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Labor struggles to turn election tide under new premier

Labor struggles to turn election tide under new premier

A new premier has been unable to lift support for Victorian Labor or his personal standing, with a poll showing voters are fretting about state debt.

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

The year 2025 is being described as the worst of the century for freedom of expression, media rights, access to justice and more.

Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill

Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill

Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill

Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill

The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament.

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Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

A conservative minor party has locked in Moira Deeming as a lead candidate for Victoria's state election after the Liberals dumped the controversial MP.

Voters may 'forgive' state One Nation leader's past

Voters may 'forgive' state One Nation leader's past

A One Nation leader's admissions of past mistakes have raised character questions but an election analyst believes many anti-establishment voters won't care.

Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state

Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party has fallen short of an overall majority in ‌a state election but has delivered a drubbing ‌to the status quo.

Labor hears battle cry against "far right populists"

Labor hears battle cry against "far right populists"

Anthony Albanese has warned of the threats of One Nation in a critical speech to Labor faithful in Queensland, with Pauline Hanson's party on the rise.

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One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling

One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling

One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling

One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling

One Nation has again been forced to clarify a key policy stance after its newest MP claimed its migration numbers would not differ much from Labor's.

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan offering free dental care.

Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group

Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group

Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group

Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group

A right-wing lobby group denies it has any involvement in party stacking claims despite senior Liberal operatives being among its ranks.

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

As oppositions increasingly target prime ministers during Question Time, Australia's first and only female leader remains the most quizzed of all.

Anger over One Nation plan to 'end compulsory super'

Anger over One Nation plan to 'end compulsory super'

Anger over One Nation plan to 'end compulsory super'

Anger over One Nation plan to 'end compulsory super'

One Nation has been criticised after leader Pauline Hanson suggested many people would be better off with money in their pockets rather than in superannuation.

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

A lobbyist's explanations for dodging parliamentary scrutiny and ordering a "shit sheet" on a politician have dominated a third week of corruption hearings.

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

A federal minister has dismissed Pauline Hanson's latest immigration policy proposal, likening it to something Donald Trump would advocate.

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Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Nigel Farage has beaten comic candidate Count Binface, retaining a seat in UK parliament he quit to trigger a by-election that's been dismissed as a stunt.

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has pulled the pin on her political career, paving the way for an unpredictable battle for her long-held home seat.

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.

New Zealand PM Luxon survives, sacks plotting minister

Chris Luxon has stared down his detractors, winning a second confidence vote this year to stay as New Zealand Prime Minister ahead of the November 7 election.

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Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

Victoria has become the last Australian jurisdiction to abolish a voting system that enabled candidates to be elected with a fraction of first preferences.

Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.

Liberals reveal candidate to replace dumped Deeming

The Liberals' choice of a deputy mayor to replace Moira Deeming in the upcoming Victorian election race has drawn the ire of the ousted MP's husband.

One Nation admits Hanson used party funds on Euro trip

Pauline Hanson has pushed back amid scrutiny of her overseas travel expenses, confirming the minor party covered luxury accommodation.

Dan Andrews statue a 'public urinal' risk, Liberal says

A statue of former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews would be at risk of being desecrated, a federal MP warns, as pressure builds to scrap the planned monument.

Premier scraps key portfolio in major cabinet shake-up

Victoria's transport infrastructure and Suburban Rail Loop portfolios have been dissolved as the new premier swaps treasurer as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

Judges on notice as Hanson slams 'arrogant' Liberals

One Nation leaders have blasted judges and Liberals turning up their nose at possibly forming Australia's first minority government with the populist party.

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