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'All in': defiant premier toughs out leadership talk

'All in': defiant premier toughs out leadership talk

Jacinta Allan has signalled she will not go down as Victorian premier without a fight as another set of dire polling for Labor rekindles leadership tensions.

Cabinet minister steps down over federal police probe

Cabinet minister steps down over federal police probe

Cabinet minister steps down over federal police probe

Cabinet minister steps down over federal police probe

A state government has plunged deeper into an integrity storm after an under-fire minister stood down over a federal electoral enrolment probe.

Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.

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Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.

'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

A historic by-election win for One Nation has sent shock waves through Australian politics, legitimising the party as a right-wing force.

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

Hoots and cheers have rung out at One Nation headquarters as the party won its first lower house seat at a by-election.

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

One Nation and an independent are in the box seat to claim the federal seat of Farrer after more than 70 years of being in coalition hands.

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Party leader flies in for debut from One Nation's MPs

Party leader flies in for debut from One Nation's MPs

Party leader flies in for debut from One Nation's MPs

Party leader flies in for debut from One Nation's MPs

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has guest-starred outside the opening of a state parliament, where her party now holds seven seats.

Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

A former strategist turned pollster says a Greens decision not to direct preferences in a by-election is likely to inflict brand damage on the party.

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Australia's former electoral commissioner will review failures at a recent state election, with some results still not known five weeks after polling day.

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

A by-election date has been confirmed after an MP's sudden death, triggering debate about a state government's handling of the fuel crisis.

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

A new count triggered by the discovery of missing votes has confirmed a One Nation victory in a South Australian electorate and extended the winning margin.

Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity

Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity

Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity

Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity

A One Nation candidate in a recent state poll says the discovery of dozens of uncounted ballots raises doubts about how the poll was conducted.

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Danish PM bruised in election as coalition talks loom

Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats, the architects of Denmark's welfare state, are likely to win 38 seats in the legislature, compared with 50 in 2022.

Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump's Greenland desires

Danish voters are casting ballots, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term amid a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll

Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

A four-way contest is expected for a by-election triggered by former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation from federal parliament.

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Pro-military party wins Myanmar election: state media

The Union and Solidarity Party has dominated all phases of Myanmar's election, winning a majority in the two legislative chambers, state media says.

Japan's PM calls snap election after 3 months in office

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election.

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020, show the junta-backed party winning by a wide margin as expected.

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

A pact between the Liberal Party and a secretive Christian church has been denied, although the sect says some members may have co-ordinated their efforts.

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

Concerns are being raised about the conduct of campaigners during the 2025 federal poll following widespread reports of antisocial behaviour.

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