Latest news: Election

New figures from the Australian Electoral Commission show 15 per cent of voters have cast pre-poll or postal votes ahead of this Saturday's Fadden by-election.

Outspoken Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe has revealed she won't contest her seat when her term expires in 2028.

Electoral experts say lifting the number of politicians would improve democracy but remain undecided on whether territories should have more senators.

Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission reveals the candidate list for the by-election.

Improving transparency and reducing the influence of generous donors on federal elections will require significant reforms, a parliamentary committee says.

The Victorian Liberals have preselected former Box Hill candidate and youth pastor Nicole Werner for an upcoming by-election in Warrandyte.

Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.

A new Resolve Strategic poll shows the Victorian Liberal and National parties trailing behind the Labor government.

Gold Coast City councillor Cameron Caldwell has been confirmed as the LNP candidate for Fadden and will be firm favourite heading into the by-election.