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UK Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Burnham to be PM

UK Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Burnham to be PM

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has secured the nominations of 80 per cent of Labour MPs to lead the party and become the new UK prime minister.

Liberals 'stuck in the past' as party hits new poll low

Liberals 'stuck in the past' as party hits new poll low

Liberals 'stuck in the past' as party hits new poll low

Liberals 'stuck in the past' as party hits new poll low

The federal opposition has fallen further in public support, as one frontbencher calls for the Liberal Party to undergo an overhaul.

Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance

Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance

Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance

Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance

As Labor flags, the coalition paints itself out of the picture and One Nation surges, Community Strong Australia will experiment with a new political formula.

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Stefanovic cancels radio appearance amid podcast furore

Stefanovic cancels radio appearance amid podcast furore

Eddie McGuire will go to air without his new radio co-host Karl Stefanovic, as the Nine star faces a growing backlash over a controversial podcast interview.

'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

Keir Starmer's resignation as British prime minister has drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's political leaders.

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party.

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Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges

Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges

Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges

Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges

Liberals are being promised a democratic push within the party amid reports former prime minister Tony Abbott is phoning members to stop them from leaving.

UK's Starmer vows to fight after rival Burnham wins big

UK's Starmer vows to fight after rival Burnham wins big

UK's Starmer vows to fight after rival Burnham wins big

UK's Starmer vows to fight after rival Burnham wins big

Labour's Andy Burnham has won a vote that paves the way for him to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but the embattled British leader vows he won't go quietly.

One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

The right-wing party says its rise in the polls was a factor in the government's decision to pare back contentious tax changes.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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