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Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Peter Dutton is asking voters who they trust more to manage the economy and community safety as he shores up votes in a key battleground.

Leaders on charm offensive but punters aren't buying it

Leaders on charm offensive but punters aren't buying it

Leaders on charm offensive but punters aren't buying it

Leaders on charm offensive but punters aren't buying it

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are on the offensive for the election but punters aren't buying what's on offer.

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Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

A referendum asking Australians whether a minister should have the power to strip a dual national of citizenship has been floated by the coalition.

Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.

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.

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

Libs Battin down the hatches as leader outlines vision

Libs Battin down the hatches as leader outlines vision

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

Retiring backbencher gifts a lump of coal for Christmas

Retiring backbencher gifts a lump of coal for Christmas

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.

Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote

Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote

Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote

Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote

The prime minister requested Fatima Payman temporarily sit out of Labor's caucus after she defied the party position and supported a pro-Palestine motion.

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

West Australian MP Louise Kingston has resigned from the state Nationals as she accused her party leader of "relentless bullying and harassment".

Deputy premier set to face challenge for Qld leadership

Deputy premier set to face challenge for Qld leadership

Deputy premier set to face challenge for Qld leadership

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.

Ousted Niger president could be prosecuted: junta

Ousted Niger president could be prosecuted: junta

Ousted Niger president could be prosecuted: junta

Ousted Niger president could be prosecuted: junta

Niger’s military regime has vowed to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason".

Niger president vows to save democracy after coup

Niger president vows to save democracy after coup

Niger president vows to save democracy after coup

Niger president vows to save democracy after coup

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.

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