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Date set for by-election after rapist MP's resignation

Date set for by-election after rapist MP's resignation

Voters stood by their incumbent local member even as he faced serious charges, but will vote again following his resignation from jail as he awaits sentencing.

Premier's big call as state parliament hangs in balance

Premier's big call as state parliament hangs in balance

Premier's big call as state parliament hangs in balance

Premier's big call as state parliament hangs in balance

Tasmania's leader has made an important appointment as he grapples with a hung parliament and braces for a no-confidence vote.

Labor risks Green light to govern in power grab twist

Labor risks Green light to govern in power grab twist

Labor risks Green light to govern in power grab twist

Labor risks Green light to govern in power grab twist

The Greens are warning state Labor leader Dean Winter not to take for granted their support in a motion to wrest control of the government.

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Archer shot into state cabinet amid new political clash

Archer shot into state cabinet amid new political clash

A high-profile former federal Liberal MP headlines the inclusions in a state premier's revamped cabinet after his minority government was recommissioned.

Premier to face immediate test after minority return

Premier to face immediate test after minority return

A motion will be moved to test if state Liberals have the parliamentary numbers after being allowed to reform minority government without crossbench support.

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has flagged a February election, as his country stands at a crossroads amid bickering political parties.

Labor vows to fight on as premier makes power move

Labor vows to fight on as premier makes power move

A state premier will go to the governor to seek power within days, but the opposition leader says it's not the only option as he step up negotiations.

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Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

A cross-party group will come together to form a national advisory board aimed at increasing female participation across local, state, and federal governments.

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation

US officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his re-election to a second term.

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their MPs from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election.

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Talks to form the next government in Tasmania are ongoing after a snap election that has seemingly put plans to fast-track a stadium to bed.

Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

A Liberal leader has made his first play to form government with balance-of-power independents after a state election that delivered another hung parliament.

Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Minority government talks could drag on for weeks in Tasmania after the island state's snap poll delivered another hung parliament.

Japan's PM vows to stay on after bruising election loss

Japan's PM vows to stay on after bruising election loss

Japan's PM vows to stay on after bruising election loss

Japan's PM vows to stay on after bruising election loss

Japan's ruling coalition has lost its majority in the upper house but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says he has no plans to quit.

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Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium

The quest for a Tasmanian AFL team is linked to the island's complex political situation, with an early election not doing the club any favours.

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.

'Message of inspiration': state election buoys Liberals

Tasmania's election result shows hope for the Liberals after the party lost all lower house seats in the state at the federal poll, its deputy leader says.

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

A basketball player, a kidnapping consultant and a foster carer are just a few of the new faces set to fill the hallowed halls of parliament.

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'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

Tasmania's Liberal leader has claimed an election victory with his party securing more seats than Labor but he will have to woo independents to govern.

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

Previously classified documents reveal the reasons why an investor visa, dubbed a "golden ticket" for the rich to immigrate to Australia, was scrapped.

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

Prospective premiers for a state off to its fourth election in seven years have been quizzed about how they would form government in a minority scenario.

Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch

A controversial AFL stadium, budget debt and a "reckless" no-confidence motion have headlined the sole leaders' debate of a snap state election campaign.

Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

One of the most closely fought battles of the federal election faces a legal challenge, but one expert does not expect the result to flip.

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Access to GP services has been front and centre for a state election campaign, several days out from polling day.

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