Sussan Ley's ousting 'not a good look' to female voters The Liberal Party's first female leader has been dumped, with experts and peak women's groups condemning the move as a backward step. AAP · Feb 12
'Classic glass cliff': women leaders mark Liberal first The majority of Liberal leaders across Australia are now women - but are they political saviours or placeholders until a male colleague takes over? AAP · Dec 9, 2025
High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan The Liberals and Nationals are a step closer to formalising their approach to energy and climate policy, with a series of crucial meetings scheduled. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
'Kind of boring': senator sick of party navel gazing Suggestions that the coalition might benefit from a split along ideological lines are nonsense, a senator says, as a "boring" debate on its future continues. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
Peter Dutton declares Welcome to Country ceremonies are ‘overdone’ in heated final leaders’ debate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their fourth and final leaders’ debate of the campaign. The skirmish, hosted by 7News in Sydney, was moderated by 7’s Political Editor Mark Riley. The Conversation · Apr 27, 2025
Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare Australians will be asked to choose between competing ideals as the prime minister's "state daddy" style goes up against Peter Dutton's car-heavy image. AAP · Apr 16, 2025
Jodie Haydon is challenging the 'first lady' role. Here's what we know about Anthony Albanese's partner After standing by Anthony Albanese's side throughout his six-week campaign to become Australia's next prime minister, his partner, Jodie Haydon, has been plunged into the public spotlight. We look at how Albanese and Haydon met, along with her transition into the high-profile role. ABC News · May 23, 2022
Federal election voters in the safe seat of Barker feeling 'overlooked' by major parties Days out from the federal election, residents of one of Australia's safest seats say they are being forgotten by the major parties due to a lack of contest among regional candidates. ABC News · May 18, 2022