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View from The Hill: Dutton saddles up for Aston race amid Victorian Liberal infighting

Byelections for leaders are rather like steeplechases for horses: there is always the risk of serious injury.

The Conversation

Julia Banks: Why the modern Liberal Party seems unable to ‘do the right thing’

At the end of the day, robust political debate shouldn’t displace civility, treating people with respect and doing the right thing.

The New Daily

Dutton happy for Aston to be test of leadership

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the Victorian federal seat of Aston ahead of the April 1 by-election.

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In Aston, the looming federal byelection takes second place to grocery prices

Many see the 1 April vote as the first electoral judgment of how well the Albanese government has responded to the cost of living crisis

The Guardian - AU

Climate change takes focus ahead of Aston by-election

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has launched a fresh attack on the federal opposition as proposed climate change legislation becomes key in the Aston by-election.

The New Daily

Climate change in focus ahead of federal by-election

Energy minister Chris Bowen has launched a fresh attack on the federal opposition as proposed climate change legislation becomes key in the Aston by-election.

AAP

Labor "having a crack" at marginal seat

The Prime Minister says Labor is "having a crack" at a marginal seat but history is against the government, as he launched a by-election campaign.

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Word from The Hill: Albanese at the National Press Club, Aston byelection, Super battles

As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team.

The Conversation

Liberals promise not to take Aston seat for granted

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Liberal candidate to replace outgoing MP Alan Tudge will be a fighter for the local community on cost of living.

AAP

Paul Bongiorno: Peter Dutton faces his moment of truth in Aston by-election

You have to wonder if Opposition Leader Peter Dutton can take a trick. On Friday he ventured into the seat of Aston to begin campaigning.

The New Daily

'Britain's grottiest street' where mountains of fly-tipping can be seen from space

The stinking 7ft tall piles now stretches almost as far as the eye can see in Aston, Birmingham and contains car parts, mattresses, fridges, beds, sofas and other household waste

Daily Mirror

Barrister chosen as Liberal candidate in Aston

Barrister Roshena Campbell has been chosen as the Liberal Party candidate for the marginal federal seat of of Aston.

AAP

Liberals announce Roshena Campbell as candidate for Aston by-election

Roshena Campbell has been confirmed as the Liberal candidate for the forthcoming by-election in the marginal seat of Aston in Melbourne's outer east.

ABC News

Aston byelection: barrister Roshena Campbell selected as Liberal candidate

Melbourne city councillor beat rivals including a former Victoria state MP to take on first big test of the Dutton-led opposition

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Labor's lead drops in Resolve and Essential polls, but they are still far ahead

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted February 15-19 from a sample of 1,604, gave Labor 40% of the primary vote (down two since January), the Coalition 31% (up two), the Greens 10% (down one), One Nation 5% (down one), the UAP 1% (down one), independents 9% (up one)…

The New Daily

Liberal Party faces critical choice as Aston byelection looms

Aston byelection will be a test for the Victorian Liberal Party organisation seeking to reconnect with the electorate.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: April 1 Aston byelection will be an all-female battle

You can bet on one thing in the Aston byelection, which is to be held on April 1. The winner will be a woman.

AAP

Aston voters will head to polls on April Fools' Day

House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick has chosen April 1 as the date for the Aston by-election to replace outgoing Liberal MP Alan Tudge.

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Labor's 'suburban mum' first off in big by-election bid

The selection of a Labor candidate for the Aston by-election in Victoria is expected to be followed by a swathe of other announcements by parties and groups.

The Guardian - AU

Former Liberal MPs back rival candidates Roshena Campbell and Ranjana Srivastava in Aston preselection

Josh Frydenberg and Greg Hunt make endorsements for party’s candidate in Victorian seat being vacated by Alan Tudge

The Conversation

Liberals likely to win Aston byelection; Voice support increases in Essential poll

On February 9, Liberal Alan Tudge announced he would resign from politics, setting up a byelection in his Victorian seat of Aston. A date for the byelection is still to be determined.

The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: Aston by-election puts sharp focus on political faultlines

The by-election date for the Melbourne seat of Aston hasn’t been announced, but it is already having a significant impact on politics.

AAP

Liberal preselection battle takes shape for by-election

Former Victorian upper house MP Cathrine Burnett-Wake has confirmed she will nominate to become the Liberals candidate for the Aston by-election.

The Guardian - AU

If Dutton can ride the wave of blame building against Labor, he’s in with a shot in Aston

Knowing a byelection would be coming the Liberals arrived back from holidays armed with a question crafted for the mortgage belt: why does everything cost more under Labor?

The Guardian - AU

Liberals claim underdog status in Aston byelection as party faces calls for a woman to replace Alan Tudge

The campaign will be a crucial early test for the opposition and leader Peter Dutton

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