Two males have been charged over separate incidents at pre-polling centres including one that put a man in hospital as record crowds flock to vote early.
Alex Mitchell
New domestic violence offences and a national register are among the measures being promised by the coalition to address the scourge of domestic violence.
Tess Ikonomou
Local issues such as worn-out roads, grocery prices and childcare shortages are big concerns for voters in a critical seat the Liberals are keen to hold on to.
Farid Farid
Independents will be a "breath of fresh air" for rural Australians, who should look forward to the possibility of political competition, a former MP says.
Stephanie Gardiner
Anthony Albanese will unveil a critical minerals strategic reserve in a mining state which could hold the key to his re-election hopes.
Andrew Brown
With Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese trading increasingly personal barbs, experts say negative campaigning is likely to intensify as election day draws near.
More than 56,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia in the past two years and the coalition has indicated it won't prevent them from becoming citizens.
Ben McKay
The electoral commission says the person who distributed 47,000 unauthorised pamphlets in the Sydney seat of Wentworth had no party or candidate links.
Before taking his campaign west, Anthony Albanese has opened up about his mother while unveiling upgrades for a women's health centre.
The coalition's defence spokesman has been ambushed by questions about his views on women in combat, overshadowing a major policy announcement.
The coalition will review the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, which has grown to include more than 30,000 workers, should it win the May 3 election.
Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.
Dominic Giannini
The prime minister and opposition leader have not held back, trading barbs and personal digs after a subdued day on the campaign trail.
Kat Wong
Voters in a tiny island community in Australia's north have begun to cast their election ballots as remote voting teams travel to the far reaches of the nation.
Aaron Bunch
Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Pope Francis for his humility and embrace of social justice following the pontiff's death.
Energy prices, housing supply and how leaders handle Donald Trump are among the issues on the minds of early voters as the first election ballots are cast.
Alex Mitchell, Sebastian Tan and Tess Ikonomou
Election campaign events by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been cancelled because of the Pope's death, as early voting opens.
Over a succulent Chinese meal, the prime minister has aimed to shore up support in marginal seats in Victoria ahead of voters going to the polls.
Peter Dutton has jumped on community concerns about crime, unveiling a $750 million package to tackle the problem.
Anthony Albanese has celebrated Easter by breaking bread with church leaders, while also speaking about his other religion - rugby league and the Rabbitohs.
Andrew Brown and Jacob Shteyman
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has served up sausages and bacon at a barbecue in Queensland, visiting a Labor-held seat on Easter.
As Gen Zs and millennials become the country's dominant voting bloc, politicians are exploring new horizons and platforms to try to grab their attention.
Australians hopeful of a cordial Easter break have been denied a reprieve in the final stretch of an election as the clock ticks to flip undecided voters.
Small businesses have welcomed tax incentives announced by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, after the coalition disappointed corporate leaders on workplace laws.
Jacob Shteyman
