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Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Hollywood celebrities George Clooney and Julia Roberts were among the guests at a fundraiser for Joe Biden that raised $42 million for his re-election campaign.

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

The ages of rival presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden often receive more attention than substantive policy issues in the run-up to the US poll.

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Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.

Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority

Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority

Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats.

Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin

Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hitting the campaign trail after announcing a general election will take place on July 4.

Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Samantha Ratnam is stepping down as Victoria's Greens leader as the party targets Bob Hawke's old seat of Wills at the next federal election.

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Liberal candidate wins by-election for ex-PM's seat

Liberal candidate wins by-election for ex-PM's seat

Liberal candidate wins by-election for ex-PM's seat

Liberal candidate wins by-election for ex-PM's seat

A by-election to decide who replaces former prime minister Scott Morrison as the federal member for Cook has been won by fellow Liberal Simon Kennedy.

Andrew Constance wins Liberal preselection for Gilmore

Andrew Constance wins Liberal preselection for Gilmore

Andrew Constance wins Liberal preselection for Gilmore

Andrew Constance wins Liberal preselection for Gilmore

Andrew Constance will contest the NSW seat of Gilmore for the Liberal Party at the next federal election after winning a preselection ballot.

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

Donald Trump has opened his remarks in Dayton with a tribute to his supporters who are currently in jail for rioting at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

The war in Ukraine has ensured strong support for President Vladimir Putin as Russian voters cast their ballots in an election only he can win.

Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate

Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate

Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate

Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate

The Queensland opposition says it will introduce a solar-for-renters scheme if elected during a debate between the two leaders ahead of the October poll.

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Voters in Cook will head to the polls next month in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for former prime minister Scott Morrison.

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Consultant Simon Kennedy has been pre-selected by the Liberals to contest former prime minister Scott Morrison's seat of Cook ahead of an upcoming by-election.

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High profile candidates jostle for Tas election seats

Both familiar and new faces are throwing their hats into the ring in Tasmania's upcoming election as the issue of the Macquarie Stadium continues to dominate.

PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings

The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.

Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz has won the backing of Tasmanian Liberals for preselection at the upcoming state election.

Dutton is Australia's least trusted MP: Roy Morgan

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is Australia's least trusted politician, according to a Roy Morgan poll.

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Deputy premier set to face challenge for Qld leadership

Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has confirmed she will contest the leadership of Queensland's Labor Party after launching a bid to become the next Premier.

Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House

Struggling to gain traction in the race to the US top job, former vice president Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Amanda Stoker to contest 'safe seat' for Queensland LNP

Amanda Stoker has been preselected by the LNP to contest the seat of Oodgeroo at next year's Queensland election.

Senior Lib to fight 'unusual' pre-selection challenge

Sussan Ley says she will run on her record of two decades of service against any pre-selection challenge, after being saved from one ahead of the 2022 election.

Renegade Liberal MP loses spot on senate ticket

A first-term Liberal senator known for his far-right views has lost his place on the party's ticket for the next election.

Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission reveals the candidate list for the by-election.

Ex-senator's freedom of information case thrown out

A judge has rejected former independent senator Rex Patrick's case against the Australian Information Commissioner over freedom of information request delays.

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