Labor win Aston by-election in historic upset
The Liberals' Peter Dutton has vowed the party will rebuild after a big swing to Labor in the Aston by-election handed the Albanese government a historic win.
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Liberals warned against a further shift to the right
The federal Liberal Party is being warned not to move further to the right after unexpectedly losing the by-election for the seat of Aston in Melbourne's east.
Liberals look for answers after Labor by-election win
Peter Dutton's Liberal leadership doesn't appear under threat after a historic by-election loss, with one backbencher saying he needs to be better promoted.
Liberal Party facing ‘electoral catastrophe’: Turnbull
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Liberal Party must change course from its increasingly right-wing agenda driving voters away.
Liberals expected to retain Aston seat at by-election
Labor and coalition camps expect the Liberal Party to retain the Melbourne seat of Aston after Alan Tudge's retirement triggered a by-election.
Minns flags health overhaul and fish kill review
NSW Premier Chris Minns visited the town of Menindee to see the impact of a major fish kill and flagged an overhaul of the state's stretched health system.
NSW Liberals in ‘poor shape’, hopeful for next election
The NSW Liberal Party is in "poor shape" after losing the state election but a party powerbroker believes the party will be competitive at the next election.
Interim NSW Labor ministry set to be sworn in
With a clear mandate to govern NSW, Premier-elect Chris Minns is set to be sworn in along with an interim cabinet as the final electoral count continues.
Minns era begins in NSW with nail-biting wait on seats
Chris Minns has been sworn in as NSW premier but is tipped to lead a minority Labor government as the count continues in several close seats.
Majority doubt but interim NSW Labor ministry set
NSW will officially be under Labor rule by Tuesday but it's less clear whether Premier-elect Chris Minns will form a majority government.
Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family
Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.
Family focus as Minns steps out, Kean taps out in NSW
As Labor's Chris Minns prepares his party to govern in NSW, senior Liberal Matt Kean has stepped aside from a leadership tilt, citing family.
Greens confident of federal result repeat in NSW
The Greens are hoping to hold the balance of power in NSW even as both major parties gun for a clean sweep into government.
Perrottet calls Minns to concede in NSW election
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has called Labor leader Chris Minns to concede defeat as Labor is poised to form a majority government.
Perrottet urges NSW to get behind Labor premier
Outgoing NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged people to get behind Chris Minns as premier regardless of their political persuasion.
Perrottet offers endorsement to new premier Minns
Outgoing NSW premier Dominic Perrottet has gifted a rare endorsement to his political opponent, telling people to get behind his Labor successor Chris Minns.
LNP names candidates 18 months out from Queensland poll
The Queensland state election is due to take place in October 2024 but the Liberal National Party has already named some of its candidates.
Ayres, Liberals hope tide turns on Sydney’s fringe
Vote counting in the NSW election will resume as the Liberal party remains hopeful of keeping a presence in outer suburban communities.
Labor hits winnable seats as Libs sandbag NSW heartland
Both NSW leaders have blitzed a dozen electorates across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.
Premier plans 100 days as Minns smooths path to victory
The NSW premier-turned-cake-salesman has laid out what's on the menu if the coalition is re-elected as his Labor opponent promised to fix roads in the south.
All roads lead to Camden as NSW election race rolls on
Dominic Perrottet is campaigning hard to retain Liberal seats while Chris Minns has returned to western Sydney, which is set to decide the election result.
Premier on back foot in final NSW election debate
In one of the few statements to draw applause, Labor's Chris Minns has claimed the coalition could again halt health workers' wages in an economic crisis.
Planes, trains and transport chaos could shape NSW poll
Voters will have the chance to determine NSW's transport future at Saturday's election, with the major parties promising billions of dollars in investment.
NSW election campaign marred by ‘terrifying’ violence
NSW Police stepped in to protect LGBTQ+ activists after they were attacked on a Sydney street ahead of a speech by NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham.
No special treatment in minister’s ambo call: Perrottet
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says a call to the health minister that led to an ambulance being sent for his wife was not a request for special treatment.
It’s all in the numbers: the price of NSW poll promises
Both major NSW parties have attacked the other's economic credentials after the release of costings for election promises.
Howard revs up Libs as parties eye off western Sydney
The Liberal faithful have heard party elder John Howard sink the boot into Labor as Chris Minns pledged to ward off privatisation with constitutional change.
Street walks, soccer and schooners as NSW poll nears
The two men looking to lead NSW for the next four years have hit the campaign trail as the March 25 election approaches.
Minns king of kids as Gladys pops up in marginal seat
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet would love to see more of his predecessor Gladys Berejiklian on the hustings, while school kids have lauded Labor's Chris Minns.
Minns baulks on nurses’ pay in NSW leaders debate
He'll scrap a public sector wages cap if elected but NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has fallen short of guaranteeing higher wages during an hour-long TV debate.
Minns to put brakes on kids fund as campaign rolls on
Labor won't adopt the Liberal Party plan to create a future fund for NSW children, saying funding education properly now is best for the next generation.