‘Thoughtless offending’ blamed for Liberal poll rout
The Liberal Party alienated immigrants, young people and women during its calamitous 2025 election campaign, which a review describes as its worst in history.
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‘Gerrymander’: teal backer takes aim at donations cap
Caps on political donations should be removed for independent candidates, Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court says, arguing reforms favour major parties.
Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens
Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has fired a shot at her successor, welcoming the "immediate re-adoption" of her policies as the battle for her old seat begins.
‘Absolute dream’: candidate’s hope for sex abuse reform
As politicians prepare for a hotly contested federal by-election, an independent reveals her hope for big reforms to protect child sexual abuse survivors.
Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge
South Australia's election campaign has officially kicked off with Labor tipped to win easily as the Liberals try to fend off a challenge from One Nation.
Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises
As polls point to a crushing victory in one state election, the Labor government has called on voters to seize opportunity and reject division.
Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split
Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.
Coalition wins ‘reset’ but first real test looms large
Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.
Policy surprise as leaders face off before election
A premier has unveiled a major energy policy in a bold move moments before debating his Liberal opponent at the start of an election campaign.
Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around
Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.
BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won the country's first election since a 2024 uprising, with premier-to-be Tarique Rahman commanding a thumping majority.
Japanese prime minister’s party secures supermajority
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy through spending.
Thai PM wins election in unexpectedly clear result
Preliminary election results in Thailand indicate the governing Bhumjaithai Party has triumphed, with the People's Party in second place.
Japan’s PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll
Japanese voters have cast their ballots in an election expected to hand the nation's first female leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a resounding win.
FBI searches election office after Trump’s fraud claims
FBI agents have searched a Georgia election office for records related to the 2020 vote won by Joe Biden, which Donald Trump claims was rigged.
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.
Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage’s Reform UK
Former UK Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman has announced she is switching her allegiance to the Reform party.
Uganda’s Museveni re-elected, challenger in hiding
Uganda's incumbent president has claimed a landslide victory in the country's election, while his challenger is at large having fled his home.
No fault: Liberals deny tensions as tennis ace departs
An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal star has blamed infighting for his decision to quit politics, but the party leader insists those issues are in the past.
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.
Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists Ukraine could go to the polls within months if the vote is safe, after Donald Trump questioned the country's democracy.
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.
Election history awaits as voters ‘yearn for change’
Voters will soon start turning their minds to a state election contest with historic implications for the major parties, both led by glass-ceiling breakers.
LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win
A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win
First test for Liberal leader as party fights ‘optics’
A woman tasked with steering state Liberals out of a political mire denies egos will make it difficult to select who's in and out of the shadow cabinet.
New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear
A former Liberal premier has warned the state party's first female leader not to reward factional players with promotions but she's offered no assurances.
Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics
From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.
Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed
Many Australians have lost faith in democracy and elected leaders, with nearly one in ten believing violence can be justified for a political cause.
Trump pardons dozens of his allies “put through hell”
Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of allies accused of backing the Republicans' efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback
The liberal D66 has surged in Dutch elections to draw level with populist Geert Wilders after his far-right party's sharp fall from its record showing in 2023.
Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner
Rob Jetten is on course to become the youngest-ever, and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands.