Splits, fusions and evolutions: how Australia’s political parties took hold
In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...
‘Barnaby rule’ hides former deputy PM in his seat
The National Party has hidden former leader Barnaby Joyce by creating a rule that effectively bars him from making political ...
Election jargon explained: The common words you'll hear as the campaign heats up
From democracy sausage to pork-barrelling, these are the keywords and phrases you'll likely hear during a federal election ...
After Delhi loss, will AAP lose its national party status?
The Aam Aadmi Party’s disastrous loss in Delhi is raising questions about its status as a national party. The party won just ...
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Breaking the mould
Labor seems set for another record-breaking win at next month’s Western Australian election ...
Retiring Nationals MP Keith Pitt expected to be Australia's next Ambassador to the Holy See
The Morrison-era minister formally retired in January, after flagging that he would not contest the coming federal election ...
Clive Palmer to announce his new political party, Trumpet of Patriots
Billionaire Clive Palmer is set to announce his new political party, Trumpet of Patriots, with initial campaign material ...
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Albo’s goners: The Labor seats insiders fear are on the chopping block
Labor insiders fear that Anthony Albanese is set to lose a minimum of eight to 10 MPs at the federal election plunging Australia ... Nationals and Liberal National Party (LNP)) won 58 seats ...
Australia PM Albanese's approval hits lowest as voters eye change, survey shows
The survey showed a hung parliament would be the most likely outcome if the poll numbers were to be replicated at an election ...
What to know about David Littleproud, leader of the National party
If Peter Dutton becomes Australia's next prime minister, David Littleproud would be in the running to become his deputy. Here ...