Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right
Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has quit the rural party, but his future remains unclear as he considers joining One Nation.
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Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson
Barnaby Joyce's resignation from the Nationals has raised questions about what role he could play in One Nation if he shifts to the right-wing minor party.
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.
Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year’s end
The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.
State Labor seeks a ‘clean slate’ in party rebuild
A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power.
Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil
Winning over climate-conscious and diverse voters the coalition lost at previous elections won't be an easy feat, but new leaders are laying the groundwork.
Coalition has ‘mountain to climb’ in dire poll result
Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.
Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics
From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.
NZ Labour apes Albo’s Labor with ‘Medicard’ policy
Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.
Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform
The Nationals federal council has voted to abandon achieving net zero emissions from the party platform as MPs are poised to finalise their position on climate.
Independent Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide
European Union-critic Catherine Connolly has been elected Ireland's president after attracting 63 per cent of the vote.
‘Traumatic’: Joyce has frustrations, Hanson not buying
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson rejects suggestions Barnaby Joyce could replace her in the right-wing party after the NSW MP said he plans to leave his seat.
Schools to face 48-hour deadline for action on bullying
Schools will have to take rapid action on bullying complaints, while teachers will get extra resources to help them respond in a crackdown on harmful behaviour.
Hastie left with a Scarr in Liberals immigration spat
The coalition's immigration lead wants cooler heads to prevail in the migration intake debate after weeks of inflammatory comments from Liberal colleagues.
‘Sort it out’, junior coalition partner tells Liberals
Nationals leader David Littleproud has begged the Liberals to sort out their squabbling as a fresh poll paints a dire picture for the coalition.
Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM’s best step
Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.
France’s Sarkozy jailed for five years in Gaddafi case
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of a key charge in his trial for alleged illegal campaign financing by Libya.
Accused sniper in Charlie Kirk killing awaits charges
A state governor has credited Tyler Robinson's family with bringing him to justice for the alleged shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Premier hails Labor victory hours after polls close
A seat up for grabs after an MP was forced out of parliament has gone to a Labor government in a remarkable feat not witnessed in three decades.
Liberals’ federal woes blamed for by-election thrashing
The NSW government picks up an extra seat following a by-election victory as the state's opposition leader deflects blame for the outcome and vows to fight on.
‘Lot of work to do’: coalition slump to polling low
The coalition's primary vote has plummeted to its lowest level in Newspoll history, after a controversial week for the opposition on migration.
Nationals vow to take nuclear policy to next election
David Littleproud has detailed the four key policies that led to the Nationals splitting from the Liberals, as he vows to take nuclear to the next election.
Bangladesh to go to the polls in February
Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has flagged a February election, as his country stands at a crossroads amid bickering political parties.
Nats ‘steers’ rumbling in party paddock over net zero
Two aggrieved former Nationals leaders are using their opposition to a net zero emissions target to put pressure on their leader to scrap the party's policy.
Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch
A controversial AFL stadium, budget debt and a "reckless" no-confidence motion have headlined the sole leaders' debate of a snap state election campaign.
Final pitches for snap state election ‘nobody wanted’
Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.
‘No confidence in Labor’: Libs seek to form government
Tasmania's Liberal leader has claimed an election victory with his party securing more seats than Labor but he will have to woo independents to govern.
Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents
Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.
Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents
A state Liberal premier who has presided over two minority governments has taken an election campaign shot at independents for creating "division".
Liberals prescribe plan to expand role of chemists
The Liberals have opened the first weekend of Tasmania's election campaign focused on health as Labor vows to improve the way major infrastructure is delivered.
Liberal turmoil continues over drunken rort allegations
Allegations of a drunken taxpayer-funded car rort plunged a state Liberal Party into further turmoil as it deals with the fallout of a high-profile court case.