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Liberals surge against Teals, as Labor in trouble

A decimated Liberal Party is clawing back ground in key contests with the Teals, but Labor is now under threat from Climate 200-backed independents.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Adam Bandt, leader of the Greens speaks to media in the seat of Wills at Brunswick East Primary School on May 03, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. Australians headed to the polls on Saturday for the 2025 federal election, where all 150 seats in the House of Representatives and 40 of 76 Senate seats are up for grabs. This election is especially consequential due to a tightly contested race, with cost-of-living pressures, affordable housing, and energy policy dominating the campaign. Though most polls indicate a narrow Labor victory against the Liberal-National coalition, the result could also lead to a hung parliament, reflecting the growing influence of independents and minor parties, and potentially reshaping the balance of power in Australia in the years ahead. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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Greens leader Adam Bandt loses seat

Adam Bandt has led his party into electoral oblivion in the lower house and the Greens leader has also lost his own seat.

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Sunshine Coast MP and Shadow Energy Minister Ted O'Brien was targeted over this nuclear plan.

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Queensland nuke MP goes to ground after Dutton disaster

The Queensland MP who pushed the Coalition’s controversial and costly nuclear energy plan has gone to ground despite calls for him to put his hand up for party leadership.

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(FILES) Australia's opposition leader Peter Dutton speaks as he joins members of the Jewish community at a vigil in Sydney on October 11, 2023. Australia holds a general election May 3, 2025, a hard-fought contest between party leaders with sharply contrasting visions for the country. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

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‘Fundamentally damaged’: Moment Aussies turned on Dutton

There was one reason why the voting public began to see the Coalition leader as a “risk” — and it sparked a downward spiral in the polls.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 26, 2025: Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Spoils of defeat’: The smaller the prize the bigger the Libs’ civil war

As the conga line of aspirants challenge Sussan Ley, the Libs prove once again that the smaller the stakes, the fiercer the fight — and the thinner the talent pool, writes Samantha Maiden.

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The Coalition’s primary vote has failed to lift beyond record low levels, despite Opposition Leader Sussan Ley dumping the party’s commitment to net zero.

Coalition suffers massive poll blow

The latest Newspoll has spelled bad news for the Coalition – with the party’s announcement on net zero failing to lift their primary vote beyond record lows.

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Bolt: I no longer trust free speech to save Australia

Normally, I’d insist free speech be free, believing free speech also let us prove a crank was a crank. But I’ve become scared and pessimistic.

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The Coalition’s primary vote has failed to lift beyond record low levels, despite Opposition Leader Sussan Ley dumping the party’s commitment to net zero.

Coalition suffers massive poll blow

The latest Newspoll has spelled bad news for the Coalition – with the party’s announcement on net zero failing to lift their primary vote beyond record lows.

The federal Coalition has plunged to its lowest primary vote on record, fuelling speculation about its direction under Sussan Leyâs leadership as voter support shifts dramatically towards minor parties and independents. Image: NewsWire

Coalition collapses as minor parties surge

Recent polls reveal the Coalition at record lows, leaving Sussan Ley fighting to steady a party under pressure as support shifts to minor parties and independents.

Liberal candidate Tim Wilson declares victory in Goldstein for second time after gaining 128 vote margin over Zoe Daniel

Libs’ Tim Wilson declares victory over Teal again

Liberal candidate Tim Wilson has declared victory – again – after gaining a razor-thin margin over Teal opponent Zoe Daniel in the race for a crucial Victorian seat.

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Full list of policies, promises from Labor, Coalition and Greens

Here are the major policies from Labor, Coalition and Greens so far in Australia as the election draws closer. See the list.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: A voter places their vote into a ballot box at an early voting centre in the suburb of Eastlakes in the division of Kingsford Smith ahead of the Australian Federal Election on April 26, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Ã¢â¬â¹Early voting for the 2025 Australian election has been highly successful, with more than 524,000 people casting their ballots on the first day alone-breaking previous records and reflecting a significant increase from past elections. The Australian Electoral Commission anticipates that around half of all votes will be cast before election day, underscoring the growing popularity and effectiveness of early voting in the country. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

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Don’t do this in a polling booth — or risk a $1650 fine

Aussies are already pre-polling before millions of others cast their vote at election day — and there are voting rules that could see you cop a hefty fine.

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Albo and Dutton’s cost of living crisis plans compared

Cheaper fuel, tax cuts, affordable childcare and education are all on the table. Here are the promises that Labor and the Coalition have made ahead of the election. SEE THE VIDEO

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Best of our election race cartoons

These are the best illustrations from our cartoonists who capture the funny side of what’s going on in the federal election race. SEE THE PICTURES

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 5, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Political state of origin’: MPs jostle for a prize following Labor’s win

One state is going to have to lose a cabinet ministry position to make room for interstate talent, say Labor MPs angling for a senior role in Anthony Albanese’s second term government.

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zNCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION LIBERAL BUS - 03/05/2025: Pictured is Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton while on the 2025 federal election campaign as it comes to a conclusion at the W Hotel in Brisbane. Peter Dutton arrives at the official LNP Election night function. Picture: Adam Head / NewsWire

Inside story: Chaos behind Liberals’ ‘rushed’ election policies

Liberals blame policy ‘chaos’ as a factor in the party’s crushing election defeat, with major energy, housing and defence announcements worked up ‘on the run’ during the campaign.

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Australia's Opposition Leader Peter Dutton leaves the stage after conceding defeat in the general election at the Liberal Party election night event in Brisbane on May 3, 2025. Australia's right-leaning opposition leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat in a general election on May 3, saying he had spoken to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)

‘A nervous wreck’: What Dutton’s inner circle didn’t tell him

Election campaign staff deliberately shielded ousted Opposition Leader Peter Dutton from key intel because “he was already a nervous wreck”, writes James Campbell.

