As Crikey readers know, facts matter, especially in the middle of an election campaign. So when the latest Liberal Party ads begged voters to “look at the facts”, we were interested. Turns out, out of nine claims, only one was correct, two were deceptive and six were barefaced lies. Catch up on Alan Austin’s analysis below.

Meanwhile, in an election where we face massive deficits and a trillion-dollar debt, why isn’t anyone talking about taxing the windfall profits of offshore gas companies? As Bernard Keane observed, it’s just another case of state capture.

Plus, are the Coalition’s gender problems finally coming home to roost? According to Crikey’s very own poll bludger, William Bowe, female voters unsurprisingly don’t have a lot of time for Scott Morrison and his party — with polls showing they are turning to independents and Labor.

You can read those stories, plus our coverage of Warringah hopeful Katherine Deves, as part of today’s Weekender.

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ALAN AUSTIN 4 minute read

Of nine claims in the Liberals' new ad campaign, one is correct, two are deceptive and six are barefaced lies.

BERNARD KEANE 4 minute read

In an election where we face massive deficits and a trillion-dollar debt, why aren't we talking about taxing the windfall profits of offshore gas companies?

WILLIAM BOWE 3 minute read

The polls seem to show that female voters don't have a lot of time for Scott Morrison and his Liberal Party — a bad omen for May 21?

KISHOR NAPIER-RAMAN 3 minute read

Scott Morrison said Labor had told 'a disgusting lie' about cashless welfare cards, and then offered his brazen porky about death taxes.

LESLIE CANNOLD 2 minute read

Despite what certain politicians claim in the media, the average voter still believes in the need for accountability.

GUY RUNDLE 7 minute read

Will the threatened Indue cashless welfare card roll-out kill the Libs in Tasmania? A day at the senior citizens club suggests so.

MICHAEL BRADLEY 4 minute read

The Tudge affair, shrouded in lies and misdirection, is a puzzle with more holes than pieces.

GUY RUNDLE 2 minute read

As One Nation sets its eyes on a Tasmanian Senate seat, Pauline Hanson has accused the Morrison government of giving a "free kick" to Exxon, Chevron and Shell.

KISHOR NAPIER-RAMAN 3 minute read

Latest polling and the momentum behind independent candidates mean a hung Parliament could be a real possibility.

CAM WILSON 3 minute read

Each week the prime minister posts political messages to his 620,000-odd followers on LinkedIn, but Labor is nowhere to be seen.