Old-growth trees could be logged under native expansion A proposed expansion of native forestry could include areas of land home to old-growth trees, endangered animals and Aboriginal heritage. AAP · Dec 4, 2024
Pauline Hanson loses bid to reduce costs owed to Mehreen Faruqi after racial discrimination case Judge rejects One Nation leader’s application to halve amount she was ordered to pay Greens deputy leader The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2024
Labor plays down Greens' push for power-sharing deal Frontbencher Katy Gallagher says there are no plans to strike a power-sharing deal with the Greens and is talking up Labor's prospects at the next election. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
Nigel Farage's Reform 'very likely' to return two Glasgow MSPs, John Curtice says REFORM are on course to win two seats in Scotland’s biggest city, according to a leading political expert. The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024
'Desperate': Greens reject Alba claims of dropping independence 'red line' THE Scottish Greens have hit out at Alba after they accused the party of dropping their independence "red line" in supporting the Budget… The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024
View from The Hill: Paul Fletcher’s rant against the teals risks insulting voters the Liberals need to win Liberal frontbencher Paul Fletcher got a big shock last election in his Sydney seat of Bradfield. Teal candidate Nicolette Boele pushed the result to preferences, leaving her within striking distance for next year’s poll. She has been further helped by the redistribution. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024
Betting ads played before, after kids' song shock dad A fight for a blanket ban on gambling advertising has been reinvigorated after Sportsbet paused promotions on Spotify following an incident. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
Scottish ministers mull tax rise for wealthy amid tricky budget decisions Finance secretary must find way to bring either Greens or Lib Dems onboard while plugging possible £200m shortfall The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024
Scottish Greens set two new conditions for Budget support THE Scottish Greens have set a new condition for their support on the next Budget... The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael eye independent TDs as option to secure Dail majority The two parties that have dominated Irish politics for a century have fallen just short of the combined number of TDs required for a Dail majority. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024
Greens, Far-right Among Big Losers In Irish Vote With vote-counting resuming Monday in Ireland's closely-fought general election, the Green Party and far-right candidates are among the biggest losers so far. International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024
No coalition deal before Christmas, Fianna Fail deputy leader insists A return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government looks odds on, but uncertainty remains on potential junior partners. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
Assisted Dying: how MPs voted and what it tells us about ‘cross-party consensus’ Whenever there is a high-profile free vote – like that over assisted dying – you will see claims that it cuts across party lines: that the issues involved are “non-party”, “cross-party”, or “not issues of party politics”. This is all partly true, although it also reflects an anti-party sentiment that… The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024
Greens candidate picked for by-election after MP quits The Greens have picked an environmental engineer as their candidate for a by-election after the former MP resigned after admitting to an affair with a staffer. AAP · Dec 2, 2024
AAP · Dec 1, 2024 Environment 'unfinished business' for PM as polls near The government is facing opposing calls to introduce and scrap environmental protection laws after a bid to pass it in parliament was abandoned last minute.
The Conversation · Dec 1, 2024 Under-16 social media ban supported by 77% as economic sentiment lifts A national YouGov poll, conducted November 15–21 from a sample of 1,515, had a 50–50 tie, unchanged from the previous YouGov poll in September. Primary votes were 38% Coalition (down one), 30% Labor (steady), 13% Greens (down one), 9% One Nation (up two) and 10% for all Others (steady).
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 Irish Greens virtually wiped out in general election rout Junior coalition partner loses all but one of 12 seats, while gangland figure Gerry Hutch loses election bid
The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2024 Greens spell out two conditions for them to support SNP in Budget vote THE Scottish Greens have laid out two conditions which they say will allow them to back the SNP Government’s Budget ...
The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2024 Labour Budget 'treated Scotland as an afterthought', Finance Secretary says THE Scottish Government’s upcoming Budget will put more money in Scots’ pockets, the Finance Secretary has said, as she accused Labour of…
AAP · Dec 1, 2024 Australia to present argument in landmark climate case Pacific island nations are pushing for more action on climate change as they face the existential threat of rising tides and a lack of access to finance.
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024 ‘Remains to be seen if I’ll be Taoiseach’, Martin says after election Micheal Martin was comfortably elected on the first count after topping the poll in the Cork South Central constituency,
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024 Ireland’s voters unhappy with taoiseach Simon Harris, election exit poll shows Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin heads preferred as Dáil leaders over Harris – although return of current government most probable outcome
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024 Boxes opened in count for Irish General Election The boxes holding the ballots were opened at 9am at count centres across the country.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2024 SNP must pass misogyny bill to tackle 'extreme' gender-based violence, Greens say A LAW to protect women and girls from gender-based violence must be brought forward quicker by the Scottish Government, the Greens have insisted.
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024 Counting to begin in Irish General Election The protracted process of counting votes in Ireland’s General Election will begin as an exit poll put the three main parties virtually tied.