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With less than two weeks before election day, Peter Dutton has a lot of work to do to woo young voters and women. A survey from the ACM network shows less than a quarter of females and fewer than one in five Gen Z voters plan to pick him as their preferred prime minister. Eleanor Campbell shares how the numbers are shaping up.
The major parties continue to champion their pre-election promises, with fresh announcements from both sides of the fence this morning. Labor has pitched an ACT healthcare package and promised to increase access to free healthcare in the ACT, guaranteeing three new fully bulk-billed GP clinics across Canberra as part of a $14.3 million commitment. The Coalition has its eyes on crime, outlining a $750 million national plan targeting everything from illicit drugs to sex offenders. Victoria Lee reports. If you're sick of the world of politics, we've got you covered with a range of other reads. How long does it take to become a Canberran? Jasper Lindell asked the city's top thinkers and wonders if it's even about time at all. A Canberra school has responded to the complex needs of healthcare workers by adopting flexible arrangements for drop-off and pick-up times to account for long and unpredictable shifts. Steve Evans has the details. The temperatures are cooling off this week, with an expected top of 21 today and a medium chance of showers. Tomorrow we're looking at a forecast high of 22 degrees. Enjoy your Monday, Victoria Lee, senior producer | 