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Explainers

Karen Barlow

March4Justice rally. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Plans to better support working women and keep vulnerable women and girls safe have never been so keenly sought.

What the major parties are doing to woo women

Hannah Neale

Filling out the almost comically large Senate ballot paper can be a daunting task. Photo: Adam McLean

Whether you just need a quick refresher or you haven't voted before, we have you covered.

Your questions on voting for the Senate answered

Social media has helped countless conspiracies flourish. Picture: Shutterstock

Social media adds a new layer to fighting misinformation.

Don't believe all you read this election

Finn McHugh

Voting will be socially distanced this election, but we'll still be using the traditional paper ballots. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The pandemic election is upon us. How will COVID-19 impact the way we vote?

How COVID-19 will impact the way you vote

Following the preferences on 'how to vote' cards is not compulsory - your vote is your own. Picture: Karleen Minney

Your guide to ballots, polling centres and electorates for the upcoming federal election.

Your complete 'how to vote' guide

Lucy Bladen

The ACT has passed new affirmative consent laws. Here's what they mean

Labor backbencher Marisa Paterson speaking about her bill to reform consent laws on Thursday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz 

The change represents a significant reform to the ACT's justice system.

What are the ACT's new consent laws?

Brittney Levinson

'Don't try and beat the bank': The pros and cons of restructuring a mortgage

Should you opt for a fixed or variable rate? Picture: Keegan Carroll

A Canberra financial adviser has warned buyers against trying to "beat the bank on interest".

Fixed or variable? A financial expert weighs in

ACT public school students who are household contacts will not be able to return to school for the first fortnight of Term 2. Picture: Sitthixay Dittavong

Despite household contacts being allowed in the community in certain circumstances, ACT public school students are still following first term COVID safety rules for at least the first two weeks of Term 2.

What the new household contact rules mean for school students

Household contacts of COVID cases can go back to work or study if they record negative test results and have no symptoms. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

From Tuesday April 26 at 11.59pm, household contact rules will be changing for people in Canberra.

What the new household contact rules mean for Canberrans

Doug Dingwall

Government House in Canberra, where Prime Minister Scott Morrison requested the Governor-General issue writs for the next election. Picture: James Croucher

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made the iconic trip to Government House in Canberra to see the Governor-General before calling the election. A lot has to happen from here, and the clock is ticking.

All the key steps and dates now we have an election date

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Jacinda Ardern is hoping New Zealand will see less deportees after Labor's election win in Australia

New Zealand eyes Aus deportations rethink

Incoming finance minister Katy Gallagher, is quietly confident Labor will reach a majority.

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NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has urged the Liberal Party to listen to the community on climate.

Kean urges Liberals to stand up on climate

Some seats were still too close to call, with preference counting continuing into Monday morning.

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