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Neo-Nazi group targeted as police make four arrests

Neo-Nazi group targeted as police make four arrests

Detectives have made four arrests and laid charges after members of a neo-Nazi group allegedly intimidated a police officer and verbally harassed two women.

Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party

Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party

Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party

Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party

A Victorian Greens MP is the latest member of the political party to be embroiled in controversy after resigning from the party over an affair with a staffer.

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.

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Greens MP 'never welcome back' after staffer affair

Greens MP 'never welcome back' after staffer affair

A state Greens leader has expressed frustration at having to deal with more poor behaviour from men after one of her MPs resigned over an affair with a staffer.

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.

Labor 'losing touch' with blue-collar base: party elder

Labor 'losing touch' with blue-collar base: party elder

The Albanese government has copped more friendly fire, this time from a former Labor minister claiming the party has lost touch with its working-class base.

LNP piggybacks federal Labor policy to chew into costs

LNP piggybacks federal Labor policy to chew into costs

The Queensland Liberal National Party will borrow a federal Labor plan to drive down debt and increase savings, after finally announcing its economic plan.

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Move against Victorian Liberal leadership falls flat

Move against Victorian Liberal leadership falls flat

Move against Victorian Liberal leadership falls flat

Move against Victorian Liberal leadership falls flat

Backroom discussions about a coup to oust Victorian Liberal Leadaer John Pesutto have come to nought at a highly anticipated party meeting.

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer.

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Staring down a possible leadership coup, John Pesutto has steered the Victorian coalition to its best poll result in seven years as support for Labor plummets.

'A cry for change': senator unveils new political party

'A cry for change': senator unveils new political party

'A cry for change': senator unveils new political party

'A cry for change': senator unveils new political party

Former Labor senator Fatima Payman has issued a call to disenfranchised and "unheard" Australians to join her in shaking up the two-party system.

'No reprisals': Lib leader pledges mercy if coup fails

'No reprisals': Lib leader pledges mercy if coup fails

'No reprisals': Lib leader pledges mercy if coup fails

'No reprisals': Lib leader pledges mercy if coup fails

Victoria's embattled Liberal leader denies running the numbers amid moves to overthrow him after he and a colleagues' dirty laundry was aired in open court.

'Nobody's told me': Liberal leader on leadership rumour

'Nobody's told me': Liberal leader on leadership rumour

'Nobody's told me': Liberal leader on leadership rumour

'Nobody's told me': Liberal leader on leadership rumour

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto says nobody has come to him about a challenge, but if someone wants to take him on for the top job, they can bring it on.

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Two former Jacqui Lambie Network MPs kicked out of the party by the senator say she is difficult to work with and disrespectful.

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Renegade senator to 'stir the pot' after LNP defection

Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick wants to use his independence to push for tax reform, making super voluntary and scrapping a generous defined benefits scheme.

Renegade senator quits LNP to start his own party

Queensland LNP Senator Gerard Rennick says he is creating his own political party to bring "bread and butter" issues into Senate debates.

Ousted MPs in talks for new deal with minority premier

Tasmania's minority Liberal government will hang on to its grip on power, with two newly independent MPs working on another deal with Premier Jeremy Rockliff.

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.

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Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms.

Mid-term blues: Vic poll shows Labor losing ground

A poll indicates Labor is increasingly on the nose with Victorian voters under Jacinta Allan's leadership, just over two years out from the next state election.

'Marathon' to rebuild state after Labor return: Minns

NSW Premier Chris Minns has thanked the Labor faithful who helped him take government, telling them the party has a lot of work to do.

Liberal leader Pesutto pitches housing plan to faithful

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has used a speech to party faithful to pitch a crackdown on cultural heritage process delays to speed up housing builds.

NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state

A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.

Dutton fires up faithful in call to unite for election

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has laid out his alternative vision for Australia while rallying Liberal Party MPs and members ahead of the federal election.

Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer

Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament.

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