PM defends intervention in local branches
A court has dismissed a challenge to Liberal candidate selection in three NSW seats, clearing one of the last hurdles for Scott Morrison before the election.
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NSW court upholds Liberal candidate picks
The endorsement of three federal Liberal MPs as candidates in the upcoming election has been upheld by a NSW court in a win for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
PM, Labor hit the road in marginal seats
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is spruiking the government's economic credentials in Melbourne while his challenger is targeting marginal seats in Queensland.
PM and Albanese primed for poll showdown
Scott Morrison was in Tasmania just days out from firing the starting gun for the May election, while Anthony Albanese held a Labor rally in Brisbane.
AFP to protect 3000 election candidates
The Australian Federal Police have stood up a dedicated task force to protect candidates during the upcoming election after threats were levelled against MPs.
Morrison brushes off Lib senator’s swipe
Scott Morrison has dismissed an attack by NSW senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells labelling him unfit to be leader, saying being criticised is part of the job.
Qld MP Boyce resigns for Canberra run
Queensland Liberal National Party backbencher Colin Boyce has formally announced his resignation from state parliament to run for the federal seat of Flynn.
Pre-poll budget offers cash, cheaper fuel
Australians will get one-off cash handouts and tax breaks and pay less for fuel under new budget measures, but a lack of permanent relief has been criticised.
Housing, health on pre-election agenda
Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison have been on the pre-election campaign trail making announcements on housing and health.
Timing right for centrist return: Xenophon
Former senator Nick Xenophon, who is mounting a comeback, says the recent South Australian election is indicative of the political climate.
Vic independent wins Goldstein signs bid
The campaign manager for former journalist turned political candidate Zoe Daniel has won a court bid to display signs promoting her federal election campaign.
Significant victory for Malinauskas: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has congratulated Labor's Peter Malinauskas for his win in the South Australian election.
Women lead the way in SA Labor win
Women have won all five seats picked up by Labor so far in the party's big South Australian election win.
Federal parties learn lessons from SA vote
Labor's win against the Liberals in the South Australian state election shows the need to emphasise suburban 'bread and butter' issues, federal MPs say.
No complaint from late senator: Albanese
The Labor opposition leader says he never received a complaint from late senator Kimberley Kitching after bullying claims were denied by three MPs concerned.
Counting to continue after Labor’s SA win
Counting is set to continue in the South Australian election after Labor's decisive win over the Liberal government.
Risks for Morrison in SA election result
As South Australians go to the polls this weekend, federal political strategists will be scrutinising trends and issues.
Liberal MP Andrew Laming in court over Facebook posts
The Australian Electoral Commission has taken MP Andrew Laming to court alleging he failed to authorise Facebook posts leading up to the 2019 federal election.
Palmer to lead UAP Senate election bid
Clive Palmer will lead his party's push for electoral success in the Senate, announcing a bid to return to federal politics ahead of this year's election.
Labor packs its bags for Queensland
Labor is hitting the hustings in Queensland as it tries to plot a path to government, with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese touring target seats.
Labor to prioritise Sydney-Newcastle rail
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is to announce a fast-rail link between Sydney and Newcastle will be a Labor priority should it win the federal election.
‘Corruption free’ new govt for Bulgaria
A new centrist-socialist coalition with a motto of 'zero tolerance on corruption' has ended a months-long stalemate and been installed to govern Bulgaria.