In today’s live news blog, the focus is on the Australian election, with the Greens proposing to lower the retirement age to 65 and raise the age pension above the poverty line. Party leader Adam Bandt emphasizes that no one should retire into poverty, particularly affecting older women. Meanwhile, Opposition leader Peter Dutton discusses his campaign, pledging an additional $21 billion in defense spending and highlighting his policies aimed at addressing cost of living challenges, despite polling suggesting a lead for the Labor party.