One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors Changing local politics in a newly minted One Nation town offer a sign of what's to come for the rest of the country as the populist party builds support. AAP · Jul 25
As One Nation surges in the polls, why are the Greens being left behind? Experts believe ‘Greens voters and One Nation voters have similar concerns’ and the party must capitalise on the emerging anti-establishment mood The Guardian - AU · Jul 11
South Australia election 2026: Labor heads for a win, the Liberals a battering and One Nation a test of surging support In an odd campaign Peter Malinauskas mocks Pauline Hanson’s anti-immigration stance and she finger-wags back. But how will her rise in the polls translate to the ballot box? The Guardian - AU · Mar 20
Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet. AAP · Feb 16
Is democracy the worst form of government – apart from all the others? We asked 5 experts Claims that democracy is in crisis are certainly not new, but recent history has given the claim a new urgency. Over the past decade or so, there has been no shortage of people expressing concern that democratic institutions are under strain. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025
One Nation, Nats tussle as Joyce dodges Hanson queries One Nation expects a sign-on surge after Barnaby Joyce joined up, although the ex-deputy PM stopped short of condoning his new leader's controversial actions. AAP · Dec 8, 2025
Protests take over from pageantry as parliament returns Protests in and around Parliament House threatened to disrupt proceedings as the nation's politicians went through the traditional ceremonies of being sworn in. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
‘A very divisive period’: the challenges facing a Liberal party in existential crisis In the first of a four-part series, Liberal party insiders look to whether Sussan Ley will lead a new era of conservative politics or face ongoing internal brawls and lingering animosity The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025
Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies Liberals need to reconnect with Australians who deserted them, Sussan Ley says as her election as the party's first female leader signals an era of refreshment. AAP · May 12, 2025
Labor’s clean sweep in Australian election suggests young male voters are bucking global trends. But why? The ALP’s massive electoral victory goes against trends across parts of the west, Asia and Africa, in which young male voters are leaning towards the right The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2025
Bullish health promises under microscope before debate The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell. AAP · Apr 15, 2025
Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west Major parties have focused their attention on the west with ferry rides and celebrity appearances kicking off another day of campaigning. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts An escalating trade war has slashed the odds of interest rate cuts for Australian mortgage-holders, including a potential mega cut weeks after the election. AAP · Apr 3, 2025
'Not the act of a friend': PM, Dutton decry US tariffs Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have "no basis in logic", Anthony Albanese says, as Peter Dutton accuses the prime minister of neglecting the US relationship. AAP · Apr 2, 2025
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?
The Canberra Times · May 14, 2022 The end of the bellwether seat? It's less than a week until election day and the ultra-marginal seat of Eden-Monaro seems to be pulling further away from its bellwether status.
ABC News · Apr 9, 2022 Morrison and Albanese are facing off in the election. This is what the polls have to say — and what to look for next There is one thing more certain than pollies kissing babies on the campaign trail: You're going to see a lot of opinion polling. We are making reading them easier for you.
The Conversation · Apr 8, 2022 Below the Line: What role will gender play in the federal election campaign? – podcast When will Prime Minister Scott Morrison call the election? And could this be the long-awaited campaign when women take the driver’s seat?
ABC News · Apr 4, 2022 With election 2022 nearly upon us, can we actually trust the opinion polls this time? There's been a lot of soul-searching after opinion polls failed to predict Scott Morrison's 2019 win, but the big question remains: Will the polls be closer to the mark this time around?
ABC News · Feb 22, 2022 How Australia's millions of non-citizens influence the votes of their relatives and friends There are millions of non-citizens residing in Australia — it's argued more attention should be paid to the influence of this cohort during election campaigns.