Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence' Red meat was thrown to Labor's party faithful in WA as the state was talked up as the future hub of Australia's defence strategy. AAP · Nov 8, 2025
Graham Richardson, hard-nosed former Labor minister and numbers man – obituary Renowned for wrangling factions in the Hawke government, and as an effective environment minister, the politician made ‘whatever it takes’ his mantra The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2025
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025
Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
Britain’s two-party politics is fragmenting: what unintended consequences await? On one hand, no more safe seats or long careers could mean less complacency. On the other, no big parties could mean greater corporate influence, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025
Who are ‘Mary and Joe’? The archetypal undecided voters Victorian Labor is desperate to win over Exclusive: Guardian Australia reveals carefully crafted profiles of swing voters the government believes will determine next state election The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2025
Greens prepare to tear environment reforms 'to shreds' Hopes for quick Senate passage of sweeping environment reforms appear set to be dashed with the Greens claiming they have been written for "big business". AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Powerbroker calls on Liberals, Greens to back reforms A Labor premier who helped obstruct a previous attempt at environmental reform is now calling on the Greens and coalition to get behind revised laws. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Two Sydney hospital employees critical after car mounts footpath and strikes them outside entrance – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025
Zohran Mamdani's New York Momentum Inspires Europe's Progressives Ahead of 2026 Votes Zohran Mamdani's rise in New York has inspired Europe's left-wing parties to adopt his affordability-focused, grassroots campaign model ahead of 2026. International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025
Coalition’s primary vote plunges to record low and One Nation surges to record high in Newspoll The Coalition’s primary vote slumped four points to a record low 24% in the latest Newspoll, while One Nation was up four points to a record high 15%. One Nation also surged to 15% in an Essential poll. The Conversation · Nov 3, 2025
The Coalition have a better chance of winning by chasing teal voters over One Nation voters Opposition faultlines have opened up over net zero and immigration, but the data shows there’s more to gain targeting moderate electorates The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2025
Australia must put politics aside and pass nature laws that benefit the economy and the environment. We owe it to our kids There’s no such thing as a perfect legislative solution. It’s about finding one that’s workable – for the community, for the economy and for nature The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2025
‘Young Tories are fed up’: the students switching to Reform in big numbers A ‘nasty split’ is emerging on campus with one Conservative society opting to merge with their rightwing rivals The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025
AAP · Oct 30, 2025 Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals Environmental reform analysts have weighed in on the federal government's bid to modernise Australia's dated nature protection laws, calling for a key change.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025 Minns admits mining and power projects can be fast-tracked under contentious NSW approval laws Premier has been spruiking to business how changes will facilitate investment in major projects in NSW
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025 Grattan on Friday: Albanese government hasn’t walked its talk about accountability and integrity The government used to be quite cosy with independent ACT senator David Pocock. That was back at the start, when it needed his vote.
AAP · Oct 29, 2025 Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform Long-awaited reforms to environmental protections are finally before parliament but the battle to enshrine them into law is only getting started.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Richard D North, The Independent’s first environment editor, dies aged 79 North was a pioneering green voice who later challenged the movement he helped shape, championing progress, free thought and the value of hard-won scepticism
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025 Nigel Farage could be denied a Commons majority by tactical voting, says polling expert But Reform UK set to be the largest party in the Commons after the next election, according to polls
The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025 View from The Hill: pressure on embattled Ley to do a deal on EPBC reform Sussan Ley will survive “the killing season”, as commentators dub the fag end of the political year. But she’s in bad shape.
AAP · Oct 29, 2025 'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives The AFL have hosted a meeting with four anti-stadium politicians ahead of a crucial vote that will determine the future of the Tasmanian Devils.
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025 Labour hits record low as Greens rise gaining support in London, new poll shows The YouGov survey showed Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in first place on 27 per cent
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 Labour slumps to record low in polls while Reform and Greens surge New figures from YouGov for ‘The Times’ found that 17 per cent of voters back Labour
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025 ‘Shock and anger’ as Labor proposes giving states more power over fossil fuel projects Extracts of planned changes to the EPBC Act prompt ‘anger’ from conservation organisations that fear nature protection will be weakened