeatedly claimed that "you just need your Medicare card" to see a GP amid a multi-billion dollar pledge to boost bulk billing rates over the next five years. But a GP who spoke to Sky News in Melbourne's south-east on Wednesday doubted the government would be able to live up to its key election promise.

3 weeks ago | skynews.com.au | Oscar Godsell |Tyrone Clarke

A Teal MP, who campaigned on integrity, has been savaged by a veteran TV host after the politician awkwardly dodged an interview live on air. The standoff between Kooyong MP Monique Ryan and Sky News host Laura Jayes was captured live on air at an early voting centre in Malvern with Dr Ryan’s media minder eventually intervening to shut down questioning.