Australia’s Opposition leader is edging ahead in the polls amid growing economic concerns.

A national Resolve poll saw Peter Dutton eclipse Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister for the first time, backed by 36% of voters compared to Albanese’s 35%.

Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge support for the Coalition lifted from 36% to 38%, while Labour remains on 28%.

She said that it’s the lowest level since Albanese took power at the last election in 2022.

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Australia’s Opposition leader is edging ahead in the polls amid growing economic concerns. 
A national Resolve poll saw Peter Dutton eclipse Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister for the first time, backed by 36% of voters compared to Albanese’s 35%. 
Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge support for the Coalition lifted from 36% to 38%, while Labour remains on 28%. 
She said that it’s the lowest level since Albanese took power at the last election in 2022. 
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the growing support for Peter Dutton and the coalition

There's a belief the Government's new service for young job seekers is a nudge in the right direction.

Social Development Minister Louise Upston's announced a new phone case management service for people on the Jobseeker Benefit, due to expand to 4000 people. 

18-24-year-olds will receive monthly calls, with benefit sanctions if the person misses the call without good reason.

Employment Relations expert Max Whitehead told Ryan Bridge it's important job seekers are held to account.

He says it's good having someone there to encourage you not to waste potential job opportunities.

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There's a belief the Government's new service for young job seekers is a nudge in the right direction. 
Social Development Minister Louise Upston's announced a new phone case management service for people on the Jobseeker Benefit, due to expand to 4000 people.  
18-24-year-olds will receive monthly calls, with benefit sanctions if the person misses the call without good reason. 
Employment Relations expert Max Whitehead told Ryan Bridge it's important job seekers are held to account. 
He says it's good having someone there to encourage you not to waste potential job opportunities. 
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Max Whitehead: Employment Relations Expert on the new phone case management service for those on the Jobseeker benefit

The Republican National Convention is beginning in the United States after the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Donald Trump. 

Trump's expected to pick his running mate today. 

Meanwhile, a Florida judge has dismissed the criminal case accusing the former president of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office.

FSN correspondent Ira Spitzer told Ryan Bridge there's a sense of excitement in Milwaukee.

He says the convention will run into the later hours of the evening and at some point, they expect to hear who the person is.

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The Republican National Convention is beginning in the United States after the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Donald Trump.  
Trump's expected to pick his running mate today.  
Meanwhile, a Florida judge has dismissed the criminal case accusing the former president of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office. 
FSN correspondent Ira Spitzer told Ryan Bridge there's a sense of excitement in Milwaukee. 
He says the convention will run into the later hours of the evening and at some point, they expect to hear who the person is. 
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Ira Spitzer: FSN Correspondent ahead of the selection of Donald Trump's running mate

The Police Minister is defending the Government's pay increase for police, despite concerns of a mass exodus.

An independent arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Government's offer which includes a $1500 lump payment, an at least $5000 backdated wage increase, and increased overtime pay from July next year.

However, many cops are unhappy. 

Mark Mitchell told Ryan Bridge while he understands where they're coming from, the government worked hard to put this together. 

He says they've had a huge hospital pass and put together what they think is a fair package.

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The Police Minister is defending the Government's pay increase for police, despite concerns of a mass exodus. 
An independent arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Government's offer which includes a $1500 lump payment, an at least $5000 backdated wage increase, and increased overtime pay from July next year. 
However, many cops are unhappy.  
Mark Mitchell told Ryan Bridge while he understands where they're coming from, the government worked hard to put this together.  
He says they've had a huge hospital pass and put together what they think is a fair package. 
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the growing support for Peter Dutton and the coalition

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