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Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.

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Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

The first week of an explosive inquiry investigating potential corrupt conduct in the Liberal Party has shown how factionalism thrives behind closed doors.

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Conservative Liberal lobbyist labels co-founder ‘dodgy’

A member of a conservative Liberal faction has told a corruption probe he believes he got the idea to create a fake invoice from his "dodgy" co-founder.

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PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate

Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.

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Labor summit ‘most united’ but Israel debate quashed

Anthony Albanese has singled out unity among Labor delegates at the party's triennial policy summit but contentious issues remained off the conference floor.

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‘Jobs not war’: Labor rank and file rail against subs

News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.

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PM draws battle lines against Hanson for party faithful

Anthony Albanese has led calls to Labor's true believers to make the case for change to counter the growing popularity of Pauline Hanson and One Nation.

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Heat on Hanson for ‘insane’ trans, migration comments

Backlash is growing over One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's comments on transgender rights and migration during her address at a poorly attended London event.

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‘No resources’: One Nation defends uncosted policies

Pauline Hanson's rising right-wing party has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost.

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Nationals ape Hanson ‘liar’ slogan as tax debate flares

One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party.

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Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues.

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PM banks on ‘test of time’ to quell Hanson poll push

Labor and coalition leaders insist they have time to win back voters who have abandoned the political establishment for Pauline Hanson's One Nation.

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Audit shows fundraising is ‘ridgy didge’: One Nation

Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.

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Just a mimic of One Nation: coalition cops Labor serve

One Nation's rise in the polls is no shock to experts who say it's been brewing for years, as the coalition fails to rule out a preference deal with the party.

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‘Won’t knock the job’: Hanson declares she can be PM

Pauline Hanson has proposed a ban on immigration from certain countries and defended ties to Gina Rinehart, while stating she's open to becoming prime minister.

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Angus Taylor draws ‘battle lines’ in key party address

Liberals leader Angus Taylor has declared his party the only one capable of replacing the Labor government during a key federal council meeting address.

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‘Spiritual malaise’: Tony Abbott’s Liberal rallying cry

Tony Abbott has returned to the political spotlight in a senior Liberal Party role, claiming the nation is drifting backwards amid a "spiritual malaise".

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Pros and cons to creating formal party, ex-teal says

While a formal teal party could erode support among some voters, it would also help independent MPs share resources and collaborate on policies.

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More independents hose down push to toe the party line

A number of independent MPs have closed the door on a push to establish a teal political party in response to voters turning their backs on the establishment.

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Pauline Hanson won’t tie One Nation to coalition ‘dog’

Pauline Hanson's party could become the official opposition, but she has poured cold water on any policy compromise in a coalition deal.

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Party leaders make election vow as PM defends tax

With an election looming, two state party leaders have joined their federal counterparts to declare office is theirs for the taking.

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‘Out of touch’: businesses blast ex-PM’s budget backing

Labor luminary Paul Keating has been panned as "out of touch" with the modern realities of owning a business after backing controversial tax changes.

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Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.

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‘Where the bloody hell are ya?’: NZ’s budget sledge

New Zealand is campaigning for Australian talent off the back of major tax reforms in the budget, with the Kiwi government also whacking the broken promise.

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Hanson refuses to condemn volunteer’s extremist posts

The social media history of a prominent One Nation volunteer has been called into question as the party's victor from Farrer arrives in Canberra.

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Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.

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Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die

The so‑called grandfather of Inland Rail says the half‑built 'train to nowhere' can still be saved, pitching a private plan to finish the route.

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Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

One Nation and an independent are in the box seat to claim the federal seat of Farrer after more than 70 years of being in coalition hands.

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Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.

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‘Resonating across country’: One Nation toasts success

One Nation is celebrating its first state outpost in decades, declaring its seven-member team is "not your normal group of politicians".

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Premier’s offer as One Nation breaks through at polls

As One Nation secures its first lower house seat outside of its heartland, a re-elected premier says he's focused on bringing people together.