'A tough ask': coalition braces for by-election defeat The coalition's grip on the seat of Farrer could be over after more than 70 years, with One Nation and an independent in the box seat for a crucial by-election. AAP · May 7
‘Fed up, fired up, and finally heard’: inside the political earthquake brewing in Farrer In Australia’s regional heartland, something unusual is happening — and voters know it. The Conversation · May 7
Grattan on Friday: The Farrer result will set off a willy willy. The budget already has The run-up to a budget always sees a degree of chaos. But this year it has looked like one of those willy willies that blow up in outback Australia when the wind stirs a storm of dust. The Conversation · May 7
Hanson backflips to support volunteer in pre-poll clash Video has emerged of an altercation between a Liberal senator and a One Nation volunteer at a Farrer pre-poll station. AAP · May 7
MPs v the manosphere: ministers battle misogyny as they take a different message to men and boys across Australia ‘The whole idea is to make generational change,’ Dan Repacholi says as he embarks on listening tour with Ged Kearney The Guardian - AU · May 5
Pauline Hanson is considering a shock political move Right-wing Senator Pauline Hanson has warned her opponents not to underestimate her as she mulls over making a big call on her political career. AAP · May 5
View from The Hill: Would Pauline Hanson really risk a tilt at the lower house? As high poll numbers are increasingly emboldening One Nation, Pauline Hanson now says she might seek to move to the House of Representatives. The Conversation · May 5
Party leader flies in for debut from One Nation's MPs One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has guest-starred outside the opening of a state parliament, where her party now holds seven seats. AAP · May 4
Albanese’s ratings jump in federal polls; Liberals easily retain Nepean at Victorian byelection In both the Redbridge and Freshwater polls, Anthony Albanese’s net favourability has jumped eight points since late March to -9. In Redbridge, the Coalition rebounded from a low of 17% in March to 22%. The Conversation · May 4
Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability. AAP · May 3
A year on from the election, what has the Albanese government achieved? This time last year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was jubilant. Having just won 94 of the 150 seats in the House of Representatives, Labor had its best result in terms of seats since 1943. The Conversation · May 3
Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election The Victorian Liberals admit they will be challenged in the upcoming state election after a by-election resulted in a large swing towards One Nation. AAP · May 3
The Liberals stared down One Nation in Nepean – but they shouldn’t be popping champagne just yet Nepean might have ‘said yes for Jess’ but the Victorian Liberal leader knows her party still has a major task ahead of the November election The Guardian - AU · May 3
The Coalition is nailing its own coffin shut in Farrer. It should have had the courage to put One Nation last By directing preferences to Pauline Hanson’s party, the Coalition may deliver One Nation its first election win in the lower house The Guardian - AU · May 2
The Guardian - AU · May 2 ‘Dave is for Dave’: One Nation may gain its first elected MP in Farrer but would he survive in Hanson’s orbit? David Farley is not your typical One Nation candidate – restrained on migration and conscious of climate. But history beckons in Saturday’s byelection
AAP · May 1 Farrer fight: coalition battles to fend off One Nation A by-election prompted by Sussan Ley's retirement could provide clues about how One Nation's political resurgence is redrawing Australia's electoral map.
AAP · May 1 Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.
The Guardian - AU · May 1 Demand for guns has surged in the wake of Bondi – what will it take to make Australia safer? Premiers are rejecting Anthony Albanese’s buyback scheme amid a surge in the number of applications for gun licences
The Conversation · May 1 One Nation: built by the media, supercharged by the algorithms The media made Pauline Hanson and One Nation, but now the party holds all the power.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30 Morning Mail: Alice Springs unrest after arrest, eyes on One Nation’s funding, Australia’s funny business Police clash with rioters after Jefferson Lewis held over child’s death; how One Nation is reaping the bounty of Australia’s richest person
The Conversation · Apr 30 Coalition preferences could deliver a One Nation victory in Farrer by-election Since 2025, the radical-right One Nation party has experienced a polling surge – regularly polling ahead of the Coalition.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30 Has Gina Rinehart ‘bought’ One Nation? Pauline Hanson has the billionaire’s backing – and she’s super happy From luxury flights and Kidman-branded country attire to a steak dinner and meat pies, the rapidly expanding party is reaping the bounty of Australia’s richest person. Will voters pay the price?
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30 Angus Taylor’s shameful remarks about ‘bad’ countries obscure the bigger question – how can we make sure Australia is a good one? The Liberal party would rather sow division than solve problems – but grievance yields a bitter harvest
The Conversation · Apr 29 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Antony Green on how Farrer’s ‘breakout’ by-election will make history Early voting is now in full swing for the coming Farrer election on May 9. The by-election is being framed as a temperature check of the right in federal politics, given the rise of One Nation and the collapse of the Liberal and National parties.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 29 Rightwing provocateur’s plan to register ‘Free Palestine party’ renews concern over Victoria’s voting system Labor under pressure to scrap group voting tickets as Avi Yemini details plan to funnel votes to conservative parties at state election