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'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.

Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

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.

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Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

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

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

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.

Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

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.

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Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

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

Liberals reveal candidate to replace dumped Deeming

Liberals reveal candidate to replace dumped Deeming

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

One Nation admits Hanson used party funds on Euro trip

One Nation admits Hanson used party funds on Euro trip

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

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

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

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

Premier scraps key portfolio in major cabinet shake-up

Premier scraps key portfolio in major cabinet shake-up

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

Judges on notice as Hanson slams 'arrogant' Liberals

Judges on notice as Hanson slams 'arrogant' Liberals

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.

Potential One Nation deal has to be 'two-way street'

Potential One Nation deal has to be 'two-way street'

Potential One Nation deal has to be 'two-way street'

Potential One Nation deal has to be 'two-way street'

The coalition has revived the prospect of a preference deal with One Nation as a federal poll shows the minor party edging ahead of Labor in voter support.

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Hanson lays down law as One Nation rolls out candidates

One Nation has lifted the lid on its first batch of Victorian election candidates, with Pauline Hanson barring some major media outlets from the big reveal.

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

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'

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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