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NSW, Victoria ‘critically important’ in federal election, but some NSW seats still lack Liberal candidates

Victoria and NSW will be crucial in deciding who forms the next federal government. But in NSW, the Liberal Party is yet to select representatives in some seats.

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No summer break from politics as majors ‘toss out’ rulebook ahead of election

The government has announced a national autism strategy, as both major parties ‘toss out’ the political rulebook. But the Liberals still have a gender problem, with six men and just one woman selected for seats held by retiring MPs.

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PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates.

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View from The Hill: Dutton’s 2025 launch still leaves voters needing answers on key policies

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s Sunday “soft launch” of his campaign for election year was carefully calibrated to pitch to the party faithful while seeking to project enough nuance to avoid alienating centrist voters.

The Conversation

Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Anthony Albanese has made a whistlestop tour as he ratchets up election campaign efforts, but one expert says he must do more to change public opinion.

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Jacinta Allan’s pitch to young voters on housing affordability snags Liberal nimbys ‘hook, line and sinker’

In pitting millennials against boomers, the Victorian premier is setting the stage for a 2026 election fought on housing

The Guardian - AU

John Pesutto finds a way to unite his party – and someone to blame for the housing crisis

Government and Indigenous groups say Victorian Liberal leader’s move to change cultural heritage laws for developments won’t speed up approvals

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Climate 200 to splash $1.2m in 2024 as Greens, Muslim groups circle major parties

The 2022 election saw voters abandon Australia’s major parties. But will the age of independents continue?

Crikey

Libs select ‘another bloke’ for Cook

Simon Kennedy has been chosen as the Liberal candidate for the Cook by-election, Anthony Albanese announces a $2 billion green energy fund, and Andrew Laming will be forced to pay back parliamentary travel expenses.

Crikey

Post-Dunkley, an early federal election must look tempting to Labor

What Peter Dutton and the right were looking for in Dunkley — an inversion of support — simply didn’t happen.

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‘Everything is so expensive’: tax cuts, cost of living and the battle to win the Dunkley byelection

Early voting may be slow but political analysts say the Melbourne electorate’s mood may be an indicator for Australian politics as a whole

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberals say Moira Deeming is a symptom of a much bigger problem

It was a small group of people who secured the MP’s entry to parliament. Insiders believe that represents an existential issue

The Guardian - AU

The Liberals are the fifth iteration of our main centre-right party. Could The Voice hasten a sixth?

Peter Dutton’s defensive posture of just appealing to "the base’" and trying to hold the Liberals together may prove the losing gambit.

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The Liberals are the fifth iteration of Australia's main centre-right party. Could the Voice campaign hasten a sixth?

Party stability on the progressive side of politics, and repeated party reconfiguration on the conservative side of politics, is a marked contrast in the history of Australia’s two-party political system.

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Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean rules out contesting Liberal Party's top job after Dominic Perrottet steps down

Soul-searching starts at Liberal headquarters after a crushing defeat to Labor in the NSW election, as deputy leader Matt Kean says he won't be contesting the party's top job.

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Australian actor and activist Tony Barry remembered as a 'hero' by industry colleagues

Sam Neill is among industry heavyweights paying tribute to Australian actor, Tony Barry, who has passed away, aged 81 on the New South Wales far north coast.

Daily Mirror

Tony Barry dead: Star of Australia and The Night We Called It A Day dies

Veteran actor Tony Barry, who starred in the likes of Australia, has passed away aged 81 and tributes poured in from famous faces and fans alike

The Guardian - AU

Moderate John Pesutto to ramp up Victorian Liberal leadership campaign after securing seat

Brad Battin and Richard Riordan make up contenders in three-way contest after Ryan Smith withdraws

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Renting millennials bulldozed Victoria’s Libs, but Labor and Greens are flatter too

Class conflict played an important role in Victoria’s election on Saturday: young renters v old-money homeowners; the affluent v the strugglers.

The Guardian - AU

‘We are safe’: Matthew Guy seeks a reset in final days of Victorian election campaign

Opposition leader launches ‘real solutions plan’ to the Liberal party faithful after days of controversy

AAP

Bumpy start to Victorian election campaign

It's been far from smooth sailing for Victoria's major political parties during the initial stages of the state election campaign.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian election: with Melbourne Cup over, now comes real race for Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy

Polls and pundits have Labor winning in a canter, but strategists from both sides expect the margin to narrow as 26 November approaches

The Guardian - AU

‘Out of step’: Victoria’s first openly gay MP slams Liberal party leadership over Moira Deeming preselection

Former Liberal MP Andrew Olexander says he is ‘angered’ and ‘disappointed’ with party

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Zoe and Zali fire up a lost democratic zeal in Australia’s most marginal seat

Somewhere along the line, straightforward ideas become revolutionary. The groundswell of support for teal independents shows this.

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