Speak to multicultural Australia, elder tells Liberals The coalition is being urged to sharpen its messaging in diverse communities as it flails in the polls and its popularity is eclipsed by Pauline Hanson. AAP · Jul 2
Political lobbyists, NSW Liberals and a fugitive developer are facing corruption allegations. Here’s what you need to know Anti-corruption body examining allegations Liberal figures accepted donations to recruit members and also received money from fugitive Toplace developer Jean Nassif The Guardian - AU · Jul 2
Migration is dropping, but public concern is climbing. Why? Net overseas migration is declining. It peaked in 2023, and as of mid-2026 it has dropped by 45%. The Conversation · Jul 1
Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent Down in the polls, Liberal leader Angus Taylor will look to reconnect with voters through a blitz of marginal seats as parliament rises for its winter break. AAP · Jul 1
Labor gains in three further polls; Trump’s ratings recover slightly Three further federal polls have been released since Monday’s article, for a total of five polls since Sunday. The Conversation · Jul 1
Morning Mail: abuse survivor ‘stabbed in the back’, One Nation’s poll slip, Serena WIlliams returns to Wimbledon A legal tactic by the Christian Brothers has denied a survivor his day in court; Essential survey shows some Hanson policies are unpopular The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
View from The Hill: Even when they’re doing quite well, Liberals find a way to put their foot in it The Liberals, it seems, can’t resist returning to damaging infighting even in the one part of the country where things have been going quite encouragingly for them. The Conversation · Jun 30
Liberals push for 'discipline' after party rebrand call The Liberal Party's leaders are urging members to stay on target following a frontbencher's call for an overhaul as parliament nears its winter break. AAP · Jun 29
First the Kingo, now Bean: One Nation holds first branch meeting in ACT 'I know what Canberrans and what our community is like.' The Canberra Times · Jun 29
View from The Hill: Liberals now wedged in tunnel, staring at a sinkhole The Liberal Party reminds one of that cumbersome machine, nicknamed Florence, that became stuck (twice) in a tunnel in the Snowy 2.0 project. The Conversation · Jun 29
Two new polls show drop in support for One Nation and the Coalition In two new polls taken in the week after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, support for One Nation and the Coalition combined is down three points to 46% in Newspoll and four points to 47% in Redbridge. The Conversation · Jun 28
Court rules identities of multiple survivors of Bondi attack cannot be published – as it happened This blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 28
Morning Mail: One Nation election finances face scrutiny, Trump’s new Iran threats, why your super already invests in AI Electoral officials examine One Nation expenses; fresh strikes threaten Middle East peace talks The Guardian - AU · Jun 28
Getting Murdoched is a fascinating study of the Murdoch media’s bullying tactics Rupert Murdoch is almost certainly the most globally influential Australian. That Australia has one of the most concentrated media markets in the world is, sadly, a reflection of his influence, even though he has relinquished citizenship to become a dominant media figure in the United States. There are already a… The Conversation · Jun 28
AAP · Jun 28 Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check' Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28 Pauline Hanson’s One Nation withdrew more than $800,000 of election spending claims after AEC inquiries The Australian Electoral Commission is examining if party breached laws in its $6m public funding claim after the last election, documents show
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28 The Victorian Greens are taking a page from Mamdani’s policy playbook. Can they combat rising rightwing populism? State leader Ellen Sandell says party offers a ‘hopeful and bold’ alternative, but sceptics doubt whether message is resonating with voters
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28 Paul Hogan has reportedly called Pauline Hanson a ‘pelican’. Please explain? Crocodile Dundee was held up by the One Nation leader as an exemplar of ‘Australian monoculture’. Hoges had other ideas
The Conversation · Jun 28 Without Nine’s shackles, Karl Stefanovic is free to become a culture warrior hero Karl Stefanovic’s exit from Nine will accelerate his transition from morning television star to right-wing podcast provocateur.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27 Pro-One Nation Facebook groups appear to be run by foreign ‘meme factories’ that monetise content Exclusive: Guardian analysis suggests several groups with thousands of members run by what expert calls ‘engagement farm’ operations in south-east Asia
AAP · Jun 26 Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance As Labor flags, the coalition paints itself out of the picture and One Nation surges, Community Strong Australia will experiment with a new political formula.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26 Massive wins and the promise of change – but that’s where the Starmer-Albanese similarities end While Anthony Albanese calls ousted British PM Keir Starmer his mate, the pair share very different political fortunes
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26 Here we Joh again? The spectre of Bjelke-Petersen still looms large over Queensland The LNP’s unapologetic moves on Indigenous issues, crime, transgender healthcare and police-led suppression of protests are a throwback to days many thought had come and gone
The Conversation · Jun 26 Teal independents’ new party presents an opportunity – and a risk Former independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have announced the formation of their new political party, Community Strong Australia, kicking off a 100-day consultation period.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26 Karl Stefanovic’s warp-speed journey to the right sparks warning from PM – but others seem A-OK with podcast interview SA premier says Tommy Robinson’s appearance ‘crosses the line’ – and Nine executives agree. Plus: David Koch rails against Logies snub