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Future of UK's Starmer hangs on crucial by-election

Future of UK's Starmer hangs on crucial by-election

The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.

Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues.

Labor dismisses doomed no-confidence vote in premier

Labor dismisses doomed no-confidence vote in premier

Labor dismisses doomed no-confidence vote in premier

Labor dismisses doomed no-confidence vote in premier

A state opposition has been accused of wasting parliament's time with a doomed debate and vote of no confidence in Premier Jacinta Allan.

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Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned.

Unity call as Labor leadership coup runs out of steam

Unity call as Labor leadership coup runs out of steam

A leadership challenge against the Victorian premier has failed to materialise after tanking poll numbers sparked weeks of speculation.

Political shift 'moving mountains' as One Nation rises

Political shift 'moving mountains' as One Nation rises

A debate between populism and practicality has replaced the traditional contest of left versus right, a Labor minister says

PM banks on 'test of time' to quell Hanson poll push

PM banks on 'test of time' to quell Hanson poll push

Labor and coalition leaders insist they have time to win back voters who have abandoned the political establishment for Pauline Hanson's One Nation.

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Deputy swears off move to oust premier as Labor slides

Deputy swears off move to oust premier as Labor slides

Deputy swears off move to oust premier as Labor slides

Deputy swears off move to oust premier as Labor slides

A poll shows a state Labor government remains on the nose with voters but is unlikely to trigger an immediate challenge to Premier Jacinta Allan's leadership.

Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues

Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues

Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues

Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues

One of the Liberal Party's rising talents has made a surprise decision to retire as a new poll shows Pauline Hanson is the frontrunner as preferred PM.

Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again

Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again

Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again

Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again

Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that.

Venue bins One Nation fundraiser over safety concerns

Venue bins One Nation fundraiser over safety concerns

Venue bins One Nation fundraiser over safety concerns

Venue bins One Nation fundraiser over safety concerns

Several protest groups are still planning to demonstrate outside a Melbourne restaurant despite the venue no longer hosting a One Nation fundraiser.

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.

One Nation's historic surge puts PM's focus on economy

One Nation's historic surge puts PM's focus on economy

One Nation's historic surge puts PM's focus on economy

One Nation's historic surge puts PM's focus on economy

Pauline Hanson's party has for the first time in a poll's history overtaken Labor in popularity, as Anthony Albanese points to people being left behind.

'Trainwreck': One Nation forced to clarify housing plan

'Trainwreck': One Nation forced to clarify housing plan

'Trainwreck': One Nation forced to clarify housing plan

'Trainwreck': One Nation forced to clarify housing plan

One Nation's most prominent figures have scrambled to clarify details of the party's housing policy after a senator stumbled through a "trainwreck" interview.

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Tired MPs pass political donation laws as lawyers lurk

State MPs have sat into the wee hours to pass laws to restore political donation rules that could attract another High Court challenge.

High Court threat hangs over revamped donation laws

Revised political donation laws are poised to attract a fresh legal challenge before Victorian voters head to the polls.

Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild

Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.

Poll topper Hanson wants to lead Aussies who assimilate

Pauline Hanson has sidestepped questions about her standing in migrant communities as a poll puts her populist party ahead of the federal government.

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'Won't knock the job': Hanson declares she can be PM

Pauline Hanson has proposed a ban on immigration from certain countries and defended ties to Gina Rinehart, while stating she's open to becoming prime minister.

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

Tony Abbott has returned to the political spotlight in a senior Liberal Party role, claiming the nation is drifting backwards amid a "spiritual malaise".

Pros and cons to creating formal party, ex-teal says

While a formal teal party could erode support among some voters, it would also help independent MPs share resources and collaborate on policies.

More independents hose down push to toe the party line

A number of independent MPs have closed the door on a push to establish a teal political party in response to voters turning their backs on the establishment.

Pauline Hanson won't tie One Nation to coalition 'dog'

Pauline Hanson's party could become the official opposition, but she has poured cold water on any policy compromise in a coalition deal.

Libs take aim at premier's pledge with a personal edge

With an election looming, two state party leaders have launched a series of pre-election pledges.

One Nation's polling could herald messy hung parliament

One Nation has eclipsed Labor in opinion polling for the first time, with political analysts suggesting Australia could be headed for future hung parliaments.

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