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Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.

AAP · May 16

Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

The Greens look to have lost their first and only Northern Territory seat with Labor's Ed Smelt leading on preferences in the Nightcliff by-election.

AAP · Mar 8

Sinking feeling as Adelaide Advertiser chooses wrong week to run Aukus submarines sponsored series

Pentagon announces review of the Aukus defence pact, torpedoing best laid plans of News Corp editors. Plus: ‘green’ gas claims blasted

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

Which seats are still in doubt? And when will counting finish?

Five seats remain in doubt as the Australian Electoral Commission continues to count votes since Saturday's election. Labor needs two more seats to form a majority government. This is the current situation.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Federal election latest: Which seats are still in doubt? And when will counting finish?

As the Australian Electoral Commission continues to count votes since Saturday's election, four seats remain in doubt. Labor needs one more seat to form a majority government. This is the current situation.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Undecided voters, independents and marginal seats mean pollsters can still get election outcome wrong

The more independents and minor parties that end up in contention for lower house seats, the less useful traditional polling will be at predicting winners, writes Casey Briggs.

ABC News · May 19, 2022