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Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft caps and thresholds for federal election spending will increase as Labor negotiates with the Liberals to pass electoral reform before parliament rises.

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

The federal government says its approach to the cost of living will not change despite a big swing to the Liberals in a state seat once considered a stronghold.

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'Recovery operation' poll for battered state Liberals

'Recovery operation' poll for battered state Liberals

A former Liberal premier in Australia's surplus-rich west can see light at the end of the tunnel for his party as another election defeat looms.

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Independent crossbenchers will leverage their votes in a minority government to force action on banning betting advertising after Labor failed to act.

Mystery money for MPs shines light on 'dark' donations

Mystery money for MPs shines light on 'dark' donations

Independents want greater transparency into who is bankrolling political parties, with the origins of almost half of donations a mystery.

Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

A federal candidate backed by The Muslim Vote is in negotiations with the Liberals, Greens and other independents to preference Labor last in a must-win seat.

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Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Retiring Labor minister Bill Shorten will leave politics earlier than expected, giving his party the opportunity for a refresh before the federal election.

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

With just a few months before Australians hit the polls, the major parties have their work cut out for them as they scramble to perfect their public images.

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Voters are crying out for more measures to combat the rising cost of living with a federal election looming as Labor preaches responsible economic management.

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Members of the troubled CFMEU could be banned from working on a multi-billion-dollar project under a coalition plan to fix one of Australia's longest roads.

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

An early start to the political year has landed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in cattle country, where he has been spruiking the importance of the industry.

Liberal leader promises party unity after messy battle

Liberal leader promises party unity after messy battle

Liberal leader promises party unity after messy battle

Liberal leader promises party unity after messy battle

Brad Battin has paid his respects to former leader John Pesutto after taking his place at the helm of the Victorian Liberals.

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Libs Battin down the hatches as leader outlines vision

Brad Battin has vowed to tackle the cost of living, crime, budget repair and regional roads after ousting John Pesutto as Victoria's Liberal party leader.

Retiring backbencher gifts a lump of coal for Christmas

A retiring backbencher known for his staunch opposition of a net-zero carbon emissions target has taken a swipe at his party leader on his way out the door.

Conservative 'warrior': tributes for Liberal stalwart

Kevin Andrews, a steadfast conservative who advocated for traditional family values, is being remembered as a Liberal "warrior" after he died of cancer.

PM's wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell

Anthony Albanese has tried to fight the tide of public opinion by spruiking funding in marginal west coast seats as his opponent takes to the east.

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Eye of political storm nears as focus turns to polls

After passing a flurry of bills at the eleventh hour, Labor is spruiking its wins ahead of a much-anticipated federal election.

Censures, coffees and a clinched deal: MPs off for Xmas

Parliamentarians are preparing to head home for the year after a far from lacklustre final day in the halls of power.

Impasse over political donation limits torpedoes deal

A deal between Labor and the coalition on capping electoral expenditure has been scuppered at the last minute due partly to an impasse on donation limits.

Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Australians are being told they will have more of a say compared to billionaires in future elections but some say there's a bitter pill hidden among the sweets.

Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms

The major political parties have been slammed for "rigging" the system to boost their chances of winning, after agreeing on a political donations reform bills.

'I'll do it again': Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion

A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".

By-election a day after ex-Liberal leader's court date

Voters in the Adelaide seat of Black will head to the polls after former state opposition leader David Speirs quit parliament following drug charges.

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