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Lib Senate stoush sharpens as Dutton backs frontrunner

Lib Senate stoush sharpens as Dutton backs frontrunner

A slate of Liberals are hopeful of taking a vacant NSW Senate spot left by the retirement of a former minister as they race to convince members to back them.

Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks

Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks

Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks

Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks

Chris Luxon, leader of New Zealand's election winners National, has brokered policy deals with two minor parties to form government.

Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing

Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing

Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing

Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing

Labor appears on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.

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Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election

Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election

Labor is on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.

Zelenskiy: talk of elections in wartime irresponsible

Zelenskiy: talk of elections in wartime irresponsible

Talk of holding an election in Ukraine during wartime is "utterly irresponsible" and the focus must be on fighting Russia, President Vladimir Zelenskiy says.

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.

Vic election body at its limit, push for new laws

Vic election body at its limit, push for new laws

New laws over postal vote applications and behaviour at polling booths are among key changes on the Victorian Electoral Commission's wishlist.

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PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

As the electoral commission considers which federal seat to cut in NSW, the Nationals have offered up Anthony Albanese's as Labor and Liberal also suggest foes.

Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House

Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House

Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House

Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House

Struggling to gain traction in the race to the US top job, former vice president Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick

Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick

Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick

Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick

Tensions have emerged in the Victorian Liberal Party following a preselection battle ahead of a by-election in the seat of the former premier.

Retired MP jailed for falsely claiming more than $170k

Retired MP jailed for falsely claiming more than $170k

Retired MP jailed for falsely claiming more than $170k

Retired MP jailed for falsely claiming more than $170k

Former Victorian MP Russell Northe has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

Voters face year-long Queensland election campaign

Voters face year-long Queensland election campaign

Voters face year-long Queensland election campaign

Voters face year-long Queensland election campaign

The state election is more than a year away but Queensland is in campaign mode as the government and opposition launch their pitches to voters.

Government defends misinformation laws exemption

Government defends misinformation laws exemption

Government defends misinformation laws exemption

Government defends misinformation laws exemption

An independent senator has questioned why the government was proposing to exempt itself from new laws to deal with misinformation and disinformation.

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.

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Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign

Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Labour could be proud of its six years in office but admitted it faces a tough spell in opposition.

Triumphant Luxon considers his New Zealand coalition

Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon started his day watching the All Blacks' World Cup win before turning his mind to forming the next New Zealand government.

Luxon claims victory in National's NZ 'blue-nami' win

Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.

All signs point to National win as NZ campaign ends

Chris Luxon's National party is poised to win the New Zealand election, ending six years of Labour-led governments.

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Hipkins hits NZ Nats on Maori record as election nears

As Australia considers its relationship with its indigenous people, so too is New Zealand where Maori issues are central to its general election.

Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate

The latest from the New Zealand campaign trail, with Labour and National competing for office ahead of the October 14 election.

Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback

Poll leaders National and Labour are continuing their fight over fiscal plans as the race to form New Zealand's next government goes down to the wire.

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Businesswoman Kendall Morton has been preselected for the LNP as it seeks to regain the Queensland seat of Caloundra at the state election.

Hipkins back with a bang on return to NZ campaign trail

After five days in COVID-19 isolation, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has returned to the campaign trail in New Zealand.

NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test

In a fresh setback to Chris Hipkins and Labour's hopes of retaining office at the October 14 election, the New Zealand prime minister has caught COVID-19.

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

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