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Voters despair as economic hurdles cloud future

Voters despair as economic hurdles cloud future

Australians' confidence in the government is at its lowest point since the Black Summer bushfires as their hope for the future wanes.

Political truth laws get tick, AI threat to poll pruned

Political truth laws get tick, AI threat to poll pruned

Political truth laws get tick, AI threat to poll pruned

Political truth laws get tick, AI threat to poll pruned

Labor is being criticised for being hypocritical over truth in political advertising laws, after supporting the action despite icing progress on the reform.

Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months

Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months

Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months

Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months

Labor's popularity has finally rebounded, albeit narrowly, as the government pulled ahead of the coalition weeks ahead of the election, YouGov polling shows.

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Germany's far-right party to gain ground in the west

Germany's far-right party to gain ground in the west

Long seen as having a stronghold in eastern Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany is poised to make major gains in the west this election.

Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms

Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms

Federal MPs have clashed in a Parliament House corridor over political donation laws which loom as a sticking point in minority government negotiations.

Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist

Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist

Oversight and anti-corruption bodies need to be adequately resourced and truly independent if public trust in democracy is to continue, a former ombudsman says.

Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry from the US

Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry from the US

President Donald Trump seems to have ruled out deporting Harry, the Duke of Sussex, from the US.

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Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

The major parties are being urged to restore trust with disenfranchised Australians who think they are failing them as democracy recedes worldwide.

Countdown to election day as aftershocks rattle Vanuatu

Countdown to election day as aftershocks rattle Vanuatu

Countdown to election day as aftershocks rattle Vanuatu

Countdown to election day as aftershocks rattle Vanuatu

Still reeling from aftershocks, campaigning has begun for a very challenging election in Vanuatu after many polling booths were hit in December's deadly quake.

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

As the US plans a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter, tributes continue to pour in from global organisations and his own tiny community.

China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu

China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu

China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu

China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu

Two abattoirs have had Chinese import bans lifted, the final trade restriction to fall after Beijing imposed $20 billion of tariffs against Australia.

Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms

Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms

Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms

Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms

The major political parties have been slammed for "rigging" the system to boost their chances of winning, after agreeing on a political donations reform bills.

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Independent MPs have blasted proposed electoral laws capping expenditure, saying while they agree with reform, the way it's being done favours major parties.

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Free speech advocates and those who want greater social media accountability are at an impasse over whether legislation targeting disinformation should pass.

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Man thrown lifeline backs whistleblower in court battle

A former tax official who blew the lid on heavy-handed debt recovery tactics has suffered a major legal blow in his fight for whistleblower protection.

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump has recaptured the White House after a divisive US election campaign as he vows to reshape the executive branch and prioritise personal loyalty.

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.

Halloween trick sees Lib deputy take leadership treat

A Liberal moderate has been knifed by her deputy for the leadership as a bruising election loss leaves the party facing 27 years in the political wilderness.

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Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows

Buoyed by an eleventh-hour boost in the polls, Queensland's premier is hoping to surf a wave of momentum as Labor attempts to claim a fourth term in office.

LNP piggybacks federal Labor policy to chew into costs

The Queensland Liberal National Party will borrow a federal Labor plan to drive down debt and increase savings, after finally announcing its economic plan.

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation online is being criticised for overreach and stifling free speech while others want the laws to cover politics.

Act now as Myanmar crisis goes 'from worse to horrific'

Australia has been called on to take a more leading role in responding to human rights abuses by the Myanmar junta as families worry about their loved ones.

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

The teal-held seat of North Sydney will be abolished at the next election, forcing its independent MP to reconsider her political future.

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