Sunday was no rest day for those campaigning, with Scott Morrison starting in Sydney before making his way to Darwin ahead of Monday's Anzac dawn service.
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Opposition leader Anthony Albanese was isolating at his home, however, frontbenchers made their way to Darwin to spread Labor's message.
Mr Morrison announced $14 million to reduce crime rates in Alice Springs, in response to a 46 per cent rise in home break-ins.
This was alongside a $300 million package for a new hydrogen hub and multiple carbon capture storage sites in Darwin.
Mr Morrison said the projects would deliver an estimated $1.9 billion worth of total investment and create more than 3800 jobs.
Labor pledged more than $500 million at Veterans' Affairs, while the prime minister doubled down on the coalition's promise not to introduce new taxes.
Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the prime minister appeared to be walking away from a deal recognising Australia needed a fairer way to tax multinationals.
Meanwhile, Mr Albanese dubbed a backlog of Veterans' Affairs' claims a "national disgrace".
"For so many of our veterans, the war does not end when they leave the battlefield. Just as they stepped up for us, we must step up for them," Mr Albanese said.
During a morning TV interview, Mr Chalmers said Australia should rebuild trust with Pacific nations by boosting action on climate change.
Mr Chalmers told ABC Insiders Australia needed to rebuild its diplomatic capacity.
"Foreign aid will be part of it, being a credible partner on climate is part of it," he said.
Over in Western Australia, the child of Premier Mark McGowan has been released from hospital following Covid illness.
A spokesperson said after a very worrying four days, the premier's child was now recovering at home.
"The McGowan family would like to thank everyone for their supportive and kind comments," the spokesman said.
It all happened on Anzac Day eve, with health officials urging patrons to be safe.
Take care.
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Alex Crowe
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
