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'Made in WA': Labor spruiks manufacturing ahead of poll

'Made in WA': Labor spruiks manufacturing ahead of poll

The Western Australian Labor and Liberal parties have officially launched their election campaigns less than two weeks from the state poll.

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Healthcare funding is to receive a certain boost with both major parties pledging to spend billions of dollars as they prepare for the federal election.

Caution urged over polls as Labor bleeds support

Caution urged over polls as Labor bleeds support

Caution urged over polls as Labor bleeds support

Caution urged over polls as Labor bleeds support

A warning has been issued over election polling as tightly clustered results in a close race may not reflect Australians' votes.

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Labor admits trust damaged after surviving voter revolt

Labor admits trust damaged after surviving voter revolt

The Liberals have fallen short of a by-election upset in a traditional Labor stronghold after voters took a sledgehammer to the 10-year-old state government.

Independents seize on 'unfair' deal to boost campaign

Independents seize on 'unfair' deal to boost campaign

David Pocock is going on tour to visit other independent candidates challenging major party MPs after electoral changes he brands as unfair were rammed through.

Sitting week a test run of post-election politics

Sitting week a test run of post-election politics

The Senate might have hosted a test run of the next parliament after Labor teamed up with the Greens to pass major reforms.

Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms

Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms

Federal MPs have clashed in a Parliament House corridor over political donation laws which loom as a sticking point in minority government negotiations.

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Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

Retiring politicians have issued rallying calls to the nation to remain optimistic about the future as they bid farewell ahead of a federal election.

Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice

Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice

Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice

Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice

With a state by-election result hanging on a knife edge, voters have fired a "warning shot" at Labor ahead of the upcoming federal election.

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft caps and thresholds for federal election spending will increase as Labor negotiates with the Liberals to pass electoral reform before parliament rises.

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

'Recovery operation' poll for battered state Liberals

'Recovery operation' poll for battered state Liberals

'Recovery operation' poll for battered state Liberals

'Recovery operation' poll for battered state Liberals

A former Liberal premier in Australia's surplus-rich west can see light at the end of the tunnel for his party as another election defeat looms.

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Independent crossbenchers will leverage their votes in a minority government to force action on banning betting advertising after Labor failed to act.

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'Sense of optimism' as PM rallies Labor, goes on attack

As politicians prepare to hit the hustings, the prime minister welcomes the start of the parliamentary year with confidence and a new attack line.

Mystery money for MPs shines light on 'dark' donations

Independents want greater transparency into who is bankrolling political parties, with the origins of almost half of donations a mystery.

Confusion over Liberal plan to cut public service

The opposition leader has vowed to slash the number of public sector workers but his frontbenchers have been more reserved, instead focusing on efficiency.

Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

A federal candidate backed by The Muslim Vote is in negotiations with the Liberals, Greens and other independents to preference Labor last in a must-win seat.

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Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won a seventh term in office, according to the country's electoral commission.

'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

Selling a vision for the future, rather than dwelling on past achievements, is the prime minister's blueprint for winning over voters to secure a second term.

Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Cost of living remains a major focus of the upcoming federal election, with each party spruiking policies to address pressure on household budgets.

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Labor is trailing the opposition just months before Australians head to the polls, but the prime minister says his government can give voters what they want.

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Retiring Labor minister Bill Shorten will leave politics earlier than expected, giving his party the opportunity for a refresh before the federal election.

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates.

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