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Counting in several extremely close seats continues, but some results have become clearer. In Liberal-held Bradfield, Teal candidate Nicolette Boele has taken the lead, while the Calwell distribution of preferences indicates an independent is on track to pass the Liberals and benefit from their preferences against Labor. Meanwhile, Jacqui Lambie…

The four policy sticking points that broke up the Nationals and Liberals highlight their vastly different stances on privatisation

After decades of a solid partnership, The Nationals have broken up with the Liberal Party and dismantled the coalition.

The Nationals have blown up the federal coalition following the breakdown of negotiations over key policy issues, including on nuclear power.

As the Liberal Party looks for answers after a resounding election loss, it must learn the lessons from another crushing defeat.

Cynics point out that when a party turns to a woman leader, it is often handing her a hot mess. That’s certainly so with the federal Liberals, now choosing their first female leader in eight decades.

The ballot for new leadership is not just a contest between individuals, but a struggle for the party’s future direction in the wake of resounding defeat

Amelia Hamer could only secure small primary vote swing towards Liberals in Kooyong, while Greens MP Elizabeth Watson-Brown holds inner-Brisbane seat of Ryan

The needs of Australians must be prioritised over culture wars, an ex-Liberal has urged, as the party prepares to elect a new leader after its election loss.