‘New normal’: rampant Labor masks fractured politics
A landslide Labor win with a surging One Nation and shrinking Liberal vote is symbolic of a shifting landscape in Australian politics, analysts say.
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Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll
Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.
National eyes on election where there is a second prize
Intense political interest is focused on which party can secure second place in a state election in which almost half of voters have already cast their ballots.
Leaders clash but absent One Nation looms large
A state liberal leader has come out guns blazing in the final debate before a state election, despite opinion polls showing her party facing an historic loss.
Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery
It should have been a moment for Australia's athletes on home soil but the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been reduced to cost blowouts and social media mockery.
‘Gerrymander’: teal backer takes aim at donations cap
Caps on political donations should be removed for independent candidates, Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court says, arguing reforms favour major parties.
‘Thoughtless offending’ blamed for Liberal poll rout
The Liberal Party alienated immigrants, young people and women during its calamitous 2025 election campaign, which a review describes as its worst in history.
‘Absolute dream’: candidate’s hope for sex abuse reform
As politicians prepare for a hotly contested federal by-election, an independent reveals her hope for big reforms to protect child sexual abuse survivors.
Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens
Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has fired a shot at her successor, welcoming the "immediate re-adoption" of her policies as the battle for her old seat begins.
Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises
As polls point to a crushing victory in one state election, the Labor government has called on voters to seize opportunity and reject division.
Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge
South Australia's election campaign has officially kicked off with Labor tipped to win easily as the Liberals try to fend off a challenge from One Nation.
Policy surprise as leaders face off before election
A premier has unveiled a major energy policy in a bold move moments before debating his Liberal opponent at the start of an election campaign.
Coalition wins ‘reset’ but first real test looms large
Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.
Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split
Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.
Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around
Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.
BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won the country's first election since a 2024 uprising, with premier-to-be Tarique Rahman commanding a thumping majority.
Thai PM wins election in unexpectedly clear result
Preliminary election results in Thailand indicate the governing Bhumjaithai Party has triumphed, with the People's Party in second place.
Japanese prime minister’s party secures supermajority
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy through spending.
Japan’s PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll
Japanese voters have cast their ballots in an election expected to hand the nation's first female leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a resounding win.
FBI searches election office after Trump’s fraud claims
FBI agents have searched a Georgia election office for records related to the 2020 vote won by Joe Biden, which Donald Trump claims was rigged.
Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage’s Reform UK
Former UK Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman has announced she is switching her allegiance to the Reform party.
Japan’s PM calls snap election after 3 months in office
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election.
Uganda’s Museveni re-elected, challenger in hiding
Uganda's incumbent president has claimed a landslide victory in the country's election, while his challenger is at large having fled his home.
No fault: Liberals deny tensions as tennis ace departs
An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal star has blamed infighting for his decision to quit politics, but the party leader insists those issues are in the past.
Myanmar to hold its first election in five years
Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.
Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists Ukraine could go to the polls within months if the vote is safe, after Donald Trump questioned the country's democracy.
LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win
A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win
Election history awaits as voters ‘yearn for change’
Voters will soon start turning their minds to a state election contest with historic implications for the major parties, both led by glass-ceiling breakers.
Family ties loom large in premier’s by-election test
Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.
New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear
A former Liberal premier has warned the state party's first female leader not to reward factional players with promotions but she's offered no assurances.
First test for Liberal leader as party fights ‘optics’
A woman tasked with steering state Liberals out of a political mire denies egos will make it difficult to select who's in and out of the shadow cabinet.