Albanese and Dutton suspend campaigns after Pope's passing

Albanese and Dutton suspend campaigns after Pope's passing

The Pope's death saw Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton suspend their campaigns as pre-polling for the Federal Election.

Afternoon Update Election 2025: campaign quietens after pope’s death; Clive Palmer’s ‘tampering’ claims; third leaders’ debate tonight

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for Afternoon Update: Election 2025 here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.Good afternoon and welcome to today’s election edition of Afternoon Update.In the shadow of Pope Francis’s death overnight, the federal election campaign must go on. The day was not for “overt politicking”, as Peter Dutton put it, but a moment to reflect on the pontiff’s legacy and connect with Austr…

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‘Affected’: Leaders pause campaign for Pope

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have paused campaigning after the death of Pope Francis, as early voting begins for the May 3 federal election.