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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
As it happened: Trump to consider tariff exemption after call with PM; A-G denounces Dutton’s ‘complete fabrication’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has flatly rejected a claim from Peter Dutton over an angry debate on the rise of antisemitism, ...
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.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton confirms Coalition maintains conscience vote on transgender matters
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed the Coalition has a conscience vote on transgender issues after about 20 ...
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David McGuinty throws support behind Mark Carney for Liberal leadership
As Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney shook hands, roasted marshmallows and talked to young hockey players at a South ...
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 ...