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The trouble with Labor in Victoria - and what reckoning there might be at the federal election

We have seen a version of this movie before. In 1990, the Victorian Labor government of John Cain Jr was dying on its feet. Cain’s premiership had been history-making. He was the state’s first Labor leader to win consecutive elections; indeed, the only previous time the party had enjoyed a…

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Liberal Party Dumps NSW Candidate Who Believes Women Shouldn’t Serve In Combat For The ADF

Ben Britton made comments on a fringe right-wing podcast which didn’t align with official Liberal positions.

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Election Diary: Dutton backs down on working-from-home crackdown after outcry threatens to cost votes

Peter Dutton has raised the white flag on his controversial attempt to force Canberra public servants back into the office, with the opposition now saying there will be no change in current arrangements.

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How might the House of Representatives shape up after the 2025 federal election?

The 2025 federal election promises to be one of the most enthralling contests in Australia in the 21st century. The numbers in parliament are finely poised and there are big questions about how Independents and minor parties will perform.

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'No one knows': experts question nuclear price tags

Labor and the coalition have traded claims about the cost of nuclear in Australia, but experts say putting a figure on the proposal is highly problematic.

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Abbie Chatfield cleared of wrongdoing by AEC after interviewing Anthony Albanese on her podcast

AEC review finds content did not require authorisation statement after Liberal senators raise concerns

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AEC Probe Reveals Abbie Chatfield’s Political Content Did Not Breach Any Laws

"They had zero say in the content of the podcast or the posts I made."

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Abbie Chatfield cleared of breaching electoral rules

Abbie Chatfield has been cleared of overstepping electoral rules after a review of posts by the social media influencer featuring politician interviews.

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Who really killed Canada’s carbon tax? Friends and foes alike

In his very first act as prime minister, Mark Carney did what critics had long demanded — he axed the federal carbon tax. Yet while Carney was the one who dealt the final blow, there were many who aided and abetted in its death.

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Can Peter Dutton flip Labor voters to rewrite electoral history? It might just work

They are neither as leafy nor as affluent as much of the Liberal heartland, but Peter Dutton believes the outer ring-roads of Australia’s capitals provide the most direct route to power. He has been telling his MPs these once-safe Labor-voting suburbs are where the 2025 election can be won.

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How political leaders communicate climate policy should be a defining factor this election

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called an April 28 federal election, setting the stage for a campaign where climate policy could be a central issue.

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This anniversary wasn’t meant to be easy: Malcolm Fraser and the modern Liberal Party

Fifty years ago, Liberal MPs chose Malcolm Fraser as their leader. Eight months later, he led them into power in extraordinary – some might say reprehensible – circumstances. He governed for seven and a half years, and remains our fourth-longest serving prime minister.

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Abbie Chatfield Defends Her Bias In Albo Interview: ‘Not A Debate’

“I was not there to debate the prime minister and have him somehow change his policy or views.”

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Splits, fusions and evolutions: how Australia’s political parties took hold

Political parties are integral to the Australian political system, yet also largely absent from the Commonwealth Constitution itself. They are not entirely absent: a constitutional amendment in 1977 – secured, as required by law, through a referendum – ensured that a casual vacancy for the Senate would be filled by…

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Byelections show Labor is in trouble in Victoria – but how much will Peter Dutton benefit?

Is history repeating itself in Labor’s fortress state of Victoria?

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Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Australian women have much to lose at the federal election, say advocates for female representation as parties decide on their candidates for the upcoming vote.

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'Recovery operation' poll for battered state Liberals

A former Liberal premier in Australia's surplus-rich west can see light at the end of the tunnel for his party as another election defeat looms.

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Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles

In the weeks following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement, the race to name his successor seems to have become a two-person contest between former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.

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Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

A late former Liberal minister who served in the cabinets of two prime ministers has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

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Mark Carney, ex-Bank of Canada governor, launches bid to replace Trudeau

Carney slams Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre at his leadership campaign launch and vows to build Canada’s economy.

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Can Chrystia Freeland Lead the Liberals Out of the Wilderness?

She helped build Trudeau’s legacy. Now she has to survive it

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Peter Dutton Kicks Off Election Campaign With A Slogan That Looks Extremely Familiar

Peter Dutton has revealed the new slogan for the Liberal Party's election campaign, which is strikingly similar to another slogan.

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Canadians Register Their Pets to Vote in Upcoming Election After Party Loosens Rules for Members

Canadians are humorously registering their pets to vote in the Liberal Party leadership race.

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Canada's Liberal Party To Choose New Prime Minister

Canada's Liberal Party prepares to elect new prime minister amidst political turbulence. Leading contenders are Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland.

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Trudeau’s Exit Could Save the Liberals (from Oblivion)

New poll sparks hope his exit will help party rebuild

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