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'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

Selling a vision for the future, rather than dwelling on past achievements, is the prime minister's blueprint for winning over voters to secure a second term.

Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Cost of living remains a major focus of the upcoming federal election, with each party spruiking policies to address pressure on household budgets.

Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Vanuatu has just one female MP and seven women candidates among the 217 running for office in this month's snap election.

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Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Labor is trailing the opposition just months before Australians head to the polls, but the prime minister says his government can give voters what they want.

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.

Earthquake doesn't derail Vanuatu's snap election

Earthquake doesn't derail Vanuatu's snap election

Vanuatu is set for its fifth prime minister in just over two years, as voting gets underway in the Pacific nation's snap election on Thursday.

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

The political representation of women has received a boost after a pre-election cabinet shuffle but concerns remain over the opposition's gender imbalance.

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Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Veteran independents say a minority government could get more done but caution crossbenchers against trying to set deals in stone with the major parties.

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Retiring Labor minister Bill Shorten will leave politics earlier than expected, giving his party the opportunity for a refresh before the federal election.

Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu's top job

Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu's top job

Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu's top job

Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu's top job

The fun and colour of Vanuatu's campaign trail is over, leaving this week's vote and then coalition negotiations to form the next government in Port Vila.

Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election

Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election

Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election

Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election

Vanuatu's varied parties and political leaders have different views on foreign policy and whether to ratify a stalled Australian security pact.

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

With just a few months before Australians hit the polls, the major parties have their work cut out for them as they scramble to perfect their public images.

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Peter Dutton has talked up his working-class origins at a campaign rally as he seeks to connect with voters ahead of the federal election.

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Voters are crying out for more measures to combat the rising cost of living with a federal election looming as Labor preaches responsible economic management.

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Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Members of the troubled CFMEU could be banned from working on a multi-billion-dollar project under a coalition plan to fix one of Australia's longest roads.

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

An early start to the political year has landed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in cattle country, where he has been spruiking the importance of the industry.

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

The prime minister is using a multi-state blitz to launch new offensives against the coalition's nuclear energy policy as the federal election looms.

PM hits the road to an election with multi-state blitz

The election year has begun with the prime minister making his first major promise as he embarks on a whirlwind cross-country crusade.

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Voters urged to be vigilant about AI disinformation

Experts say artificial intelligence-enabled political disinformation is a growing risk for Australian voters but vigilance is still the best defence.

PM's wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell

Anthony Albanese has tried to fight the tide of public opinion by spruiking funding in marginal west coast seats as his opponent takes to the east.

Censures, coffees and a clinched deal: MPs off for Xmas

Parliamentarians are preparing to head home for the year after a far from lacklustre final day in the halls of power.

Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms

The major political parties have been slammed for "rigging" the system to boost their chances of winning, after agreeing on a political donations reform bills.

Sri Lankan president's coalition wins thumping majority

The coalition of Sri Lanka's new leftist president has won a big lead in parliamentary elections in an apparent solid mandate for his economic revival plans.

Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP

The former son-in-law of a Liberal prime minister will run on a cost-of-living platform as he and the party tries to win back a former heartland.

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.

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