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.
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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.
Gold Coast councillor confirmed as LNP pick for Fadden
Gold Coast City councillor Cameron Caldwell has been confirmed as the LNP candidate for Fadden and will be firm favourite heading into the by-election.
Gold Coast councillor firms as LNP candidate for Fadden
The by-election in the Gold Coast federal seat of Fadden is shaping up, with the LNP set to choose from five preselection candidates.
Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election
The date for the Fadden by-election has been set for July 15, following the resignation of former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert.
Libs, Labor see govt with different glasses a year on
Labor is hailing cost-of-living relief as the basis of a successful first year in government but the opposition says it's been marred by broken promises.
Liberals face a by-election as Stuart Robert resigns
Former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert has formally resigned from federal parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Queensland seat of Fadden.
Liberal MP Stuart Robert’s absence ‘unacceptable’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blasted retiring Fadden MP Stuart Robert for continuing to receive a taxpayer funded salary while absent from parliament.
Erdogan has momentum as Turkey faces election runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is locked in a tight election race, with a runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes are counted.
LNP’s Rennick under pressure ahead of Qld preselection
LNP senator Gerard Rennick is facing a preselection challenge in Queensland that could leave him relegated to an unwinnable position on the Senate ticket.
Rental crisis opens door for Greens in inner-city seats
The Greens will use rental increases and housing crisis to target inner city seats after the party's vote went up at the 2022 election, leader Adam Bandt says.
Palaszczuk claims underdog status in fourth term quest
The Queensland premier says she will lead Labor in next year's election as the state opposition criticises a lack of progress on promised integrity reforms.
New Liberal leader speaks out on NSW party’s future
Moderate Sydney MP Mark Speakman will lead the NSW Liberals in opposition as a vote for the party's deputy leader was delayed.
Labor ready for work with gender-balanced NSW cabinet
Newly elected premier Chris Minns says his government will pursue a treaty with Indigenous people as he unveils a trimmed-down ministry.
Liberal soul-searching begins after by-election loss
A historic defeat to Labor at the Aston by-election has left moderate Liberals questioning how they can make their party more appealing in modern Australia.
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 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.
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.
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.
ABC calls Labor win in historic Aston by-election
The ABC's Antony Green has called the Aston by-election for Labor, which has seized the federal seat from the Liberals with a predicted six per cent swing.
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.