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Labor MP says he would ‘seek an early briefing’ on prosecution of Collaery after criticising commonwealth’s handling

WA Liberals lick their wounds in the wake of monumental losses in the federal election, as party members round on each other and point to major problems in the selection of candidates.

The Liberal Party has been decimated across the west, and will require some serious soul searching to move forward.

Large swings in WA meant the Liberals lost Hasluck, Swan, Pearce and Tangney and will have just five seats – down from 10 – after the election

Western Australia has resolutely turned against the Morrison government. How did this happen?

The Liberal Party loses Swan, Pearce, Tangney and Hasluck to Labor, with Curtin in doubt as a huge swing sees WA reject conservative party policies.

Christian Porter’s former seat is a must-win for whoever wants to form government. And Labor’s Tracey Roberts thinks she’s in with a shot.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government's proposed model for a federal integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. RMIT ABC Fact Check compares the two.

Good morning, early birds. Independent candidate for Kooyong Monique Ryan is taking the AEC to court because around 200,000 COVID-positive voters may not be able to vote, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison is going hard on Labor’s costings. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.