Daniel Andrews blasts ‘smear and innuendo’
The Victorian premier has issued a blistering statement about "smear and innuendo" surrounding an investigation by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
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Netanyahu on brink of ‘big’ election win
Benjamin Netanyahu is poised for a political comeback as exit polls suggest the former Israeli PM's right-wing bloc is "on the brink of a very big victory".
Brazil’s Bolsonaro avoids conceding defeat
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has not conceded defeat in his first speech since the election, but has approved the transition to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro yet to concede loss to Lula
Electoral authorities in Brazil are bracing for Jair Bolsonaro to dispute the outcome of the runoff election, which he has lost to Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.
Far-right triumphs in Italy’s election
Far-right party leader Giorgia Meloni is striking a moderate tone as preliminary election results show her alliance set to form government in Italy.
NSW premier says 2023 poll will be close
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the next state election will be "very close" and is playing up his track record on natural disasters and the pandemic.
Italy to hold new elections as PM resigns
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has signed a decree dissolving parliament, clearing the way for new elections after Prime Minister Mario Draghi quit.
I’ll lead Labor to election: Palaszczuk
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has apologised to Queensland's public servants after a damning integrity review and confirmed her intention to seek re-election.
New MPs head to Canberra for induction
House Speaker Andrew Wallace will introduce the 35 newly-elected MPs to parliament during a two-day training course to learn all about their upcoming roles.
Final Senate count delivers seat to Palmer
The Greens alongside One Nation, Jacqui Lambie, the United Australia Party and independent David Pocock hold key bargaining positions in the new-look Senate.
Pauline Hanson retains Queensland Senate seat
Queensland has re-elected two LNP and two Labor senators, as well as Pauline Hanson, while the Greens have picked up a seat from the coalition.
LNP retains seat in Queensland by-election
The Liberal National Party has retained the Queensland seat of Callide, with local candidate Bryson Head seeing off Labor's Bronwyn Dendle.
Trump ‘detached from reality’: Barr
Donald Trump's advisers dismantled his false claims of 20202 election fraud but he became "detached from reality", the US Capitol riot probe has heard.
Coalition set to be biggest Senate party
Counting is continuing for the final seats for the Senate, where the coalition is on track to have the most seats in the upper house.
Union urges Qld Labor to review election
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union has urged the Labor Party to review its poor election result in Queensland.
Labor to claim Gilmore, win 77 seats
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government will take the NSW electorate of Gilmore, meaning it will govern with 77 of 151 House of Representatives seats.
LNP focus on health in Qld by-election
LNP candidate Bryson Head is campaigning on health capacity problems in the by-election for the Queensland coal mining seat of Callide.
Labor just one seat shy of a majority
Labor is eyeing three seats that remain a toss-up as the party needs to gain just one more electorate to secure a majority in Canberra.
Labor set to form majority government
Labor is on track to win the Melbourne seat of Macnamara, giving them the 76 needed to govern in their own right.
Greens declare victory in Brisbane
The Greens have claimed their fourth federal lower house seat, taking Brisbane in Queensland from the Liberals after a tense week of vote counting.
Aust Greens get power-sharing tips from NZ
Jacinda Ardern says Australia's election results show the importance of climate change to voters, while the NZ opposition view it as a lesson to stay in touch.
Qld by-election set after LNP MP’s switch
A by-election for the central Queensland electorate of Callide has been set after its former Liberal National MP Colin Boyce was elected to federal parliament.
Frydenberg formally concedes in Kooyong
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has conceded the election in his Melbourne seat of Kooyong to independent candidate Monique Ryan.
Election count has ALP short of a majority
The Australian Electoral Commission's latest figures give Labor 75 seats to the coalition's 59, as vote counting continues.
Liberals weigh up options for party leader
The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.
Climate, women key to future: Birmingham
The Liberal Party is looking for new direction and leadership after the Morrison government fell at the federal election on Saturday.
Morrison warns against hung parliament
Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to campaign on polling day, warning of the 'hazards' of minority government.
Albanese set to become next prime minister
Anthony Albanese will become just the fourth Labor leader to take the party to government from opposition since World War II.
Albanese to be PM as Morrison concedes
The Australian Labor Party has returned to power after nine years in opposition, but may yet govern in minority with independents and the Greens.
Rules to keep the democracy sausage safe
Sausage sizzles and bake sales are great election-day fundraisers, but care is needed to ensure they don't become spreaders of foodborne illness, experts say.
Win for ‘community’ in Wentworth: Spender
Supporters of Wentworth independent Allegra Spender are celebrating as she stands on the brink of taking the Sydney seat from Liberal incumbent Dave Sharma.