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Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance

Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance

As Labor flags, the coalition paints itself out of the picture and One Nation surges, Community Strong Australia will experiment with a new political formula.

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

A Christian sect and a conservative action group could be compelled to front a parliamentary inquiry over their influence on the 2025 federal election.

Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Independent MP Zali Steggall is making a fresh bid to regulate untruthful and deceptive political advertising and claims popular support for the laws.

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Australians back trust reforms to fix broken politics

Australians back trust reforms to fix broken politics

Truth in political advertising laws and caps on campaign contributions are popular reforms that could mend waning faith in politics, a new poll suggests.

Top election official resigns in wake of bungled poll

Top election official resigns in wake of bungled poll

An electoral commissioner has handed in his resignation after a state election that was plagued by a litany of problems.

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

New Zealand is campaigning for Australian talent off the back of major tax reforms in the budget, with the Kiwi government also whacking the broken promise.

Former premier apologises for contempt of parliament

Former premier apologises for contempt of parliament

A former state premier has apologised for misleading parliament as government integrity looms as a key issue in an upcoming by-election.

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UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

Not even the pomp and ceremony of a speech by King Charles reopening parliament could distract from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership woes.

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Commemorations and celebrations are under way to mark 125 years since the opening of the first federal parliament and the birth of Australian democracy.

Human Rights roadshow to push for landmark federal act

Human Rights roadshow to push for landmark federal act

Human Rights roadshow to push for landmark federal act

Human Rights roadshow to push for landmark federal act

The federal government still won't commit to a human rights act, but the Human Rights Commission has pledged to keep pushing the barrow out.

Indigenous recognition touted for new electoral map

Indigenous recognition touted for new electoral map

Indigenous recognition touted for new electoral map

Indigenous recognition touted for new electoral map

Tasmania is the sole state without an electorate named after an Aboriginal person or place but many are hoping to change that.

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence

Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her sentence reduced as part of a broad amnesty by the country's new president who ousted her.

Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count

Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count

Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count

Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, narrowly leads Peru's national election - a vote hit by delays as it heads to a run-off.

Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake

Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake

Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake

Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake

Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a close ally of both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, has lost power after 16 years in office.

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Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy

MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Russian misinformation and disinformation remain a threat to Australia as it tries to exacerbate social divisions in the West and spur political distrust.

Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Changes to when politicians need to declare donations have been pushed back by six months but will be in place well ahead of the next federal election.

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

The coalition won't support any push to expand parliament to deal with an increasing population as a major inquiry reviews whether representation is adequate.

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The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

Foreign-run Facebook pages are masquerading as Australian news publications and spreading false information about politicians to drive engagement.

Corruption body empowered to tap into secret recordings

People who promptly hand over illegally recorded conversations to police or corruption investigators will be protected under new legislation.

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

The rigid hierarchy of the Plymouth Brethren Church meant any orders for followers to campaign for the Liberals would have come from the top, ex-members claim.

Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump's Greenland desires

Danish voters are casting ballots, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term amid a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Democracy shouldn't be taken for granted in an age of misinformation and public distrust, a veteran journalist has warned as he urges media outlets to adapt.

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

'Buggered': emotional Nationals leader makes shock exit

David Littleproud says he hasn't got the drive to continue as leader of the Nationals as the first contender to replace him throws his hat in the ring.

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