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The One Nation scare Labor used while rolling a premier

The One Nation scare Labor used while rolling a premier

Labor leaders have pointed to a potential minority government involving a right-wing populist party to justify swapping premiers four months from polling day.

Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

The first week of an explosive inquiry investigating potential corrupt conduct in the Liberal Party has shown how factionalism thrives behind closed doors.

Conservative Liberal lobbyist labels co-founder 'dodgy'

Conservative Liberal lobbyist labels co-founder 'dodgy'

Conservative Liberal lobbyist labels co-founder 'dodgy'

Conservative Liberal lobbyist labels co-founder 'dodgy'

A member of a conservative Liberal faction has told a corruption probe he believes he got the idea to create a fake invoice from his "dodgy" co-founder.

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Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup

Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup

Two key Victorian Labor frontbenchers have announced they will retire from politics at the next election after Jacinta Allan was deposed as premier.

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job.

One Nation in hot water with Queensland watchdog

One Nation in hot water with Queensland watchdog

One Nation is in strife over missing financial records, with the party at risk of being struck off in Pauline Hanson's home state unless paperwork is produced.

Royal commission as new Labor premier changes course

Royal commission as new Labor premier changes course

Newly-minted Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has vowed to tread a different path to his predecessors, promising a royal commission into the building sector.

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Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams

Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams

Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams

Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams

The collapse of Jacinta Allan's premiership has denied her a chance to become the first woman to lead Victorian Labor to victory at a state election.

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

A Labor premier is not backing away from a leadership showdown with her deputy, refusing to stand aside after being told she has lost the backing of most MPs.

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

Labor powerbrokers believe a show of unity at its conference is a sign of the party's strength, but some members say a lack of debate is damaging long term.

Crossbench to force Labor hand on telehealth euthanasia

Crossbench to force Labor hand on telehealth euthanasia

Crossbench to force Labor hand on telehealth euthanasia

Crossbench to force Labor hand on telehealth euthanasia

Labor will come under pressure to allow Australians to access voluntary assisted dying through telehealth as rival MPs try to force the government's hand.

PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate

PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate

PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate

PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate

Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.

Cockroach party ends demos after Indian minister quits

Cockroach party ends demos after Indian minister quits

Cockroach party ends demos after Indian minister quits

Cockroach party ends demos after Indian minister quits

An Indian minister says the government has accepted all demands of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protest movement, sparking celebrations among students.

Labor summit 'most united' but Israel debate quashed

Labor summit 'most united' but Israel debate quashed

Labor summit 'most united' but Israel debate quashed

Labor summit 'most united' but Israel debate quashed

Anthony Albanese has singled out unity among Labor delegates at the party's triennial policy summit but contentious issues remained off the conference floor.

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Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers

Labor has agreed to measures to prevent workers from being locked out of their jobs during industrial disputes, but has stopped short of a total ban.

'Jobs not war': Labor rank and file rail against subs

News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.

Anti-racism measures bolstered after One Nation rise

Labor members have committed to implementing national anti-racism plans, while speaking out against the threat One Nation poses to multicultural communities.

Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying

Labor says legal barriers preventing telehealth use in voluntary assisted dying should be removed, as it also resolves to allow a conscience vote on the issue.

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More protection for children from gambling inducements

Labor delegates have agreed to bolster gambling reforms, including giving national regulators more power, despite concern overhauls have not gone far enough.

PM draws battle lines against Hanson for party faithful

Anthony Albanese has led calls to Labor's true believers to make the case for change to counter the growing popularity of Pauline Hanson and One Nation.

New UK PM's cabinet meets after Starmer backers ousted

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told his cabinet members he will lead a "cost-of-living government" focused on easing the economic burden felt by millions.

Police in India clash with Cockroach party supporters

India's youth-led Cockroach movement has condemned a "brutal crackdown" as police fired tear gas at protesters demanding the education minister’s resignation.

Voters depart major parties months out from state poll

One state premier says he will fight to win re-election amid a surge in voter preference for One Nation at a scale not seen before.

Liberal leader has 'heavy heart' criticising One Nation

Angus Taylor has been accused of "appalling" attacks on Pauline Hanson's right-wing party but has refused to condemn her meeting with a notorious UK activist.

UK counter-terrorism police probing ex-minister's death

The death of former UK politician Ann Widdecombe is being investigated by counter-terrorism police, the British government says.

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