Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election
Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.
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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.
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.
One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll
Hoots and cheers have rung out at One Nation headquarters as the party won its first lower house seat at a by-election.
‘No more tests’: One Nation basks in by-election bliss
A historic by-election win for One Nation has sent shock waves through Australian politics, legitimising the party as a right-wing force.
Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll
The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.
Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says
A former strategist turned pollster says a Greens decision not to direct preferences in a by-election is likely to inflict brand damage on the party.
One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted
A new count triggered by the discovery of missing votes has confirmed a One Nation victory in a South Australian electorate and extended the winning margin.
By-election sparked by MP’s death ignites fuel debate
A by-election date has been confirmed after an MP's sudden death, triggering debate about a state government's handling of the fuel crisis.
Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity
A One Nation candidate in a recent state poll says the discovery of dozens of uncounted ballots raises doubts about how the poll was conducted.
Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump’s Greenland desires
Danish voters are casting ballots, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term amid a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.
Danish PM bruised in election as coalition talks loom
Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats, the architects of Denmark's welfare state, are likely to win 38 seats in the legislature, compared with 50 in 2022.
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.
Pro-military party wins Myanmar election: state media
The Union and Solidarity Party has dominated all phases of Myanmar's election, winning a majority in the two legislative chambers, state media says.
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.
Myanmar’s military-backed party leads election
Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020, show the junta-backed party winning by a wide margin as expected.
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.
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.
Aboriginal family alleges racism on referendum day
An Aboriginal family has filed a discrimination claim against the Australian Electoral Commission, alleging they experienced racism on referendum day in 2023.
Pro-EU ruling party wins Moldova election with majority
Moldova's pro-western ruling party has decisively won a parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims.
French parliament votes to oust PM, deepening crisis
France's fiscal crisis has deepened after the parliament voted to get rid of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou over his strategy to lower the country's deficit.
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.
Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korea presidency
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is being projected as the winner of South Korea's presidential election with around 50 per cent of the vote.
Voters turn out in droves as pre-polling proves popular
Pre-polling has proven increasingly popular with more than half a million voters casting ballots on the first day as parties scramble for preference deals.
Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge
Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.
Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds
The opposition leader was forced to go on the defensive over the coalition's election campaign when he visited the one time Liberal stronghold of WA.
Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote
Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.
‘Rock bottom’: Nats leader despairs at state poll loss
The Liberals and Nationals should view an election wipe out like a drug addict hitting rock bottom and realise they need to change, a party leader says.
Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash
Australia's wealthiest state could spend billions of dollars on election promises if Labor is re-elected for a third term as an election draws closer.
Germany’s far-right party to gain ground in the west
Long seen as having a stronghold in eastern Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany is poised to make major gains in the west this election.