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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.

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.

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.

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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.

Gina Rinehart paid for Pauline Hanson's Europe flights

Gina Rinehart paid for Pauline Hanson's Europe flights

Pauline Hanson's flights from London to Sicily during a recent European trip, and tickets to a luxury fashion show, were paid for by mining boss Gina Rinehart.

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

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

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One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

Changing local politics in a newly minted One Nation town offer a sign of what's to come for the rest of the country as the populist party builds support.

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.

Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers

Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers

Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers

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

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

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

'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

Anti-racism measures bolstered after One Nation rise

Anti-racism measures bolstered after One Nation rise

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.

More protection for children from gambling inducements

More protection for children from gambling inducements

More protection for children from gambling inducements

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

PM draws battle lines against Hanson for party faithful

PM draws battle lines against Hanson for party faithful

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.

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'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

Calls for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports could come to a head on the floor of Labor's national conference, as advocates say momentum is growing for the move.

Heat on Hanson for 'insane' trans, migration comments

Backlash is growing over One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's comments on transgender rights and migration during her address at a poorly attended London event.

'No resources': One Nation defends uncosted policies

Pauline Hanson's rising right-wing party has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost.

Record donations repaid as teals rail against system

The largest declared donations in Victorian political history have been repaid as would-be teal MPs feel the squeeze of reinstated caps.

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Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Billions of dollars in funding for local train building has been promised at a state Labor party gathering otherwise focused on countering One Nation rhetoric.

No by-elections please: AEC needs clear air for reforms

The new financial year was supposed to herald a new era of federal campaign donation disclosures and rules, but that's been delayed.

Ugly scenes at polling booths spark calls for reform

Electoral staff would get bouncer-like powers under a proposal to arrest a rise in antisocial behaviour at polling places.

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

A Christian sect and a conservative action group could be compelled to front a parliamentary inquiry over their influence on the 2025 federal election.

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.

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.

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.

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