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'Bizarre': Liberals attacked over One Nation statement

'Bizarre': Liberals attacked over One Nation statement

The Liberals have been asked to clarify a “bizarre late night statement” and declare if it will do a preference deal with One Nation ahead of a state election.

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

A premier has unveiled a major energy policy in a bold move moments before debating his Liberal opponent at the start of an election campaign.

'Kick up the backside': voters' choice in by-election

'Kick up the backside': voters' choice in by-election

'Kick up the backside': voters' choice in by-election

'Kick up the backside': voters' choice in by-election

The result of an upcoming by-election months before a general election could swing the momentum and give voters a chance to send a message to the major players.

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Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

The new Liberal leaders have alienated the party from Australian voters over key challenges such as the cost of living, tax and energy, the prime minister says.

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Angus Taylor resoundingly succeeded in rolling Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership in a contest expected to be tight but the saga was far from edifying.

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Japan's PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll

Japan's PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll

Japan's PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll

Japan's PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll

Japanese voters have cast their ballots in an election expected to hand the nation's first female leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, ‍a resounding win.

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Neither Liberal leader Sussan Ley nor Nationals counterpart David Littleproud are willing to cede ground as prospects of an imminent coalition reunion diminish.

Palmer fights election caps despite failed $50m spend

Palmer fights election caps despite failed $50m spend

Palmer fights election caps despite failed $50m spend

Palmer fights election caps despite failed $50m spend

Changes to how much money political parties can spend on elections and how much people can donate to candidates will be challenged in Australia's highest court.

Major parties spend big but Clive Palmer goes larger

Major parties spend big but Clive Palmer goes larger

Major parties spend big but Clive Palmer goes larger

Major parties spend big but Clive Palmer goes larger

Billionaires bet big on major parties at the federal poll but the standout spender was Clive Palmer, despite failing to get any of his candidates elected.

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Key supporters of Sussan Ley don't expect a challenge to her leadership in the near term, but one rival has yet to break cover with his plans.

Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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, 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

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

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

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.

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