The Latest Breaking News from Aston

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

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)…

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Polls are showing the prime minister’s net-satisfaction rating is dipping — albeit from its election honeymoon highs.

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

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