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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.

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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.

'Buggered': emotional Nationals leader makes shock exit

'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

'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

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.

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

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

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

'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.

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

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

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

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

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

'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.

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

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

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

'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.

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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.

Challenger in hot seat as leadership showdown looms

Sussan Ley is rapidly approaching what could be her last day as opposition leader, with Angus Taylor poised to take over the Liberal Party's top job.

Liberal leadership challenge looms after key meeting

Would-be Liberal leader Angus Taylor is being urged to make his ambitions public before a likely challenge.

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.

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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

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.

'Traumatised' Libs told to get off TV and sort out feud

A former Liberal minister has told his colleagues to deal with their grievances privately, as Sussan Ley dismissed speculation that she could be ousted.

Liberal MP rules himself out of leadership challenge

Andrew Hastie will not contest a potential leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, after saying he does not have the numbers for a move.

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

Liberal frontbenchers are standing behind their leader but one MP has publicly declared his hand ahead of a potential spill in the coming weeks.

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.

Liberals delay 'worst job' fight in coalition stand-off

A new shadow cabinet might be the refresh the Liberal Party needs, a key moderate says, as Sussan Ley's rivals angle for her job.

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