Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat, as early counting of votes places the Greens ahead of her party. AAP · May 21, 2022
Hunter Labor MPs poised to govern for first time as Australia votes to oust Coalition Labor is poised to form government despite winning only 31 per cent of the primary vote. Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022
Election 2022: Hunter electorate candidates bracing for the early count after a final day campaigning Federal election 2022: Early evening situation report from the Hunter electorate Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022
Everything you need to know about the election From polling places to opinion polls, we’ve compiled all the information you need for the optimal election day experience The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022
Election analysis: 'Line-ball' Hunter electorate will prove pivotal to vote outcome The Hunter is poised to play a significant role in deciding Australia's next government when counting starts at the close of polls on Saturday night. Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2022
Saturday summary: the pre-poll surge, the drift from the majors and the scourge of ScoMo A quick cup of tea and a democracy sausage Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2022
Newspoll and Ipsos both give Labor clear leads in final polls; counting of early votes The federal election is on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm local time; that means 6pm AEST in the eastern states, 6:30pm in SA and the NT and 8pm in WA. 124 of the 151 House of Representatives seats are in the eastern time zone, 12 combined in SA and the… The Conversation · May 20, 2022
Why some voters in Sydney's west are turning to Clive Palmer's United Australia Party this election The United Australia Party is looking to boost its share of the vote in parts of Sydney and Melbourne, thanks to the legacy of COVID-19 and a reported uptick in support from the Muslim community. ABC News · May 20, 2022
Federal election 2022: what are the chances for each party in the Senate and who will win? The makeup of the Senate will be crucial to the success of the next Australian government: here is a prediction of the seats most likely to change The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
What are the rules around truth in political advertising in a federal election? Signs falsely depicting independent candidates as part of the Greens are in breach of the Electoral Act, the Australian Electoral Commission says. So what are the rules? ABC News · May 18, 2022
The Guardian view on the Australian federal election: say no to spin and inaction Given the Coalition’s policy vacuum, Labor offers the best hope the country will be able to rise to the challenges ahead The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022
For the 2022 election, we took the temperature of Australia’s marginal seats. Here’s what we learned The Anywhere But Canberra series sent reporters across the country. The similarities in voter sentiment are striking The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022
One Nation South Australia MP Sarah Game uses first speech to back refugee intake and cultural diversity New South Australian upper house MP Sarah Game uses her maiden speech to parliament to back Australia's "responsibility to help communities overseas in need" — but her mother, who is also a One Nation candidate, says they are both on the same page as Pauline Hanson. ABC News · May 18, 2022
Australian election 2022: from anti-vaxxers to revolutionaries, what do the minor parties running for the Senate stand for? Know what’s behind the innocent-sounding names of more than 30 minor and micro parties running this election, and find out what the lesser-known groups are after – before you cast your vote The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022
ABC News · May 17, 2022 Groom has only ever been held by a man. These female, non-binary candidates stand for change The southern Queensland seat of Groom has only ever been held by male conservatives. In this federal election, four women and a non-binary candidate are making waves in conservative heartland.
The Conversation · May 17, 2022 Kids don't vote but teachers and parents sure do – what are the parties offering on schools? The 2022 election campaign has not exactly been a policy fest. And one critical area we have heard very little about is schools.
Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2022 Lake Macquarie councillor Colin Grigg to stand on One Nation ticket The local pastor stood as an independent in the recent local government election, and said he resisted a political stint for years.
ABC News · May 17, 2022 Government strikes deal with Greens and SA Best to end COVID-19 emergency declaration A deal has been struck to pass law changes through the state parliament's upper house that will modify how COVID will be managed in South Australia.
The Conversation · May 17, 2022 Below the Line: A Facebook executive explains the last-minute election battle on social media – podcast What do One Nation’s Pauline Hanson and Labor’s Tanya Plibersek have in common? They are both winning the battle for eyeballs on social media, says a top Facebook official.
The Conversation · May 16, 2022 Almost 90% of us now believe climate change is a problem - across all political persuasions If a week is a long time in politics, three years is an eternity. Since the 2019 election, Australia has endured devastating megafires and unprecedented floods. Meanwhile, news of extreme weather such as India and Pakistan’s horrific heatwaves has poured in. And international pressure to act on climate change is…
ABC News · May 16, 2022 AEC on alert for electoral fraud conspiracies as fringe parties embrace Trump-style 'stolen election' lie The Australian Electoral Commission says almost half of formal warnings issued to social media platforms relate to spurious and debunked claims of voter fraud.
ABC News · May 16, 2022 What happens when a minor party or independent has the balance of power? Whether a bill becomes law can sometimes come down to a single independent or party. It's called having the balance of power.
ABC News · May 16, 2022 How important is your state's vote this election? Antony Green takes a look This election will be decided in marginal seats, but as we saw in 2019, the variation in state swings can make a huge impact. So what's the situation in your state? Antony Green takes a look.
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2022 Australian election 2022: from anti-vaxxers to revolutionaries, what do the minor parties running for the Senate stand for? Know what’s behind the innocent-sounding names of more than 30 minor and micro parties running this election, and find out what the lesser-known groups are after – before you cast your vote
ABC News · May 15, 2022 Queensland's Senate ballot includes several high-profile candidates, but it's unlikely all will secure a spot A bevy of household names are Queensland candidates vying for a seat in the Senate, but they're unlikely to all secure enough votes to head to Canberra.