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Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga

Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga

A senior Liberal is calling for the party to move on and focus on key issues for voters after a damaging saga that began with a colleague's migration comments.

Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid

Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid

Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid

Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid

A state Labor opposition leader has been replaced after an election defeat and a limp attempt to take minority power.

Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

The Greens and independents have criticised a state Labor party for failing to provide a viable governing option, leaving minority Liberals in power.

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Latham denies breaking law, rules over ex's allegations

Latham denies breaking law, rules over ex's allegations

Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has again rejected his ex-partner's claims of emotional and physical abuse as false.

Musk forms 'America Party' opposing Trump's tax bill

Musk forms 'America Party' opposing Trump's tax bill

Elon Musk has told his followers on X that the "America Party is formed" after posting a poll asking respondents if there should be a new US political party.

Nationals leader shrugs off job concerns after split

Nationals leader shrugs off job concerns after split

The leader of the Nationals is proud of his party's short-lived decision to walk away from the coalition, even if it costs him his job.

Coalition to chart path forward as family feud cooled

Coalition to chart path forward as family feud cooled

A watered-down nuclear policy is set to underpin a fragile truce between the Liberal and National parties as they work towards a formal reunion.

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Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands

Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands

Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands

Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands

Liberal MPs have paved the way for a coalition reunion, giving in-principle support to four key policy demands that had fractured the marriage.

Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Bots influencing election discussion on social media

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.

Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

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

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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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