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‘Take the first hit, get smashed’: Insider’s take on Lib leadership

One Liberal MP has given an inside take on the top contenders for the Liberal leadership, and said it will not be easy as they face a barrage of criticism.

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New faces of parliament; Lambie fights for political life in Senate

These are the new faces of Australia’s next parliament, as Jacqui Lambie fights to keep her position in the Senate with votes being counted.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.NewsWire Photos. MAY 03, 2025. Federal Election.Greens Election Party. Leader Adam Bandt speaks to the crowd. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

Bandt still fighting for seat as Greens blame Libs for loss

A collapse in the Liberal vote in southeast Queensland is to blame for the Greens losing two of their seats, according to party insiders – with leader Adam Bandt still not safe.

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Albo confirms Trump call; US President ‘no idea’ who Dutton is

Anthony Albanese has confirmed he has spoken with Donald Trump after the US President revealed he had no clue who Peter Dutton was.

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‘Teals can’t blackmail us’: Labor MP’s stinging attack

As the Teals face a major loss of political clout in a powerful Albanese government, they are also at the mercy of waning public support, says one senior Labor Senator.

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Albanese’s top priorities as PM in the next 100 days

These are the top jobs Anthony Albanese needs to deal with in his first 100 days of re-election as Australia’s Prime Minister after he celebrated his victory.

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WATCH: Albo tells dog ‘don’t bite the PM! … they’ll shoot you’

Anthony Albanese probably didn’t think he’d meet with his critics so soon after re-election, but a canine buddy brought the PM back down to earth. SEE THE VIDEO.

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‘Mustn’t sell our soul’: Reason behind shocked Liberals’ crisis

The Coalition is facing an existential crisis, with some party members pushing to make massive changes that will affect their ability to succeed in the next election.

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Albo, heeds the words of the Iron Lady

Margaret Thatcher and Anthony Albanese are not names you normally hear together. Then again, our re-elected PM might do well to take some of her sage advice, writes James Morrow.

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NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION BUS. 29/04/2025 Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the suburb of Sunnybank in Brisbane in the electorate of Moreton visiting the Sunnybank Market Square. joined by LaborÃs Candidate for Moreton, Julie-Ann Campbell, and the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers and Jodie Haydon. Albanese with Logan Thunder players. Picture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire

‘Really bad’: Labor’s landslide win firms up new super tax threat

Labor’s plan to raise tax on large super accounts could finally be pushed through parliament after Labor’s landslide win, despite claims it is a “really bad” idea.

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SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Australian businessman Clive Palmer speaks at a press conference after the federal election campaign launch of the 'Trumpet of Patriots' party on April 19, 2025 on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Australian businessman and former member of parliament, Clive Palmer is intending to contest the 2025 federal election with his Trumpet of Patriots party. (Photo by Dan Peled/Getty Images)

Clive Palmer reveals shock next move after election fiasco

Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots suffered diabolical results in the election, prompting the billionaire to make a drastic call.

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Australia's re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese scoops an ice cream for a customer during a visit to a cafe in Sydney on May 4, 2025, following his partyâs decisive victory in the federal election. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Joyce reveals cancer diagnosis; Albo enjoys sweet victory

Barnaby Joyce has revealed he has cancer after Anthony Albanese served up gelato. A senior Liberal has also said “something is deeply wrong” with the party.

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Trumpet party leader’s sorry election act says it all

It’s been a shocker for the minor parties – and the actions of Clive Palmer’s cashed-up Trumpets proves it.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos- MAY 4, 2025. Monique Ryan with her supporters Malvern Campaign office the day after the Federal election. Picture: Tony Gough/ NewsWire

Teal appeal succeeds as Coalition fails to win back critical seats

The independent wave that shocked Australia in the 2022 election has held its own, with the Liberals failing to scrape back the seats they previously lost to teal candidates.

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The Coalition’s primary vote has failed to lift beyond record low levels, despite Opposition Leader Sussan Ley dumping the party’s commitment to net zero.

Coalition suffers massive poll blow

The latest Newspoll has spelled bad news for the Coalition – with the party’s announcement on net zero failing to lift their primary vote beyond record lows.

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Teal’s $1.5m election fail revealed – but Qld takeover still a chance

Climate 200 poured $1.5 million into Qld LNP seats during the federal election for no political return, but the “teal” movement may not be over.

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Independent candidate Suzie Holt at St Joseph's College on polling day in Groom, Saturday, May 3, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Revealed: How much Climate 200 actually gave Holt’s Groom campaign

Federal election data has revealed how much independent Suzie Holt actually received from Climate 200 in Groom. Details:

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Ex-Triple J host’s failed $2m campaign

Independent candidates amassed a $27m election war chest, with a former radio presenter securing the largest share despite failing to win his seat.

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Green crowdfunder drops $1.5m on six failed Qld seats

A “community crowd-funding initiative” seeking to advance climate policy poured $1.5 million into six Queensland seats at the last federal election, with nothing to show for it.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 22, 2025: Peter Dutton LNP Conference with Sussan Ley in Brisbane. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

LNP were an election flop – can they survive until the next one?

The LNP must embrace open communications and a stronger engagement in order to survive, argues Des Houghton.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers' press gatecrashed.

‘I’m shaking’: Jim Chalmers confronted by enraged boomer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has had a press conference in his electorate gatecrashed by a former Logan council candidate and victim of crime. WATCH THE VIDEO

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - February 6, 2025: One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and Senator Malcolm Roberts hold press conference at Parliament House in Canberra NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Pauline Hanson’s stunning Jacinta Price admission

Pauline Hanson has revealed she offered the Northern Territory Senator a chance to join forces.

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