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Political leaders come face to face on new battleground

Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley have stood side by side as political leaders for the first time as they prepare for federal parliament to return.

AAP · Jul 21, 2025

Morning Mail: Coalition’s net zero standoff; pope condemns Gaza ‘barbarity’; fears of a superbug surge

Liberals and Nationals entrenched over net zero; scores of Palestinians killed while waiting for food; warnings over rise of antimicrobial resistance

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2025

Federal election feel like ages ago? Parliament is now back. Here’s your political refresher

Despite many pre-election predictions, the 48th Australian parliament looks quite similar to the 47th. The Labor Party has greater representation than before: 94 Members of the House of Representatives (up from 77) and 29 Senators (up from 26).

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2025

‘Is my child safe?’: Jason Clare faces a quagmire in childcare crisis — fixing a sector without controlling all the levers

The minister must navigate a cross-jurisdictional system to ensure the safety of Australia’s children and the confidence of parents to go to work

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2025

Minority government the new normal in Tasmania as voters turn away from major parties

State’s unusual electoral system makes winning a majority difficult at the best of times. Now, facing another hung parliament, Labor is in a sticky situation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2025

After yet another election, Tasmanians are left wondering what the point of it was

When the results firmed up a few hours after polling closed on Saturday, many Tasmanians would have been wondering, “what was the point of all that?”.

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2025

'Message of inspiration': state election buoys Liberals

Tasmania's election result shows hope for the Liberals after the party lost all lower house seats in the state at the federal poll, its deputy leader says.

AAP · Jul 20, 2025

Jeremy Rockliff says he expects crossbenchers will allow Liberals to form government – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2025

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

A basketball player, a kidnapping consultant and a foster carer are just a few of the new faces set to fill the hallowed halls of parliament.

AAP · Jul 19, 2025

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.

AAP · Jul 19, 2025