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Liberals pledge revival as leader oversees historic low

Liberals pledge revival as leader oversees historic low

Liberal leader Angus Taylor has launched the party's defence of a key seat ahead of a by-election as the coalition continues to suffer from dire polling.

Rules questioned as ex-Liberal leader eyes return as MP

Rules questioned as ex-Liberal leader eyes return as MP

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.

'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.

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Premier hails Labor victory hours after polls close

Premier hails Labor victory hours after polls close

A seat up for grabs after an MP was forced out of parliament has gone to a Labor government in a remarkable feat not witnessed in three decades.

Date set for by-election after rapist MP's resignation

Date set for by-election after rapist MP's resignation

Voters stood by their incumbent local member even as he faced serious charges, but will vote again following his resignation from jail as he awaits sentencing.

Green light for cable, but premier's path to power dims

Green light for cable, but premier's path to power dims

A major energy connector project has been green-lit by the federal government, posing an electoral hurdle for a premier negotiating minority government.

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

A plan to set up a government-owned insurance company could save families hundreds of dollars, but the policy has also been described as reckless.

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Labor's pork-barrelling answer managed 'effectively'

Labor's pork-barrelling answer managed 'effectively'

Labor's pork-barrelling answer managed 'effectively'

Labor's pork-barrelling answer managed 'effectively'

Pork-barrelling, slush-fund and vote-buying claims trailing a $37.2 million taxpayer-funded program for years have been hosed down in an independent audit.

Familiar face returns for election as stadium divides

Familiar face returns for election as stadium divides

Familiar face returns for election as stadium divides

Familiar face returns for election as stadium divides

The issue of a controversial sports stadium has again reared its head in a state election battleground as a former Liberal minister throws her hat in the ring.

Nationals likely to hold all seats as Liberals smashed

Nationals likely to hold all seats as Liberals smashed

Nationals likely to hold all seats as Liberals smashed

Nationals likely to hold all seats as Liberals smashed

The junior coalition partner has retained its seats and took large chunks out of Labor's margins in others, largely weathering a Liberal Party wipeout.

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Voters in a tiny island community in Australia's north have begun to cast their election ballots as remote voting teams travel to the far reaches of the nation.

Housing and crime as parties sharpen election pitches

Housing and crime as parties sharpen election pitches

Housing and crime as parties sharpen election pitches

Housing and crime as parties sharpen election pitches

Labor vows to turbocharge home building and the Liberals pledge the toughest bail and parole laws in state history as the parties count down to election day.

Greens point finger at Labor after another poll letdown

Greens point finger at Labor after another poll letdown

Greens point finger at Labor after another poll letdown

Greens point finger at Labor after another poll letdown

The Greens have gone backwards at another election after a disappointing state poll result but haven't specified where they can improve.

Wake-up call for majors after Liberals lose prized seat

Wake-up call for majors after Liberals lose prized seat

Wake-up call for majors after Liberals lose prized seat

Wake-up call for majors after Liberals lose prized seat

A teal independent has taken a traditional Liberal seat, highlighting the challenge the party faces in winning back well-heeled electorates in Sydney.

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Howard minister ends 50-year career, Perrottet bows out

Former immigration minister Philip Ruddock has been turfed out by the Liberal party while ex premier Dominic Perrottet addressed parliament for the final time.

Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.

Till death do us part: Tas Lib vow law to oust quitters

The Tasmanian Liberals want MPs legally wedded to their party after enduring a tumultuous 10 months since two deserters fled to the crossbench.

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