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Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.

'Brand damage' risk as Liberals preference One Nation

An ex-Liberal prime minister has slammed the party's decision to preference One Nation in the Farrer by-election as a pollster warns of possible brand damage.

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Labor has proposed a ban on polling place signage before 6am to stop an election day "arms race" which it says is dangerous to volunteers, and hated by voters.

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By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

A by-election date has been confirmed after an MP's sudden death, triggering debate about a state government's handling of the fuel crisis.

Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Changes to when politicians need to declare donations have been pushed back by six months but will be in place well ahead of the next federal election.

Fourth seat likely, but One Nation faces new challenge

Fourth seat likely, but One Nation faces new challenge

One Nation is on the brink of securing a fourth seat in a state election, but political analysts warn a history of instability is the party's biggest challenge.

Outspoken Liberal MP rolled in preselection race

Outspoken Liberal MP rolled in preselection race

High-profile state Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been dealt a potentially career-ending blow after losing a preselection battle.

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Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

The rigid hierarchy of the Plymouth Brethren Church meant any orders for followers to campaign for the Liberals would have come from the top, ex-members claim.

Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll

Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll

Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll

Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll

Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.

National eyes on election where there is a second prize

National eyes on election where there is a second prize

National eyes on election where there is a second prize

National eyes on election where there is a second prize

Intense political interest is focused on which party can secure second place in a state election in which almost half of voters have already cast their ballots.

Leaders clash but absent One Nation looms large

Leaders clash but absent One Nation looms large

Leaders clash but absent One Nation looms large

Leaders clash but absent One Nation looms large

A state liberal leader has come out guns blazing in the final debate before a state election, despite opinion polls showing her party facing an historic loss.

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

A former Liberal Party leader is trying to put a humiliating drug scandal behind him and win back the seat he held for a decade.

'Hyper-Australia': Nationals leader targets One Nation

'Hyper-Australia': Nationals leader targets One Nation

'Hyper-Australia': Nationals leader targets One Nation

'Hyper-Australia': Nationals leader targets One Nation

The new leader of the Nationals has outlined his plan to take on One Nation after being elected to the top job following David Littleproud's shock resignation.

Keto comeback: Palmer promises another yellow avalanche

Keto comeback: Palmer promises another yellow avalanche

Keto comeback: Palmer promises another yellow avalanche

Keto comeback: Palmer promises another yellow avalanche

Clive Palmer has told Australians to prepare for billboards, banners and junk mail as he is set to make another tilt for parliament in the 2028 election.

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'Buggered': emotional Nationals leader makes shock exit

David Littleproud says he hasn't got the drive to continue as leader of the Nationals as the first contender to replace him throws his hat in the ring.

'This is a stunt': Hanson rebuked after Muslim remark

Firebrand senator Pauline Hanson has dismissed a censure against her by the Senate as an attack on One Nation following her rise in the polls.

Rules questioned as ex-Liberal leader eyes return as MP

A political comeback attempt by a former Liberal leader with a drug conviction faces challenges as both major parties say they will preference him last.

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

As politicians prepare for a hotly contested federal by-election, an independent reveals her hope for big reforms to protect child sexual abuse survivors.

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Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has fired a shot at her successor, welcoming the "immediate re-adoption" of her policies as the battle for her old seat begins.

Libs' housing plan to supersize CBD, fast-track fringe

A state opposition leader has revealed her alternative policy to the government's housing plan, but both have been criticised for lacking innovation.

'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.

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

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

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

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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