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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
WA State Election: How much ‘respectability’ WA Liberal Party can win back is big question of election
The campaign for the Western Australian election is now under way, with the state Liberal Party fighting to win back “electorate respectability” after it was almost obliterated in 2021.
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.
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Port Macquarie by-election: National Party and Liberals to again go head-to-head in NSW seat after Leslie Williams' retirement
The National Party and Liberal Party are set to again go head-to-head in a New South Wales seat after the retirement of a MP halfway through the parliamentary term forced a by-election.
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WA State Election: How much ‘respectability’ WA Liberal Party can win back is big question of election
The National Party won more seats in the lower house (four), becoming ... Picture: NewsWire / Emma Kirk “The Labor government here in Western Australia has been approved and there’s been ...
Parliament has passed landmark election donation laws. They may be a ‘stitch up’ but they also improve Australia’s democracy
The new politIcal donation laws will have a dramatic affect on how federal elections are funded in Australia. Could they ...
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Romania's former Liberal leader and PM Nicolae Ciucă steps down from MP seat
The former prime minister and president of the National Liberal Party (PNL) until his recent defeat in the presidential ...