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Clive Palmer echoes Trump in new political party launch

Clive Palmer echoes Trump in new political party launch

The new political party of billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer echoes the policies of US President Donald Trump by aiming to "make Australia great again".

Berlin pro-democracy rally draws 30,000 ahead of poll

Berlin pro-democracy rally draws 30,000 ahead of poll

Berlin pro-democracy rally draws 30,000 ahead of poll

Berlin pro-democracy rally draws 30,000 ahead of poll

Tens of thousands of people have turned out in Berlin to rally against far-right extremism a week out from the German election.

Dutton projected to be next PM but teals still a threat

Dutton projected to be next PM but teals still a threat

Dutton projected to be next PM but teals still a threat

Dutton projected to be next PM but teals still a threat

Labor has a mountain to climb to prevent Peter Dutton from forming government at the next election, with polling predicting a coalition wave in outer suburbs.

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Rare earths hopeful in eye of Greenland political storm

Rare earths hopeful in eye of Greenland political storm

A stalled rare earths project puts an Australian junior miner at the centre of an election in an Atlantic territory caught in a web of geopolitical tensions.

Sitting week a test run of post-election politics

Sitting week a test run of post-election politics

The Senate might have hosted a test run of the next parliament after Labor teamed up with the Greens to pass major reforms.

Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video

Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a "conversation" on citizenship rules after a video surfaced of nurses bragging they would kill Israeli patients.

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.

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Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party gone from ballots

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party gone from ballots

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party gone from ballots

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party gone from ballots

Businessman Clive Palmer has lost a bid to re-register his United Australia Party ahead of the federal election, leaving his candidates unidentified.

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former Labor leader Rebecca White is stepping down from the Tasmanian parliament to focus on winning a crucial marginal seat at the next federal election.

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

Retiring politicians have issued rallying calls to the nation to remain optimistic about the future as they bid farewell ahead of a federal election.

Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice

Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice

Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice

Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice

With a state by-election result hanging on a knife edge, voters have fired a "warning shot" at Labor ahead of the upcoming federal election.

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft caps and thresholds for federal election spending will increase as Labor negotiates with the Liberals to pass electoral reform before parliament rises.

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

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Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

The federal government says its approach to the cost of living will not change despite a big swing to the Liberals in a state seat once considered a stronghold.

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Australian women have much to lose at the federal election, say advocates for female representation as parties decide on their candidates for the upcoming vote.

Ballots and barbs in by-election litmus test for Labor

State Liberals hope voter frustration over living costs and crime will deliver them upsets in two by-elections being held at once in capital city suburbs.

Hidden cost risks for controversial rail loop laid bare

The Victorian government has been accused of a cover-up after a secret document laid out a raft of risks to delivering the controversial Suburban Rail Loop.

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Poll still a blind date as no love lost between leaders

MPs are sharpening their pitches to the public in the lead-up to a federal election as politicians gather for the first sitting week of the year.

States warned to tighten spending or pay more to borrow

States' "lax financial discipline" has earned a rebuke from a credit ratings giant, which says they are at risk of paying higher interest bills to service debt.

Musk-like efficiency role 'strange' call for Australia

Australia must cut red tape and reform its tax system to boost productivity and safeguard against a looming trade war, the Business Council says.

'Back to the future': mega rail line under cash cloud

The potential return of a federal coalition government could spell financial ruin for a controversial rail line orbiting a major city.

'Sense of optimism' as PM rallies Labor, goes on attack

As politicians prepare to hit the hustings, the prime minister welcomes the start of the parliamentary year with confidence and a new attack line.

Confusion over Liberal plan to cut public service

The opposition leader has vowed to slash the number of public sector workers but his frontbenchers have been more reserved, instead focusing on efficiency.

Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

A federal candidate backed by The Muslim Vote is in negotiations with the Liberals, Greens and other independents to preference Labor last in a must-win seat.

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