The Latest Breaking News from Ben Raue

Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'?

Still trailing in the polls, a new Labor premier is confronting an election challenge comparable in some ways to the one Scott Morrison overcame in 2019.

AAP · Sep 18

The One Nation scare Labor used while rolling a premier

Labor leaders have pointed to a potential minority government involving a right-wing populist party to justify swapping premiers four months from polling day.

AAP · Jul 31

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job.

AAP · Jul 28

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

Liberals' federal woes blamed for by-election thrashing

The NSW government picks up an extra seat following a by-election victory as the state's opposition leader deflects blame for the outcome and vows to fight on.

AAP · Sep 13, 2025

Premier hails Labor victory hours after polls close

A seat up for grabs after an MP was forced out of parliament has gone to a Labor government in a remarkable feat not witnessed in three decades.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

Leaders tested as gun fired in race for seaside seat

A by-election to replace an MP convicted of rape with a strong personal vote could spell disaster for the leader of his former party.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Election flows reveal nearly 90% of Greens preferenced Labor ahead of Coalition

Minor party preference flows for the federal election have been released, with Labor winning Greens preferences by 88.2–11.8, while the Coalition won One Nation preferences by 74.5–24.5. I also cover a SA state poll that gave Labor a massive 67–33 lead.

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2025

After teal wave of 2022, there was no ‘sophomore surge’. Where to from here for the independents?

Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court says the movement is ‘not a blip’ and declares independents are ‘here to stay’ and fight the major parties

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2025

Independent zest also poses test for 'complacent' Labor

Despite a landslide election victory, Labor could soon lose its grip on historic heartlands as analysts suggest Australian voters are feeling taken for granted.

AAP · May 6, 2025