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Rivals swept aside as leader reveals fresh Battin order

Key supporters of Brad Battin's move to overthrow John Pesutto as Victorian Liberal leader have been rewarded with shadow cabinet promotions.

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PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

The prime minister is using a multi-state blitz to launch new offensives against the coalition's nuclear energy policy as the federal election looms.

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PM hits the road to an election with multi-state blitz

The election year has begun with the prime minister making his first major promise as he embarks on a whirlwind cross-country crusade.

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Libs Battin down the hatches as leader outlines vision

Brad Battin has vowed to tackle the cost of living, crime, budget repair and regional roads after ousting John Pesutto as Victoria's Liberal party leader.

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‘John’s cooked’: writing on the wall for Liberal leader

A state Liberal Party could opt for its fourth leader in four years as a backflip by incumbent John Pesutto fails to cool tensions.

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Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting

Senior Liberals have turned on Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto, calling a meeting after he backflipped on readmitting expelled MP Moira Deeming.

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Retiring backbencher gifts a lump of coal for Christmas

A retiring backbencher known for his staunch opposition of a net-zero carbon emissions target has taken a swipe at his party leader on his way out the door.

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‘Massive divide’: Liberals split on MP’s bid to rejoin

Ousted Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has declared it's "only a matter of time" before she returns to the party room after a vote split her ex-colleagues.

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National first as women dominate state cabinet top jobs

Three women will headline Victoria's new cabinet in a first for Australia after Jaclyn Symes and Sonya Kilkenny were elevated to treasurer and attorney-general.

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Double fault or ace: Libs turmoil as frontbencher quits

Members of Victoria's Liberal Party are warring over its future leadership as John Pesutto refuses to resign following a court ruling that he defamed an MP.

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Labor stares down ‘it’s time’ factor as govt turns 10

Is Australia's longest-serving Labor government on the edge of the electoral abyss after 10 years, or are there enough runs on the board to win another term?

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Political instability sends Vanuatu off to polls again

Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu has reportedly signed an order to dissolve the Pacific country's parliament.

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Independents up in arms over ‘rigged’ donations reforms

The major political parties have been slammed for "rigging" the system to boost their chances of winning, after agreeing on a political donations reform bills.

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Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party

A Victorian Greens MP is the latest member of the political party to be embroiled in controversy after resigning from the party over an affair with a staffer.

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Greens MP ‘never welcome back’ after staffer affair

A state Greens leader has expressed frustration at having to deal with more poor behaviour from men after one of her MPs resigned over an affair with a staffer.

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Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.

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Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.

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Labor ‘losing touch’ with blue-collar base: party elder

The Albanese government has copped more friendly fire, this time from a former Labor minister claiming the party has lost touch with its working-class base.

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LNP piggybacks federal Labor policy to chew into costs

The Queensland Liberal National Party will borrow a federal Labor plan to drive down debt and increase savings, after finally announcing its economic plan.

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Disunity is death but Liberals remain in pole position

State and territory Liberals have endured a week of unrest and agitation but things are still looking up for the party on several electoral fronts.

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Move against Victorian Liberal leadership falls flat

Backroom discussions about a coup to oust Victorian Liberal Leadaer John Pesutto have come to nought at a highly anticipated party meeting.

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New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer.

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‘A cry for change’: senator unveils new political party

Former Labor senator Fatima Payman has issued a call to disenfranchised and "unheard" Australians to join her in shaking up the two-party system.

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Punted Lambies critical of ‘disrespectful’ senator

Two former Jacqui Lambie Network MPs kicked out of the party by the senator say she is difficult to work with and disrespectful.

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Renegade senator to ‘stir the pot’ after LNP defection

Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick wants to use his independence to push for tax reform, making super voluntary and scrapping a generous defined benefits scheme.

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Renegade senator quits LNP to start his own party

Queensland LNP Senator Gerard Rennick says he is creating his own political party to bring "bread and butter" issues into Senate debates.

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Ousted MPs in talks for new deal with minority premier

Tasmania's minority Liberal government will hang on to its grip on power, with two newly independent MPs working on another deal with Premier Jeremy Rockliff.

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Liberals’ council nomination extension plea rejected

The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.

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Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms.

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‘Mind-boggling’ nomination failure sparks Liberal upset

The NSW Liberal Party director is defying calls to resign after "incompetence" left more than 130 candidates off upcoming election ballots.

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‘Marathon’ to rebuild state after Labor return: Minns

NSW Premier Chris Minns has thanked the Labor faithful who helped him take government, telling them the party has a lot of work to do.