Teens accused of stealing car arrested at Belconnen car wash Pair allegedly stole several items from a home in Fadden. The Canberra Times · Aug 27
‘Australia is a landlord’s market’: rents still at record high despite slow growth, report shows Kingsford Smith, Bradfield, Sydney and Warringah in New South Wales and Fadden in Queensland are the five most expensive electorates, data shows The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025
Labor, Albanese and the Voice slide in Resolve poll; Fadden byelection preference flows A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted August 9–13 from a sample of 1,603, gave Labor 37% of the primary vote (down two since the July Resolve poll), the Coalition 33% (up three), the Greens 11% (steady), One Nation 5% (down one), the UAP 2% (up one), independents 10%… The Conversation · Aug 15, 2023
Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily A federal Newspoll, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,570, gave Labor a 55–45 lead after preferences, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Newspoll figures are from The Poll Bludger. The Conversation · Jul 16, 2023
‘A lethargic result’: Labor says it is ridiculous for Peter Dutton to take heart from Fadden byelection win Deputy prime minister Richard Marles says byelection swing to LNP was ‘half the average swing you would expect against a sitting government’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2023
Hundreds charged after NSW domestic violence operation; South Australia moves to ban no cause evictions – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2023
Liberals retain Fadden with a small swing The Liberals have retained the Gold Coast seat of Fadden, with a small swing towards them, in a result that will be a relief to Opposition leader Peter Dutton. The Conversation · Jul 15, 2023
Government ‘realistic’ about chances in Fadden – as it happened Stakes are high in contest for Queensland seat sparked by resignation of Stuart Robert The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
LNP candidate for Fadden says cost of living weighing The LNP candidate for the federal seat of Fadden says voters aren't thinking about ex-LNP minister Stuart Robert's involvement in the robodebt scandal. AAP · Jul 14, 2023
Fadden will show if voters are ready to blame Labor for the economy, or keep bashing the Coalition Peter Dutton wants to portray the government as too focused on the voice, but while an Aston-style upset is unlikely, the opposition leader is still on thin ice The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Grattan on Friday: Fadden byelection is Dutton's immediate hurdle but party reform is the bigger challenge Stuart Robert has kept well away from the byelection to choose his parliamentary successor, but Labor has made sure the controversial former member hasn’t been forgotten. The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023
Morning Mail: Closing the Gap report shows ‘why we need a voice’, robodebt raised in Fadden fight, EU trade talks stall Latest report shows four key targets for Indigenous outcomes are missed, as Labor highlights Stuart Robert’s links to welfare scandal in lead-up to Saturday’s byelection The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023
Labor targets Stuart Robert and his handling of robodebt in negative ads before Fadden byelection Series of social media ads says robodebt ‘destroyed lives’ in bid to encourage voters to turn against LNP The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023
Stuart Robert is nowhere to be seen in Fadden but his legacy could be crucial to Peter Dutton’s fate Few think LNP’s Cameron Caldwell will fail to win Gold Coast seat at Saturday’s byelection, yet the robodebt findings have both parties watching for a swing The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023
AAP · Jul 3, 2023 Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert.
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023 This year's surplus will be bigger than the $4.2 billion projected at budget time: Chalmers The surplus for the financial year that ends Friday will be larger than the $4.2 billion forecast in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will say on Wednesday.
AAP · Jun 27, 2023 Albanese hits campaign trail ahead of by-election Voters in the federal seat of Fadden have 13 candidates to choose from, including a councillor, a health educator and an Aboriginal community worker.
The New Daily · Jun 23, 2023 Fadden candidates to be unveiled, as LNP target seat Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission prepares the ballot draw for the by-election.
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2023 Resolve first national poll to have 'no' ahead in Voice referendum, but Essential has 'yes' far ahead A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted last week from a sample of 1,606, had “no” ahead by 51-49 in a forced choice question on the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum to be held later this year.
ABC News · Jun 3, 2023 Gold Coast city councillor Cameron Caldwell wins Liberal Party's preselection for Fadden in five-cornered contest Gold Coast city councillor and planning boss Cameron Caldwell wins the Liberal Party's preselection battle for the federal seat of Fadden and will be the frontrunner when the northern Gold Coast electorate heads to the polls in July.
ABC News · May 22, 2023 Fadden by-election set for July 15 following resignation of Gold Coast MP Stuart Robert The former minister, who took "absolute responsibility" for the implementation of the Robodebt scheme, formally resigned from politics last week after holding the seat since 2007.
The New Daily · May 22, 2023 Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election The date for the Fadden by-election has been set for July 15, following the resignation of former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023 Afternoon Update: Stuart Robert resigns; NSW police allegedly Taser elderly woman; and Montana bans TikTok The former Coalition government minister’s resignation from parliament will trigger a byelection in the Queensland seat of Fadden
The New Daily · May 18, 2023 Stuart Robert formally resigns from federal parliament Former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert has formally resigned from federal parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Queensland seat of Fadden.
ABC News · May 17, 2023 Anthony Albanese blasts Stuart Robert for 'completely unacceptable' parliamentary no-show The prime minister criticises the Gold Coast MP for failing to attend parliament, despite continuing to be paid as a shadow minister.