Anger over aircraft noise expected to boost Greens’ election chances in Brisbane Voting in three seats likely to be impacted by response to opening of second runway at airport The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022
Federal election 2022: what are the chances for each party in the Senate and who will win? The makeup of the Senate will be crucial to the success of the next Australian government: here is a prediction of the seats most likely to change The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
Northern Territory veterans feel 'forgotten' and 'left out' in 2022 federal election campaign One day out from the federal election, Northern Territory veterans are calling for political hopefuls to commit "in principle" to adopting all future recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. ABC News · May 19, 2022
Labor and the Coalition's key policy promises in the 2022 federal election campaign Throughout six weeks of campaigning, the two major parties seeking to lead Australia have laid out their respective visions for the future. Here's what has been put on the table. ABC News · May 19, 2022
Their votes won't change who wins this election. So how do people in safe seats make their voices heard? Marginal seats get most of the political and media attention during the election campaign. So what's it like for those living in some of Australia's safest seats? ABC News · May 19, 2022
Watch the margins: competitive market forces have come to Australia’s rural electorates Community-based independents, regional migration and the magic of electoral marginality have the capacity to make sitting MPs work harder for every vote The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
Too little too late: voters turn on Morrison in affluent seat of Higgins The PM is on the nose in Melbourne’s inner east as voters cite inequality and pandemic failures – and a redistribution has put the Greens in a strong position The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
Australian Greens hope election focus on climate will bring their biggest representation yet Leaders eye balance of power as climate issues and independents boost the Greens’ electoral chances The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
The federal election questions soon to be resolved in Queensland Analysis: the state that has a history of favouring incumbents is facing a rightwing battle for the Senate and a potential Green wave in the city The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
Pollution, buses and broadband: local issues Guardian readers care about this federal election Guardian Australia readers got in touch with a range of concerns and we put their questions to local candidates The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
SNP's Susan Aitken returned as Glasgow City Council leader A new SNP minority administration has been formed in Glasgow, with Susan Aitken returned as council leader. The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022
Glasgow council gets new SNP administration as Susan Aitken returned as leader Susan Aitken has been re-elected as the leader of Glasgow City Council and her SNP colleague Jacqueline McLaren is the new Lord Provost. Greens councillor Christy Mearns is the deputy Lord Provost. Glasgow Live · May 19, 2022
Edinburgh Council appointments delayed after meeting lasts just 10 minutes No party tabled plans for a new council administration as negotiations continue - with the appointment of councillors to committees and the election of a new Lord Provost pushed back to next week. Edinburgh Live · May 19, 2022
Arts and culture have been all but overlooked this election – but the Greens have a big-picture plan The past term of government has been tough for arts and culture in Australia. Culture was among the worst affected by the pandemic of any aspect of society: the first to lock down; the last to have health restrictions lifted. The Conversation · May 19, 2022
ABC News · May 19, 2022 Adam Bandt says the fossil fuel industry receives $10b in federal subsidies a year. Is that correct? Greens Leader Adam Bandt says the fossil fuel industry receives $10 billion in federal subsidies per year. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers.
ABC News · May 18, 2022 Conservative lobbyists Advance Australia fall foul of election watchdog again over David Pocock voicemail Advance Australia is criticised for a voicemail message about independent Senate candidate David Pocock, but it says the former footballer is having "a sook".
ABC News · May 18, 2022 What does a hung parliament mean and how could it happen this election? If neither of the two major parties wins enough support to form government on their own at the federal election, they warn it will force them into brutal negotiations for power. But not everyone thinks a hung parliament would be a bad thing.
ABC News · May 18, 2022 Labor and Greens arts policies and what the Coalition is offering this federal election A national cultural policy, an artist's wage guarantee and an artist-in-residence program for schools are among the arts policy ideas being taken to this election.
The Conversation · May 18, 2022 LGBTIQ+ and unsure how to vote? Here are what the major parties are promising on health About one in three LGBTIQ+ voters are not sure who to vote for, or are considering changing who they vote for, this federal election, according to a survey by Equality Australia.
ABC News · May 18, 2022 What are the rules around truth in political advertising in a federal election? Signs falsely depicting independent candidates as part of the Greens are in breach of the Electoral Act, the Australian Electoral Commission says. So what are the rules?
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022 The Guardian view on the Australian federal election: say no to spin and inaction Given the Coalition’s policy vacuum, Labor offers the best hope the country will be able to rise to the challenges ahead
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022 Greens say federal government should help pay for cost of raising homes in flood-prone regions Minor party suggests grants of $20,000 per homeowner but experts suggest works – including design and engineering – usually cost a lot more
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022 Amanda Stoker targets Christian right in hopes of retaining Queensland Senate seat Assistant minister for women spends big on Facebook while narrowcasting to men’s rights supporters and anti-abortion campaigners
Glasgow Live · May 18, 2022 Glasgow community champion set to become city's new Lord Provost The Canal ward councillor, who won a community champion award last year, has received the nomination for the SNP and is expected to have the support of the Greens.
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022 Greens say it would be 'morally wrong' for Scotland to join Nato NUCLEAR weapons are “simply evil”, the Scottish Greens have said as they detailed their reasons for opposing Nato membership for an…