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'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

The Liberal and National parties aren't seen as parties of conviction, the opposition leader says after One Nation's historic victory in a by-election.

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Anthony Albanese has offered support to his British counterpart as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure from his own colleagues to resign.

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'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

A historic by-election win for One Nation has sent shock waves through Australian politics, legitimising the party as a right-wing force.

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

A former UK minister says she will challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job if none of the members of cabinet step forward.

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

Hoots and cheers have rung out at One Nation headquarters as the party won its first lower house seat at a by-election.

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

One Nation and an independent are in the box seat to claim the federal seat of Farrer after more than 70 years of being in coalition hands.

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Hanson backflips to support volunteer in pre-poll clash

Hanson backflips to support volunteer in pre-poll clash

Hanson backflips to support volunteer in pre-poll clash

Hanson backflips to support volunteer in pre-poll clash

Video has emerged of an altercation between a Liberal senator and a One Nation volunteer at a Farrer pre-poll station.

Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election

Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election

Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election

Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election

The Victorian Liberals admit they will be challenged in the upcoming state election after a by-election resulted in a large swing towards One Nation.

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Australia's former electoral commissioner will review failures at a recent state election, with some results still not known five weeks after polling day.

'Brand damage' risk as Liberals preference One Nation

An ex-Liberal prime minister has slammed the party's decision to preference One Nation in the Farrer by-election as a pollster warns of possible brand damage.

Right-wing leaders tout migrant crackdowns before poll

Right-wing leaders tout migrant crackdowns before poll

Right-wing leaders tout migrant crackdowns before poll

Right-wing leaders tout migrant crackdowns before poll

Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan have addressed an anti-immigration rally in Canberra, focusing on migration levels ahead of the Farrer by-election.

More fuel on the way to bolster Australian reserves

More fuel on the way to bolster Australian reserves

More fuel on the way to bolster Australian reserves

More fuel on the way to bolster Australian reserves

An estimated 4.6 billion litres of fuel will come into the country during coming weeks, with 58 cargo ships due to arrive.

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Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Labor has proposed a ban on polling place signage before 6am to stop an election day "arms race" which it says is dangerous to volunteers, and hated by voters.

More uncounted ballots found after state election

More uncounted ballots have been found weeks after South Australians went to the polls, prompting calls for an independent review of the election.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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