Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Election

Donation law shake-up to skirt High Court challenge

Donation law shake-up to skirt High Court challenge

Minor parties and independents will be able to draw down campaign funds from nominated bodies after a constitutional challenge on state political donation laws.

LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Premier denies decade-old election corruption links

Premier denies decade-old election corruption links

A state premier says any suggestion he was involved in an illegal donation scandal is "completely wrong", accusing a committee of leaking against him.

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has outlined an ambitious agenda he thinks the Labor government should pursue instead of being static and playing it safe.

New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear

New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear

A former Liberal premier has warned the state party's first female leader not to reward factional players with promotions but she's offered no assurances.

First test for Liberal leader as party fights 'optics'

First test for Liberal leader as party fights 'optics'

A woman tasked with steering state Liberals out of a political mire denies egos will make it difficult to select who's in and out of the shadow cabinet.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

The vitriol spurring harassment, intimidation and sexism at polling booths during the 2025 election has resulted in candidates calling the campaign a new low.

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

Concerns are being raised about the conduct of campaigners during the 2025 federal poll following widespread reports of antisocial behaviour.

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of allies accused of backing the Republicans’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Many Australians have lost faith in democracy and elected leaders, with nearly one in ten believing violence can be justified for a political cause.

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Hundreds of thousands of Australian voters unknowingly hand their data to political parties each election, in a practice independents want gone.

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner

Rob Jetten is on course to become the youngest-ever, and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

The ability to poison chatbots that scrape public info with a relatively minor amount of input has sounded alarms about the integrity of Australia's election.

Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback

The liberal D66 has surged in Dutch elections to draw level with populist Geert Wilders after his far-right party's sharp fall from its record showing in 2023.

Liberal premier eyes minerals on election anniversary

A year from a bruising election, state Liberal and Labor leaders have painted vastly different pictures of how the government is performing.

Independent Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide

European Union-critic Catherine Connolly has been elected Ireland's president after attracting 63 per cent of the vote.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

A TV channel dedicated to horseracing has been chided by the broadcasting regulator for airing a major party's campaign ads during an election blackout period.

'Traumatic': Joyce has frustrations, Hanson not buying

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson rejects suggestions Barnaby Joyce could replace her in the right-wing party after the NSW MP said he plans to leave his seat.

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

A potential challenger for one state's Liberal leadership has been promoted in a reshuffle just over a year out from the next election.

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has begged the Liberals to sort out their squabbling as a fresh poll paints a dire picture for the coalition.

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Japan’s ruling party has elected hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister.

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

A think tank economist is urging politicians to stop hiding behind "mandates" and show conviction in order to support difficult but important changes.

Independent MP victorious as Liberals abandon challenge

The Liberals have abandoned a last-ditch legal challenge to overturn the result of the former blue ribbon seat of Bradfield after it was won by an independent.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria United States of America Europe Queensland Asia Election International Relations Parliament Government Political Campaigns Investigation Inquiry Economy National Elections Political Candidates Immigration

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here