Nationals to contest the party leadership
The federal Nationals will spill the leadership at a meeting next week, with one MP urging his colleagues to declare their intention to contest for the role.
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Albanese reinforces Indo-Pacific priority
Anthony Albanese has met his US, Japanese and Indian counterparts in Tokyo, with Australia set to host the Quad summit in 2023.
Labor well placed for majority parliament
Vote counting continues with six seats in play, but Anthony Albanese's Labor government appears on track to win a majority in the federal parliament.
Vote count continues as margins narrow
The Australian Electoral Commission's latest figures give Labor 76 seats to the coalition's 59 as the vote count continues.
Frydenberg formally concedes in Kooyong
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has conceded the election in his Melbourne seat of Kooyong to independent candidate Monique Ryan.
Care sector wants more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the incoming Labor government has to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Albanese bound for Quad meeting in Japan
Australia's new prime minister is travelling to Japan for a summit he says will send a message to the world of Australia's change in government.
Election count has ALP short of a majority
The Australian Electoral Commission's latest figures give Labor 75 seats to the coalition's 59, as vote counting continues.
Biloela family home “as soon as possible”
Supporters of the Tamil family held in immigration detention believe their plight changed votes in Qld as the town of Biloela prepares to welcome them home.
Labor to make Australia proud: Albanese
Australia's 31st prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation proud of his government, as he and a small team of ministers were sworn in.
Liberals weigh up options for party leader
The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.
Tink says independents listened to voters
The wave of newly elected women independent MPs has moderate Liberals and Labor assessing the damage in formerly safe NSW seats.
Climate, women key to future: Birmingham
The Liberal Party is looking for new direction and leadership after the Morrison government fell at the federal election on Saturday.
Star chair O’Neill quits, joins exodus
John O'Neill has quit as executive chairman of Star Entertainment ahead of his appearance at a NSW gaming inquiry into the company's Sydney casino licence.
Morrison warns against hung parliament
Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to campaign on polling day, warning of the 'hazards' of minority government.
Albanese set to become next prime minister
Anthony Albanese will become just the fourth Labor leader to take the party to government from opposition since World War II.
Albanese to be PM as Morrison concedes
The Australian Labor Party has returned to power after nine years in opposition, but may yet govern in minority with independents and the Greens.
Rules to keep the democracy sausage safe
Sausage sizzles and bake sales are great election-day fundraisers, but care is needed to ensure they don't become spreaders of foodborne illness, experts say.
Australia posts 47,000 new virus cases
With Australia reporting more than 47,000 new virus cases, a person from NSW has been fined for importing drugs used to treat COVID against clinical advice.
Win for ‘community’ in Wentworth: Spender
Supporters of Wentworth independent Allegra Spender are celebrating as she stands on the brink of taking the Sydney seat from Liberal incumbent Dave Sharma.
Labor set to flip two marginal Vic seats
Labor is set to flip the marginal Victorian seats of Chisholm and Higgins, as "teal" independents threaten other high-profile Liberals in the state.
Greens make big inroads in Queensland
The Greens are set to win three seats in Brisbane, with the major parties suffering a backlash in Saturday's election.
Fresh independent quartet set to claim win
Four independents are set to claim lower house seats as federal election polling continues, but Treasurer Josh Frydenburg is refusing to concede.
Labor wins govt with low primary vote
Labor has won office with a lower primary vote than 2019 when the party failed to unseat the Morrison coalition government.
Status quo possible for Nationals in House
Nine of 10 Nationals-held seats appear to be returning to the coalition, with a NSW seat the only one still in dispute.
Bandt declares election a ‘Greens-slide’
The Greens are projected to win two Queensland seats in the House of Representatives, taking one each from Labor and the Liberals.
Liberal moderates face electoral wipeout
Early swings against Liberals in key seats have cast doubt on the coalition's ability to hold government as voters abandon senior MPs.
Morrison steps down after conceding defeat
Scott Morrison will stand aside as Liberal leader to allow his party to rebuild, with a new leader to be chosen at the next party meeting.
Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat, as early counting of votes places the Greens ahead of her party.
Labor to take power as whole or minority
Anthony Albanese will be just the fourth Labor leader to guide the party to victory from opposition since World War II.
Dutton touted as new opposition leader
Peter Dutton looks set to take over the Liberal leadership as Scott Morrison steps down and Josh Frydenberg is poised to lose his seat.