Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Political Campaigns

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.

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

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

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

'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

Heat on Hanson for 'insane' trans, migration comments

Heat on Hanson for 'insane' trans, migration comments

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'No resources': One Nation defends uncosted policies

'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

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.

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

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

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Ugly scenes at polling booths spark calls for reform

Ugly scenes at polling booths spark calls for reform

Ugly scenes at polling booths spark calls for reform

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

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

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

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

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 fight member exodus as One Nation surges

Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges

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

Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

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.

Political shift 'moving mountains' as One Nation rises

Political shift 'moving mountains' as One Nation rises

Political shift 'moving mountains' as One Nation rises

Political shift 'moving mountains' as One Nation rises

A debate between populism and practicality has replaced the traditional contest of left versus right, a Labor minister says

PM banks on 'test of time' to quell Hanson poll push

PM banks on 'test of time' to quell Hanson poll push

PM banks on 'test of time' to quell Hanson poll push

PM banks on 'test of time' to quell Hanson poll push

Labor and coalition leaders insist they have time to win back voters who have abandoned the political establishment for Pauline Hanson's One Nation.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.

Just a mimic of One Nation: coalition cops Labor serve

One Nation's rise in the polls is no shock to experts who say it's been brewing for years, as the coalition fails to rule out a preference deal with the party.

'Won't knock the job': Hanson declares she can be PM

Pauline Hanson has proposed a ban on immigration from certain countries and defended ties to Gina Rinehart, while stating she's open to becoming prime minister.

Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key party address

Liberals leader Angus Taylor has declared his party the only one capable of replacing the Labor government during a key federal council meeting address.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

Tony Abbott has returned to the political spotlight in a senior Liberal Party role, claiming the nation is drifting backwards amid a "spiritual malaise".

Pros and cons to creating formal party, ex-teal says

While a formal teal party could erode support among some voters, it would also help independent MPs share resources and collaborate on policies.

More independents hose down push to toe the party line

A number of independent MPs have closed the door on a push to establish a teal political party in response to voters turning their backs on the establishment.

Pauline Hanson won't tie One Nation to coalition 'dog'

Pauline Hanson's party could become the official opposition, but she has poured cold water on any policy compromise in a coalition deal.

Libs take aim at premier's pledge with a personal edge

With an election looming, two state party leaders have launched a series of pre-election pledges.

One Nation's polling could herald messy hung parliament

One Nation has eclipsed Labor in opinion polling for the first time, with political analysts suggesting Australia could be headed for future hung parliaments.

'Out of touch': businesses blast ex-PM's budget backing

Labor luminary Paul Keating has been panned as "out of touch" with the modern realities of owning a business after backing controversial tax changes.

Topics

Politics Australia New South Wales Victoria Economy, Business and Finance Health Police Election Tasmania Energy and Resource Transport Parliament Inquiry Political Campaigns Abusive Behaviour Economy Political Candidates National Elections Immigration Parties and Movements

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here