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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.

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

A by-election date has been confirmed after an MP's sudden death, triggering debate about a state government's handling of the fuel crisis.

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

A new count triggered by the discovery of missing votes has confirmed a One Nation victory in a South Australian electorate and extended the winning margin.

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Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity

Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity

A One Nation candidate in a recent state poll says the discovery of dozens of uncounted ballots raises doubts about how the poll was conducted.

'Manosphere' in sights as premier shakes up cabinet

'Manosphere' in sights as premier shakes up cabinet

The Victorian premier has created a cabinet position for men and boys while calling on a close ally to be her health minister in an election-year reshuffle.

Peru faces presidential runoff as vote count drags on

Peru faces presidential runoff as vote count drags on

Peruvians will vote in a presidential runoff in two months after none of the candidates secured an outright election victory over the weekend.

New minister has 'no regrets' over ex-CFMEU boss ties

New minister has 'no regrets' over ex-CFMEU boss ties

A state government cabinet pick has shrugged off concerns about her association with an ex-union boss, declaring she doesn't ditch mates in tough times.

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Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Around half of Peru’s official election result remains outstanding as thousands of voters return to the polls for a second day after earlier delays.

Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds

Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds

Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds

Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds

The winner of Hungary's election Peter Magyar has promised to restore the "system of checks and balances" on coming to power.

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

Three state ministers have called time on their political careers, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle and factional carve-up as an election looms.

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.

Explosives found near pipeline as Hungary vote looms

Explosives found near pipeline as Hungary vote looms

Explosives found near pipeline as Hungary vote looms

Explosives found near pipeline as Hungary vote looms

Powerful explosives have been found near a pipeline in Serbia that ‌carries Russian gas to Hungary, raising eyebrows days before the country goes to the polls.

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Anthony Albanese has used his strongest language yet to rule out adding more MPs to handle a growing population, despite a push for fairer representation.

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'Resonating across country': One Nation toasts success

One Nation is celebrating its first state outpost in decades, declaring its seven-member team is "not your normal group of politicians".

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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Fourth seat likely, but One Nation faces new challenge

One Nation is on the brink of securing a fourth seat in a state election, but political analysts warn a history of instability is the party's biggest challenge.

Outspoken Liberal MP rolled in preselection race

High-profile state Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been dealt a potentially career-ending blow after losing a preselection battle.

Danish PM bruised in election as coalition talks loom

Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats, the architects of Denmark's welfare state, are likely to win 38 seats in the legislature, compared with 50 in 2022.

One Nation eyes more seats as premier 'gets on with it'

One Nation is edging closer to securing more seats in South Australia, as Premier Peter Malinauskas urges his party to get to work after landslide victory.

Premier's offer as One Nation breaks through at polls

As One Nation secures its first lower house seat outside of its heartland, a re-elected premier says he's focused on bringing people together.

'New normal': rampant Labor masks fractured politics

A landslide Labor win with a surging One Nation and shrinking Liberal vote is symbolic of a shifting landscape in Australian politics, analysts say.

PM's veiled message after One Nation election surge

Pauline Hanson's anti-immigration party has achieved its best election result since 1998, sending shockwaves through the ranks of its conservative rivals.

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