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China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.

Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September

Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September

Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September

Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September

The US presidential campaigns of Joe Biden and Donald Trump have signalled their agreement to debate on June 27 and September 10.

Greens notch historic upper house victory

Greens notch historic upper house victory

Greens notch historic upper house victory

Greens notch historic upper house victory

The Greens have further increased their representation in Tasmania's parliament, winning their first upper house seat.

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Greens poised for historic upper house election win

Greens poised for historic upper house election win

The Greens are likely to claim their first seat in Tasmania's upper house, as counting continues after elections in three Legislative Council divisions.

Solomon Islands MPs to vote for new prime minister

Solomon Islands MPs to vote for new prime minister

A secret ballot of Solomon Islands MPs is set to determine who will be the Pacific nation's next prime minister.

AFL club accused of 'oppressive' board electoral system

AFL club accused of 'oppressive' board electoral system

Businessman Peter Lawrence has taken Melbourne FC to the Federal Court over claims its board election system is oppressive to non-preferred candidates.

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare won't renominate for PM

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare won't renominate for PM

The Solomons Islands will have a new prime minister in May after incumbent Manasseh Sogavare ruled out renominating for the top job.

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Opposition parties combine in race to govern Solomons

Opposition parties combine in race to govern Solomons

Opposition parties combine in race to govern Solomons

Opposition parties combine in race to govern Solomons

Two opposition parties in the Solomon Islands have joined forces as they court independents in a bid to reach the 26 seats needed to form a government.

India election sees turnout fall in second phase

India election sees turnout fall in second phase

India election sees turnout fall in second phase

India election sees turnout fall in second phase

Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general election in India that began on April 19 and concludes on June 1

Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on

Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on

Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on

Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on

Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in India's seven-phase general elections that began on April 19 and conclude on June 1.

Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.

Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme

Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme

Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme

Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme

Rudy Giuliani is among 18 people charged over a fake elector plot in Arizona, while former president Donald Trump is labelled an unindicted co-conspirator.

Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority

Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority

Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority

Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority

The party of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has failed to secure a major in the parliamentary elections, winning 15 of 50 seats.

Solomon's pro-China PM retains seat, vote continues

Solomon's pro-China PM retains seat, vote continues

Solomon's pro-China PM retains seat, vote continues

Solomon's pro-China PM retains seat, vote continues

It will still be days before the full results of the Solomon Islands' election is known, but Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reportedly kept his seat.

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Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term

Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.

Liberal candidate wins by-election for ex-PM's seat

A by-election to decide who replaces former prime minister Scott Morrison as the federal member for Cook has been won by fellow Liberal Simon Kennedy.

Lambie Network MPs formally back minority Liberals

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has formally gained the support of three balance-of-power Jacqui Lambie Network MPs, with certain conditions.

Rockliff kicked but excited to lead minority government

Premier Jeremy Rockliff is reflecting on 'a kick up the backside' from Tasmanian voters but insists he's excited to work with MPs in a minority government.

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Make-up of Tasmanian parliament finally settled

With the final seat going to an independent, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the make-up of Tasmania's parliament has finally been decided.

Greens leader eyes Labor seat at next federal poll

The Greens are set to make a play to steal a Melbourne seat from Labor at the next federal election, with its state leader nominating for preselection.

Lambie party gets third seat in Tasmania's parliament

Senator Jacqui Lambie's party has picked up a third seat in Tasmania's parliament as preference counting following the state election continues.

Further counting to finalise Tasmania's new parliament

Preference counting is continuing in Tasmania to determine the final make-up of the new parliament which is set to deliver another Liberal minority government.

No interference in Indonesia elections: Prabowo lawyers

President-elect Prabowo Subianto's lawyers have told a court there was no state interference in last month's election.

Premier bullish on stadium despite unclear parliament

Tasmania's premier is confident stadium plans attached to the state's AFL licence can progress despite an election delivering a hung parliament.

Winner confirmed in key by-election after late drama

Late counting has given Labor's Cressida O'Hanlon a small but insurmountable lead in the South Australian seat of Dunstan after a tight contest.

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