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Jade GailbergerFederal politics reporter

Jade Gailberger is a political reporter based in the Canberra Press Gallery. She has reported on federal politics since 2018, and has covered several state and federal elections. Jade’s previous roles include city editor and environment reporter at The Advertiser.

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Liberal candidate for Goldstein Tim Wilson poses for a photo at at the historic Brighton homestead Billilla Mansion. on Tuesday 6 May 2025. Photo Luis Enrique Ascui

Raring to go: New Lib eyes off frontbench role as chaos continues

As the Coalition’s chaos continues after its shock split, Tim Wilson has set his sights on a frontbench role after reclaiming Goldstein.

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Liberals candidate, Tim Wilson celebrates after defeating Independent Zoe Daniel in the seat of Goldstein. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Tim Wilson claims win again but Zoe Daniel refusing to concede

Teal MP Zoe Daniel is refusing to concede the seat of Goldstein, despite Liberal candidate Tim Wilson declaring victory for the second time, with a slim 128 vote lead.

Victoria

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 9, 2024: Minister for Home Affairs of Australia, Tony Burke, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australian Federal Police Commissioner, Reece Kershaw, Attorney-General of Australia, Mark Dreyfus and Director-General of Security of Australia, Mike Burgess hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Why politicians’ safety was under threat this election

More than 600 Australian Federal Police officers worked around the clock to protect politicians during the election campaign, here’s why.

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Battle for Goldstein on knife’s edge as Wilson’s lead narrows

Liberal candidate Tim Wilson is clinging to a narrow lead of just 254 votes over the Teals Zoe Daniel, as the fight to claim the seat of Goldstein heats up.

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Sussan Ley makes official pitch to run for leadership of Liberal Party. Picture: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1059088499415527&set=a.199037775420608

Sussan Ley makes history: What we know

Sussan Ley’s historic appointment makes her the first woman to take on the role of Opposition leader and the first woman to be elected leader of the Liberal Party. This is what we know.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 13, 2025: Newly elect Opposition Leader, Sussan Ley and Deputy Leader Ted O'Brien hold a press conference hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Ley says Liberals ‘let women down’; makes vow to Aussies

New Liberal leader Sussan Ley has made a vow to Australians and revealed the Liberals issue she wants to “rule a line under”. Take our poll.

Victoria

Photo of Liberal candidate for Kooyong Amelia Hamer, with her dog, in Hawthorn on Tuesday 6 May 2025. Photo Luis Enrique Ascui

Amelia Hamer concedes defeat in Kooyong

Teal independent Monique Ryan has held onto the seat of Kooyong, after Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer conceded defeat on Monday.

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Nationals decide on leader

The Nationals have elected a leader in a secret ballot between David Littleproud and Matt Canavan. Follow the updates.

Victoria

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - May 12, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a press conferenceÃÂ at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Victorian MPs set for big promotions as Albo unveils frontbench shake-up

Several Victorians have scored big under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s revamped cabinet, taking on some crucial portfolios as Labor prepares for its next term.

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Labor will start with wiping HECS debts. Here’s what they’ve promised next

Anthony Albanese’s election campaign season was studded with expensive pledges and promises. Here’s when Labor will deliver on them.

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