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Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

The Greens look to have lost their first and only Northern Territory seat with Labor's Ed Smelt leading on preferences in the Nightcliff by-election.

Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election

Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election

Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election

Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election

A territory by-election in a marginal seat is a tussle between the Greens, wanting to hold it, and Labor wanting to claw it back.

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

Caps on political donations should be removed for independent candidates, Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court says, arguing reforms favour major parties.

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Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

A four-way contest is expected for a by-election triggered by former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation from federal parliament.

Cocaine bungle exposes prison failures, union says

Cocaine bungle exposes prison failures, union says

Violence, drugs and understaffing at a remand centre are a constant safety threat and politicians must commit to returning it to public hands, a union says.

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Young people and Australians under strain are less supportive of democracy as a royal commission into social cohesion offers an opportunity to address trust.

Election pledge to return water asset to public control

Election pledge to return water asset to public control

A state’s key energy assets will be united under a government trust aimed at boosting economic growth, but the opposition says the proposal lacks detail.

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Seniors Card pitch by Labor in state election countdown

Seniors Card pitch by Labor in state election countdown

Seniors Card pitch by Labor in state election countdown

Seniors Card pitch by Labor in state election countdown

The Liberals have fended off One Nation deal speculation as a Labor government ramped up their state election campaign with a Seniors Card pitch.

'Thoughtless offending' blamed for Liberal poll rout

'Thoughtless offending' blamed for Liberal poll rout

'Thoughtless offending' blamed for Liberal poll rout

'Thoughtless offending' blamed for Liberal poll rout

The Liberal Party alienated immigrants, young people and women during its calamitous 2025 election campaign, which a review describes as its worst in history.

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

As politicians prepare for a hotly contested federal by-election, an independent reveals her hope for big reforms to protect child sexual abuse survivors.

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has fired a shot at her successor, welcoming the "immediate re-adoption" of her policies as the battle for her old seat begins.

Rent-to-own: housing plan aims to boost home ownership

Rent-to-own: housing plan aims to boost home ownership

Rent-to-own: housing plan aims to boost home ownership

Rent-to-own: housing plan aims to boost home ownership

Two thousand renters would become homeowners under a state government election policy, in a wider bid to increase supply to combat the housing crisis.

'Bizarre': Liberals attacked over One Nation statement

'Bizarre': Liberals attacked over One Nation statement

'Bizarre': Liberals attacked over One Nation statement

'Bizarre': Liberals attacked over One Nation statement

The Liberals have been asked to clarify a “bizarre late night statement” and declare if it will do a preference deal with One Nation ahead of a state election.

Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises

Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises

Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises

Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises

As polls point to a crushing victory in one state election, the Labor government has called on voters to seize opportunity and reject division.

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Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge

South Australia's election campaign has officially kicked off with Labor tipped to win easily as the Liberals try to fend off a challenge from One Nation.

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

A premier has unveiled a major energy policy in a bold move moments before debating his Liberal opponent at the start of an election campaign.

Coalition wins 'reset' but first real test looms large

Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.

Premier's blunt message for would-be One Nation voters

A premier has issued a stark message to voters who support One Nation and its immigration policies, asking them "who will wipe their bum when they're 90".

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Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.

Libs and Nats to battle it out in by-election test

The two coalition allies plan to run separate candidates in a by-election triggered by the political knifing of Sussan Ley.

'Wildcard' One Nation eyes seats as surge hits state

Support is surging for One Nation in arguably Australia's most progressive state as the party prepares to field candidates at the upcoming election.

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

The new Liberal leaders have alienated the party from Australian voters over key challenges such as the cost of living, tax and energy, the prime minister says.

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Angus Taylor resoundingly succeeded in rolling Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership in a contest expected to be tight but the saga was far from edifying.

BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won the country’s first election since a 2024 uprising, with premier-to-be Tarique ‌Rahman commanding a thumping majority.

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