NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test
In a fresh setback to Chris Hipkins and Labour's hopes of retaining office at the October 14 election, the New Zealand prime minister has caught COVID-19.
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Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses
Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Palaszczuk back to work and stamping her authority
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has quashed leadership speculation about Queensland's Labor party, insisting she's the best person for the job.
‘Refreshed’ Palaszczuk returns, reveals medical episode
Queensland's premier believes she's the right person for the job following leadership speculation and says she's fine after revealing a medical episode.
NZ Labour crashes to new poll low as election nears
Labour has slumped to 24 per cent and the right-wing ACT party has soared to 18 per cent in a new poll, six weeks out from the New Zealand election.
African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup
The end of the Bongo family dynasty's almost six decades in office in Gabon following a military coup has created a new conundrum for regional powers.
Gabon’s detained president appeals to world for help
Military leaders who seized power in Gabon have named the head of the presidential guard, Brice Oligui Nguema, as the country's interim leader.
Gabon military officers seize power after election
"We have decided to defend the peace by putting an end to the current regime," a group of Gabonese military officers have reportedly said after seizing power.
Zimbabwe opposition party seeks new election, mediation
The Zimbabwean opposition party the Citizens' Coalition for Change has called for a new election after it disputed the result of last week's vote.
WA premier plays down by-election swing away from Labor
A by-election swing of more than 20 per cent away from Labor has been hailed as a solid result by WA Premier Roger Cook.
‘Democratic miracle’ as enrolments reach record highs
Australia has the best base for democratic participation in its history ahead of the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous voice, after record enrolments.
LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade
Labor has attempted to position the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "lethargic" by using a little-known metric.
State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win
A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.
‘No comfort’ for Peter Dutton after Fadden by-election
Labor has described the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "pretty lethargic", as cost of living issues bite.
Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election
The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.
LNP’s Cameron Caldwell takes out Fadden by-election
Liberal National Party candidate Cameron Caldwell has won the by-election for the federal seat of Fadden in the northern Gold Coast.
Coalition expected to hold Fadden in key by-election
The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.
Polls close in telling Fadden by-election
A Queensland by-election is shaping up to be the coalition's to lose as polling closes in Fadden, with Liberal candidate Cameron Caldwell the firm favourite.
Cost of living weighing on Fadden voters: candidates
Labor's candidate in Fadden says another swing to her in the safe LNP seat would be a "loss" for the party, whose candidate is vying to replace Stuart Robert.
Cost of living weighing Fadden voters
Labor's Fadden candidate is hoping for any swing to her in the safe LNP seat, while the coalition candidate claims voters aren't concerned with robodebt.
LNP candidate for Fadden says cost of living weighing
The LNP candidate for the federal seat of Fadden says voters aren't thinking about ex-LNP minister Stuart Robert's involvement in the robodebt scandal.
Labor talks down expectations of winning Fadden poll
Victory by Labor is not considered likely as voters head to the polls in a by-election to replace retiring former coalition minister Stuart Robert.
Fadden voters are not looking at the past, says Dutton
The Liberal Party is stepping up its campaign in the Fadden by-election, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visiting the Gold Coast seat.
Elections body fears low voter turnout in Fadden
The Australian Electoral Commission is taking action to encourage people to vote in the upcoming Fadden by-election.
Voters get in early ahead of Fadden by-election
New figures from the Australian Electoral Commission show 15 per cent of voters have cast pre-poll or postal votes ahead of this Saturday's Fadden by-election.
Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election
Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert.
Albanese boards campaign train ahead of by-election
Voters in the federal seat of Fadden have 13 candidates to choose from, including a councillor, a health educator and an Aboriginal community worker.
Long odds for Labor at ‘unnecessary’ by-election: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised former Liberal minister Stuart Robert for resigning 'under a cloud' and triggering an 'unnecessary' by-election.
More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say
Electoral experts say lifting the number of politicians would improve democracy but remain undecided on whether territories should have more senators.
Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat
Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission reveals the candidate list for the by-election.
Push to stop ‘arms race’ in federal election spending
Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.