Do parties win elections because of their leaders, or in spite of them? History shows it’s a bit of both
There’s a popular belief that a good leader will win an election for their party, while a bad one will lose it. The numbers ...
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's a basic rundown of the National party leader's life and career.
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 ...
As WA election looms, many voters don't know who opposition leader Shane Love is
WA's little-known opposition leader is fighting for recognition, his seat and the future of his party. On a road trip through ...
Ontario party leaders prepare for first election debate on Friday
Some Ontario party leaders are heading north today as they gear up for the first debate of the election campaign, set to take place Friday in North Bay. But their travels along the campaign trail may ...
As it happened: Government steps in to save Rex Airlines; PM, Jewish leaders condemn health workers’ antisemitic video
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a video of two NSW nurses apparently bragging of killing Israeli patients, as ...
What to know about Peter Dutton, the leader of the opposition vying to be PM
Peter Dutton is seeking to defy almost 100 years of political history by defeating Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...
Explainer: How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
Canada's ruling Liberal Party is choosing a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said in January he was ...
Don’t fear DeepSeek – Australia can launch its own start-ups
We shouldn’t ban China’s new AI giant – we should regulate it. Then Australia should seize the opportunity to lead this ...
Bob Katter says he “changed the prime minister of Australia” in ousting of Julia Gillard
Maverick MP Bob Katter has reflected on the power of independents in a minority government, taking credit for the ousting of former prime minister Julia Gillard during the 2013 Labor leadership spill.
National Party says Warwick Yonge was never endorsed as Port Macquarie by-election candidate
Nationals leader Dugald Saunders, deputy Gurmesh Singh and Nationals state and federal MPs from across the state's Mid North ...
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ZLP elects new national leadership to steer party for next four years
and election of new leadership to drive the party’s vision for national progress.” The new ZLP leadership emphasised its dedication to democratic principles, urging all members to remain commi ...