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Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'?

Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'?

Still trailing in the polls, a new Labor premier is confronting an election challenge comparable in some ways to the one Scott Morrison overcame in 2019.

'I don't like it': second student wave protests Hanson

'I don't like it': second student wave protests Hanson

'I don't like it': second student wave protests Hanson

'I don't like it': second student wave protests Hanson

Thousands of pupils have skipped class for a second national student walkout against Pauline Hanson and One Nation.

Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill

Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill

Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill

Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill

The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament.

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Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

A conservative minor party has locked in Moira Deeming as a lead candidate for Victoria's state election after the Liberals dumped the controversial MP.

'Doesn't pass pub test': Labor seats awash with grants

'Doesn't pass pub test': Labor seats awash with grants

Labor is accused of pork barrelling after the lion's share of a half-billion-dollar election fund went to its own seats, including in the PM's backyard.

Premier will heed voters after One Nation breakthrough

Premier will heed voters after One Nation breakthrough

Labor has conceded after One Nation won a previously safe Labor seat in a WA by-election that could have ramifications across the country.

One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling

One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling

One Nation has again been forced to clarify a key policy stance after its newest MP claimed its migration numbers would not differ much from Labor's.

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DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

A lawyer's campaign has culminated in a legal victory worthy of a Grisham novel with laws banning life insurers from using genetic test results to deny cover.

'Left a zero off': tolls, police in rival voter pitches

'Left a zero off': tolls, police in rival voter pitches

'Left a zero off': tolls, police in rival voter pitches

'Left a zero off': tolls, police in rival voter pitches

Cost of living and law and order are shaping up as key battlefronts in an upcoming state election as the major parties unveil competing offers.

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'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.

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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 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

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

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

Labor delegates have agreed to bolster gambling reforms, including giving national regulators more power, despite concern overhauls have not gone far enough.

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