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Labor appoints former opposition leader to Snowy Hydro

The Labor government has appointed former opposition leader Sussan Ley to help steer its controversial Snowy Hydro development.

AAP · Sep 14

Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind

Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

The Liberal and National parties aren't seen as parties of conviction, the opposition leader says after One Nation's historic victory in a by-election.

AAP · May 12

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How One Nation won in Farrer: the maps that show the big swings across the seat

The swing played out throughout the electorate – even in places like Albury – although the gains were largest in rural areas

The Guardian - AU · May 10

The scale of the Coalition’s loss in the Farrer byelection can’t be overstated

The politics of anxiety and grievance harnessed by One Nation are a formidable force. Angus Taylor needs to, in his own words, ‘change or die’

The Guardian - AU · May 9

'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

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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

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

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 Conversation · Apr 30

The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular?

The times might be bad, but they have suited Anthony Albanese. The explosions on the political right since the 2025 election have, in electoral terms, resulted so far mainly in a rearrangement of debris between the Coalition and One Nation.

The Conversation · Apr 26

Taylor says higher risk of ‘bad people coming from bad countries’ and that welcome to country ceremonies ‘overused’

Opposition leader doubles down on immigration policy and defends preferencing One Nation over independent in Farrer in ABC interview

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26

Something has changed in Australia. The voters of Farrer may tell us what, and how much

The major parties look like also-rans in the byelection on 9 May, with One Nation and an independent favoured to fight it out. Is this a minor curiosity, or a political earthquake?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24

Don’t call me a teal: independent Michelle Milthorpe carves a fresh path as she takes on One Nation in Farrer byelection

Milthorpe – a teacher and advocate for child sexual assault survivors – says city MPs have little understanding of challenges facing the regions

The Guardian - AU · Apr 19

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The Conversation · Apr 9

Grattan on Friday: Taylor and Canavan are chalk and cheese – and that’s a problem for Taylor

If you want a basic measure of the difference between Liberal leader Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan, compare these two reactions to US President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat this week that “a whole civilisation will die tonight”.

The Conversation · Mar 29

View from The Hill: Andrew Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy

Andrew Hastie hung out his leadership shingle in a weekend interview that may have a few Liberals wondering if the right’s factional heavyweights made the best judgement in choosing Angus Taylor for the top job.

The Conversation · Mar 16

Politics with Michelle Grattan: why Farrer is a key test for One Nation vs the Coalition

The Farrer by-election on May 9 will be a major test for new Liberal leader Angus Taylor and new Nationals leader Matt Canavan, as well as a real-time measure of One Nation’s surging poll numbers.

The Conversation · Mar 15

Polls show federal Labor losing support; One Nation looking strong in Farrer seat poll

It’s over two weeks since the United States and Israel began their war on Iran. In the federal Resolve and Morgan polls, Labor has lost support to the Greens and Others, although YouGov has Labor’s vote up one point. Left-wing voters would like Anthony Albanese to oppose the war.

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AAP · Mar 15

Liberals pledge revival as leader oversees historic low

Liberal leader Angus Taylor has launched the party's defence of a key seat ahead of a by-election as the coalition continues to suffer from dire polling.

AAP · Mar 12

Coalition promises 'beautiful' unity after messy splits

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has promised to work closely with his Liberal counterpart in a reunited coalition, despite possible policy disagreements.

The Conversation · Mar 10

View from The Hill: David Littleproud quits as Nationals leader, declaring ‘I’m buggered’

Nationals leader David Littleproud has unexpectedly quit his post, declaring he is “buggered” and “out on my feet”.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8

Nationals select former army colonel to contest Farrer byelection – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 8

One Nation candidate contesting Sussan Ley’s seat likened Julia Gillard to ‘non-productive old cow’

Pauline Hanson says ‘get over it’ and fully backs David Farley, her party’s candidate in Farrer byelection

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7

One Nation seeks a foothold in Farrer as it names byelection candidate

David Farley will contest the New South Wales seat of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley in May ballot

The Conversation · Mar 5

Farrer byelection will be on May 9

The byelection for the regional New South Wales seat of Farrer, vacated by former opposition leader Sussan Ley, will be held on May 9.

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