Edinburgh Election 2022: Inverleith voters promised public toilets and new recycling bins Over a third of first preference votes in Inverleith went to the Conservatives in 2017. Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022
Uncertainty hangs over Stormont’s future as NI prepares to go to the polls Sinn Fein and the DUP look set to battle it out to be Northern Ireland’s largest party at the May 5 election. The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Election preference deals and strategies that could benefit Pauline Hanson and One Nation Analysis: Preference deals can have political benefits, but they can also cause some broader problems for parties The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
‘I am taking this personally’: Victorian crossbencher Fiona Patten bemused by federal Labor preference deal Reason party leader to reconsider her support for state government after being put below Derryn Hinch’s Justice party on how-to-vote cards The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
How Do The Major Parties Measure Up On Climate Policy? We're here to help you understand and compare each major party's promises and policies and lay them all out without the political spin. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 29, 2022
‘This isn’t safe’: NSW renters fight twin battles against mould and landlords The Greens want increased protections for tenants to ensure homes are mould-free and have adequate waterproofing The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022
Glasgow Election 2022: Pollokshields recovery to be one consideration for voters Ten candidates are standing for election in the ward, which is one of the most diverse in the city, including all four of the councillors elected in the 2017 vote. Glasgow Live · Apr 28, 2022
Ofcom dismisses Green Party complaint against BBC over Stormont election coverage The Greens submitted a complaint over the BBC giving more pre-election coverage to TUV despite the party having fewer MLAs Belfast Live · Apr 28, 2022
Ofcom rejects unfairness complaint over BBC NI’s election coverage The Green Party claimed the corporation was giving more prominence to the Traditional Unionist Voice party despite it having fewer Assembly seats. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Midlothian Council Election 2022: Scottish Greens bid to regain seat in Bonnyrigg Bonnyrigg ward's former Scottish Greens councillor Ian Baxter lost his seat at the 2017 election when the Conservatives saw a surge at the polls - now they are looking to win it back. Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2022
SA Greens to push for rent controls The Greens in South Australia have urged the state government to introduce rent controls to help low-income earners. AAP · Apr 28, 2022
Students demand answers on how politicians will address youth issues For many Queensland year 12 students, it's the first time they'll vote in a federal election, all while they're still in school. The ABC brings together politicians and students to discuss the issues. ABC News · Apr 27, 2022
Climate change and aged care key election issues in town hall debate in seat of Brisbane The LNP's Trevor Evans campaigned hard on climate change at a town hall debate in the seat of Brisbane last night after Labor and the Greens doubled their vote last election in what is the "youngest" electorate in the country. ABC News · Apr 27, 2022
Greens to push for coal export levy if they hold balance of power Adam Bandt to unveil minor party’s climate policy including making Australia a ‘renewable energy superpower’ and net zero by 2035 The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022 In kaleidoscopic Longman, the status quo is dead. Who will voters turn to? There is a diversity of views in this seat north of Brisbane. But some issues people care about are not on the radar of the major parties
Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022 Dundee Cycling Forum launch manifesto in lead up to local elections The group that champions active travel have proposed changes to the city’s infrastructure.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022 Australian minor parties condemn ‘discriminatory’ ban on dual citizens in parliament Parties from across political spectrum lament ‘racist’ citizenship requirement as several candidates’ eligibility in doubt
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 27, 2022 The Greens’ Brissy Candidate Put Campaign Ads On Grindr & They’re Topping Morrison’s Photo-Ops Politics for your head AND your holes.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 Why isn't dental included in Medicare? Are any parties promising better dental care? Only a fraction of the population can access government-funded dental check-ups. It all comes down to money, and a decision made almost five decades ago.
The Conversation · Apr 26, 2022 Labor retains clear Newspoll lead and large Ipsos lead as record number of candidates nominate This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 20-23 from a sample of 1,538, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, unchanged from last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (up one), 36% Coalition (up one), 11% Greens (down one), 4% UAP (steady), 3% One Nation (down one) and 9% for all Others (steady).
ABC News · Apr 25, 2022 In election 2022 battleground seats, voters are switching off politics but economic issues loom From marginal seats with diverse communities to blue-ribbon ones with climate-focused independents, voters are fed up with political spin and are seeking policy action on big issues like the cost of living and climate change.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2022 Why not both? Voters in two key WA seats doubtful about ‘Morrison plus McGowan’ deal Swan and Hasluck could be among the seats to fall if Labor gets a swing just one-third as big as Mark McGowan’s at state level
Reuters · Apr 25, 2022 Explainer-Coalitions and cohabitation? France’s shifting political landscape For re-elected Emmanuel Macron, focus is quickly shifting to legislative elections in June when, the readout from Sunday's runoff win suggests, he may struggle to gain the clear legislative majority that French voters tend to bestow on their presidents.
The Conversation · Apr 25, 2022 Labor maintains election-winning leads in Newspoll and Ipsos, as opposition to unveil Pacific initiatives Labor has maintained unchanged its solid two-party leads in both Newspoll and the Australian Financial Review’s Ipsos poll.
Manchester Evening News · Apr 25, 2022 The ones to watch in Trafford in next week’s local election Currently, the council has 40 Labour councillors, 16 Conservative councillors, three Liberal Democrat councillors and three Green councillors.