Greens strike conciliatory tone on super tax changes The Greens have pointed to the mandate won by Labor at the federal election in their willingness to have good-faith discussions about proposed changes to super. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Abbie Chatfield Reflects On Federal Election Drama: ‘Made Me Feel Really Targeted’ "I feel I’m often a scapegoat because of how the media portrays me as being the spokesperson on things, and they go, ‘Oh, she’s talking again…’” Pedestrian.tv · Jun 8, 2025
Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer recruited by Rockliff for snap Tasmania poll Archer lost Bass to Labor at the federal election and is a moderate ally of the premier who suffered a no confidence vote last week The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2025
Scottish Greens probe bullying complaint against Maggie Chapman MSP THE Scottish Greens are investigating a bullying complaint against MSP Maggie Chapman, the Sunday National has learned. The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2025
Archer fires an early shot amid state political turmoil Ousted federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer will attempt a return to politics as embattled state premier Jeremy Rockliff prepares to call an early election. AAP · Jun 7, 2025
Confusion and chaos reign in Tasmanian parliament with no endgame in sight A vote of no-confidence in Jeremy Rockliff’s government has pushed the state to the brink of an election that all the major players agree is a bad idea The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2025
John Rentoul answers your Farage questions: ‘Reform voters aren’t unreasonable – they’re desperate’ ASK ME ANYTHING: Our chief political commentator John Rentoul answers your questions as Nigel Farage’s Reform surges in the polls, capitalising on widespread voter disillusionment and posing a serious challenge to the political establishment The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Defections are fairly common in Australian politics. But history shows they are rarely a good career move For many years now, Australian political scientists have pointed out that established partisan allegiance is in decline. In 1967, 36% of Coalition supporters and 32% of Labor voters reported lifetime voting for their side. At the 2022 election, the Australian Election Study found the figures to be 16% and 12%. The Conversation · Jun 6, 2025
Survey reveals the exact demographics behind Reform’s growing support The rising popularity of Nigel Farage’s party is an unprecedented threat to the major parties. But where does this support come from? The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Reform leads in voting intentions – but where does their vote come from? Recent voting intention polling from YouGov (May 27) shows Reform UK in first place, 8% ahead of Labour and 10% ahead of the Conservatives, who are now in third place. The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025
Tasmania could go to an election just 16 months after its last one. What’s going on? Tasmania’s Liberal government and its premier, Jeremy Rockliff, have come under huge pressure since the state budget was handed down last week. The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025
Grattan on Friday: Albanese will need some nuance in facing a female opposition leader Anthony Albanese loves a trophy, especially a human one. He prides himself on his various “captain’s pick” candidates – good campaigners he has steered into seats. The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025
Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff to request Tasmania election after no-confidence vote State’s parliament to resume on Tuesday to pass supply bills before Rockliff again requests election be called, as budget has not yet passed The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025
Lidia Thorpe urges Albanese to ‘do his homework’ as PM insists Dorinda Cox allegations have been ‘dealt with’ Independent senator – who made complaint about Cox – says Labor needs to take bullying allegations in the workplace seriously The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025
The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025 Final counting shows polls understated Labor in 2025 election almost as much as they overstated it in 2019 With almost all primary votes now counted to two-party preferred (as I explained on May 29), Labor has won the national two-party vote by a 55.3–44.7 margin, although this may drop to a 55.2–44.8 margin once the remaining votes from Bradfield come in.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change The coalition has signed off on opposing the government's proposal to increase taxes on super balances above $3 million, labelling it unfair.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025 Morning Mail: Lidia Thorpe reveals complaint against Dorinda Cox, Victorian Liberals accused of hypocrisy, Putin ‘has to’ respond to drone attack Thorpe rejects Anthony Albanese’s claim that allegations about Cox have been ‘dealt with’
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025 Lidia Thorpe reveals she made bullying complaint about Dorinda Cox which remains unresolved Independent senator disputes Anthony Albanese’s claim allegations against Greens-turned-Labor senator have been ‘dealt with’
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 State branded climate change capital as emissions swell Greenhouse gas emissions have returned to near record levels in one state, where a decision to extend a gas plant's life has sparked nationwide protest.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 'War on woke' gives poll bump for New Zealand First A pair of fresh polls paints a different scene for New Zealand's right-wing government, with one showing a second term, and another returning Labour to power.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025 AFL’s Tasmania expansion on a knife edge amid state political uncertainty The AFL’s expansion into Tasmania is on a knife edge as the state’s politicians consider a move to oust the premier, which could potentially torpedo the Devils’ plans to join the league
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 New beginning for Greens after senator's defection The Greens have taken their first steps towards a fresh start by unveiling new portfolio allocations following some major political setbacks.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible A Liberal state could be heading for a fresh election, with its minority premier vowing to fight on in the face of a no-confidence motion he is set to lose.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025 Coronial investigation into death of Kumanjayi White on hold during criminal investigation – as it happened This blog is now closed