Tasmania’s minority Liberal government on thin ice
Tasmania appears to be heading to an early election with rebel independent MPs and the state's minority Liberal premier at loggerheads.
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Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support
The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance.
Biggest political donors revealed amid calls for reform
Australia's major political donors have been revealed, with calls to improve funding integrity and transparency.
Nominations now open for ex-premier’s seat
Nominations have opened for ex-Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's former Brisbane seat ahead of a by-election in March.
Trump cruises to victory in NH primary election
Nikki Haley has vowed to fight on despite rival Donald Trump sailing to victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary.
‘Extremely grateful’ former PM Morrison quits politics
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced his resignation from politics, nearly two years after losing the federal election.
Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump
As the last major challenger in Donald Trump 's way to the Republican nomination, Nikki Haley is hoping New Hampshire voters will deliver her an upset win.
Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced
Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2.
Early lead for Taiwan ruling party’s Lai in poll count
China has vowed to smash any plots for independence in Taiwan as the ruling party's candidate Lai Ching-te takes an early lead in the presidential poll count.
Taiwan voters give ruling party third presidential term
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te has been elected president but the party has lost its control of parliament.
LNP revamps shadow ministry for 2024 state poll
A new-look shadow ministry has been rolled out by Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli as the party gears up for the 2024 election.
Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra
The number of senators in the ACT and Northern Territory should be doubled and voting enrolment extended, a review into the 2022 federal election has found.
Post-election inquiry urges more federal politicians
A review into the 2022 federal election has urged a boost in the number of senators for the ACT and NT, taking their numbers from two to four each.
Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing
Labor appears on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.
Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks
Chris Luxon, leader of New Zealand's election winners National, has brokered policy deals with two minor parties to form government.
Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election
Labor is on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.
Zelenskiy: talk of elections in wartime irresponsible
Talk of holding an election in Ukraine during wartime is "utterly irresponsible" and the focus must be on fighting Russia, President Vladimir Zelenskiy says.
Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge
Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.
Opposition fights history in battle for Qld election
Queensland Opposition leader David Crisafulli is hoping history does not repeat itself when voters go to the polls in the 2024 state election.
Vic election body at its limit, push for new laws
New laws over postal vote applications and behaviour at polling booths are among key changes on the Victorian Electoral Commission's wishlist.
Palaszczuk firm on her record as election gun fires
The starter's gun has fired for the 2024 Queensland election and Annastacia Palaszczuk is adamant her government's record can earn a fourth term.
Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House
Struggling to gain traction in the race to the US top job, former vice president Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Retired MP jailed for falsely claiming more than $170k
Former Victorian MP Russell Northe has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Voters face year-long Queensland election campaign
The state election is more than a year away but Queensland is in campaign mode as the government and opposition launch their pitches to voters.
Hipkins hits NZ Nats on Maori record as election nears
As Australia considers its relationship with its indigenous people, so too is New Zealand where Maori issues are central to its general election.
All signs point to National win as NZ campaign ends
Chris Luxon's National party is poised to win the New Zealand election, ending six years of Labour-led governments.
Luxon claims victory in National’s NZ ‘blue-nami’ win
Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.
Triumphant Luxon considers his New Zealand coalition
Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon started his day watching the All Blacks' World Cup win before turning his mind to forming the next New Zealand government.
Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign
Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Labour could be proud of its six years in office but admitted it faces a tough spell in opposition.
Post-election coalition talks on ice in New Zealand
New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.
Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand
New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.