What is a double dissolution and how does it work? Australia’s had seven double-dissolution elections, including under Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Turnbull. Here’s what happens The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024
Albanese targets Greens on ‘gesture-based’ climate politics in speech defending Labor’s business policies PM says Labor’s nature-positive legislation provides ‘vital certainty’ and talks up mutual respect in an address before the Business Council of Australia The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024
'UK constitution is more broken now than in 2014 – we must offer a brighter future' THE UK is more broken now than it was in 2014 – and Westminster’s two main parties are only offering a “miserable” outlook for the future,… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024
Greens urge Labor ‘stop bulldozing and start negotiating’ on housing as PM refuses to rule out double dissolution Anthony Albanese accuses ‘Noalition’ – the opposition and minor party – of teaming up to block housing and environment bills The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024
Free fares a Greens public transport policy 'fantasy' The Queensland Greens have promised more frequent public transport services and free fares if they are elected but a transport union says that's a pipe dream. AAP · Sep 17, 2024
Labor push for vote on help-to-buy bill delayed in Senate – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2024
Early election 'stunt' to ram through housing bill The government has failed to pass its housing legislation through the Senate a second time, giving it the first trigger to call a double dissolution election. AAP · Sep 16, 2024
Mixed bag for Labor and the rise of the Libertarians: the key surprises in the NSW local elections ALP faces a variety of results in what premier Chris Minns calls a ‘massive wake-up call for the major parties’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2024
The environment was meant to be ‘back on the priority list’ under Labor. Instead we’ve seen a familiar story There have been moments of modest progress but the Albanese government has not lived up to its early rhetoric The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2024
'We should be better': Green activist criticises party over 'cash for access' claims A SCOTTISH Greens activist has called out the party after it was revealed it had been offering meetings with senior politicians in exchange for… The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2024
Report lights fuse over gas ban and energy shortfall A proposal by the Greens to halt investment for new gas projects would lead to the energy fuel running out in many parts of the country by 2029, a report says. AAP · Sep 16, 2024
‘Bulldoze your way through’: Anthony Albanese compared to Scott Morrison in climate trigger stoush Sarah Hanson-Young says PM needs to negotiate with senators after he appeared to rule out adding a climate trigger to proposed environmental laws The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2024
Strengthened environment protections 'bulldozed' by PM A proposal to force the government to examine and stop mining projects that worsen climate change is not supported by the prime minister. AAP · Sep 16, 2024
Education union calls for vice-chancellor to resign over robodebt role – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2024
AAP · Sep 15, 2024 'Wake-up call': Labor laments tough local election vote With a number of independents and minor parties claiming NSW local election scalps, the premier says his party is struggling to connect with families.
AAP · Sep 15, 2024 PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks Pressure is mounting on the coalition and Greens to pass the government's housing policies with the PM accusing his rivals of blocking moves to fix the problem.
AAP · Sep 15, 2024 Australian energy industry report slams Greens gas plan A report commissioned by Australia's oil and gas industry says blackouts would hit millions of homes under a Greens gas investment plan.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2024 The rise of the Libertarians: ‘fringe’ party could win 15 NSW council seats after Liberals’ bungle Minor party could be largest group on MidCoast council and state MP John Ruddick says ‘if you put in a development [application] we will approve it’
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2024 Labor faces a fight on housing. Could negative gearing reform help it get its groove back? Housing affordability is an issue voters care about – and Labor needs more than just scares about Peter Dutton
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2024 ‘The moment has come’: pro-building Labour yimbys are set to raise the roof Proponents of more homes, turbines and infrastructure – even on the green belt – prepare for rally at party conference
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2024 Scottish Greens face questions over offering meetings with MSPs for cash THE Scottish Greens are facing questions after it was revealed the party has been offering meetings with its senior politician in exchange for…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2024 How likely is a snap Holyrood election? Experts have say AFTER the Scottish Government suffered two defeats at Holyrood last week and with their Budget seemingly in jeopardy, the question of a snap…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2024 Liberals pay for stuff up, Labor gains ground, Greens head west and Libertarians surge – how the NSW council elections played out Voters also sent Clover Moore a message – they aren’t throwing her out, yet, but the Sydney lord mayor doesn’t have the broad support she once did
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2024 Contrasting polls spell out disaster territory and green shoots for Labor ahead of Queensland election Mixed messaging for government as they try to conquer the ‘Queensland paradox’ – wooing both urban and regional voters
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2024 Clover Moore claims historic sixth term as Sydney lord mayor Longtime independent politician thanks community for support in face of misinformation and ‘awful’ campaign