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Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals MPs are standing behind leader David Littleproud after a renegade backbencher announced his intention to challenge for the leadership.

The election campaign threat that has parties worried

The election campaign threat that has parties worried

The election campaign threat that has parties worried

The election campaign threat that has parties worried

Labor's review of its thumping 2025 federal election victory has found the biggest threat to its future success might lie beyond the floundering opposition.

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Restrictions on family travel entitlements sparked by MPs flying partners to major events has strong support but there are calls for even stricter limits.

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Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Two former MPs are challenging laws capping how much money they can receive and spend on a federal election, saying they unfairly advantage major parties.

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

A pact between the Liberal Party and a secretive Christian church has been denied, although the sect says some members may have co-ordinated their efforts.

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Liberals are walking a tightrope on immigration as they prepare to outline policy principles to guide migration cuts while not alienating migrant communities.

Senator charges public for travel timed with legal case

Senator charges public for travel timed with legal case

Thousands of dollars worth of flights and travel allowance have been claimed by a senator during trips that coincided with developments in a private legal case.

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State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power.

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Barnaby Joyce's resignation from the Nationals has raised questions about what role he could play in One Nation if he shifts to the right-wing minor party.

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has quit the rural party, but his future remains unclear as he considers joining One Nation.

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.

'Be ambitious': new Liberal leader gets stuck in

'Be ambitious': new Liberal leader gets stuck in

'Be ambitious': new Liberal leader gets stuck in

'Be ambitious': new Liberal leader gets stuck in

A freshly installed Liberal leader has come out swinging against a "sluggish" government as she takes the reins of a battered opposition.

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Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Winning over climate-conscious and diverse voters the coalition lost at previous elections won't be an easy feat, but new leaders are laying the groundwork.

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

The vitriol spurring harassment, intimidation and sexism at polling booths during the 2025 election has resulted in candidates calling the campaign a new low.

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

Concerns are being raised about the conduct of campaigners during the 2025 federal poll following widespread reports of antisocial behaviour.

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

Insiders who had a front-row seat to the extraordinary political turmoil of the Whitlam dismissal have told their stories, 50 years on from the saga.

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Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture

A former television soap star has been found guilty of making a gesture that resembles a Nazi salute, but showed "no loyalty or obedience" to Hitler.

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Hundreds of thousands of Australian voters unknowingly hand their data to political parties each election, in a practice independents want gone.

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

The Nationals federal council has voted to abandon achieving net zero emissions from the party platform as MPs are poised to finalise their position on climate.

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

The ability to poison chatbots that scrape public info with a relatively minor amount of input has sounded alarms about the integrity of Australia's election.

NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.

Independent Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide

European Union-critic Catherine Connolly has been elected Ireland's president after attracting 63 per cent of the vote.

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