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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.

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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.

Danish PM bruised in election as coalition talks loom

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

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 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.

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Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

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.

Pro-military party wins Myanmar election: state media

Pro-military party wins Myanmar election: state media

Pro-military party wins Myanmar election: state media

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 PM calls snap election after 3 months in office

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

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

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Myanmar's military-backed party leads 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 to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

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

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

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 loom large in premier's by-election test

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

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.

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'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.

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland.

Pro-EU ruling party wins Moldova election with majority

Moldova's pro-western ruling party has decisively won a parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims.

French parliament votes to oust PM, deepening crisis

France's fiscal crisis has deepened after the parliament voted to get rid of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou over his strategy to lower the country's deficit.

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It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

Australians who had previously voted for the coalition, but refused to do so at the last election, have revealed why in a new research report.

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

Tasmania's Liberal leader has claimed an election victory with his party securing more seats than Labor but he will have to woo independents to govern.

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.

Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korea presidency

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is being projected as the winner of South Korea's presidential election with around 50 per cent of the vote.

Retain: PM officially declared winner of Sydney seat

Anthony Albanese has been declared the winner in his seat of Grayndler, increasing his primary vote after easily winning on first preferences.

Can we cut the reams of waste in election paper trail?

Each time a local, state or federal election is staged, campaign materials create a mountain of waste - but are there effective ways to reduce it?

Kooyong 'antics' turn heads but might not change minds

Monique Ryan and Amelia Hamer have waged a bitter head-to-head war in the campaign for Kooyong but has any of it influenced voters?

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