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We asked 13 independents how they would approach negotiations with major parties if neither wins a majority

This week’s Newspoll, conducted May 4-7 from a sample of 1,523, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous week’s Newspoll. Primary votes were 39% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (down one), 11% Greens (steady), 5% One Nation (steady), 4% UAP (steady) and 6% Others…

Many of the candidates vying for Liberal heartland seats share policy ideas and funding sources. But does that mean they aren’t truly independent?

From marginal seats with diverse communities to blue-ribbon ones with climate-focused independents, voters are fed up with political spin and are seeking policy action on big issues like the cost of living and climate change.

Incumbent MPs and first-time ‘teal’ candidates say unemployment benefit below poverty line is unacceptable

Zali Steggall says ‘Liberal moderates should make clear they would oppose any legislation’ while Christian lobby group wants Coalition to back PM’s ‘strong stand’

Despite its reputation as a progressive state, Victoria could be decisive in the event of a tight federal election

Political campaigners are able to serve digital ads to voters with increasing precision, based off their online footprints. Despite how common this practice is, an exemption for parties within Australia's privacy laws means it's not always clear how they've captured your data.

The AEC cannot intervene when a political campaign lies in its advertising, and some candidates say they're frustrated with this situation.

“People are not looking for me to be a political representative, it’s about having someone who listens and who advocates for them.”

An independent federal election candidate has won her Supreme Court bid to allow residents of Melbourne's bayside suburbs to display campaign signs.