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Jun 23

Dutton calls Prime Minister 'a child in a man's body'

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has labelled Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “a child in a man’s body” Peter Dutton has continued to talk...

Liberals propose abolishing Bill Shorten's seat as part of electoral boundary reviews

Nov 24, 2023

Exclusives

Liberals propose abolishing Bill Shorten's seat as part of electoral boundary reviews

EXCLUSIVE: The party is also suggesting significant changes to Melbourne and Macnamara.

Oct 27, 2023

We looked at the elections in over 120 Western Australian councils - here's what we found

Voters in WA headed to the polls for periodic elections last Saturday.

Is it Pesuttover? Liberals worried about Warrandyte by-election despite holding seat for 35 years

Aug 11, 2023

VIC

Is it Pesuttover? Liberals worried about Warrandyte by-election despite holding seat for 35 years

The state by-election in Victoria is being held on August 26.

Craig Kelly defeats AEC challenge over election sign font size

Jul 27, 2023

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Craig Kelly defeats AEC challenge over election sign font size

An court has ruled that the font on Craig Kelly’s election signage was small, but not unlawful.

Victorian Greens seek to amend constitution to prevent thermal coal mining

Jul 24, 2023

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Victorian Greens seek to amend constitution to prevent thermal coal mining

The hurdles for amending a state constitution make a Greens bill, introduced in May, unlikely to pass.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #61: Social Security and Equality

Jul 23, 2023

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #61: Social Security and Equality

New court discussion on the right to social security in Australia.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #57: Proposed NSW anti-protest legislation challenges constitutional rights

Jun 24, 2023

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #57: Proposed NSW anti-protest legislation challenges constitutional rights

The NSW Premier says protesters may be banned from streaming protests.

Fadden by-election: Could the seat turn from safe LNP to a Labor - or independent - gain?

Jun 23, 2023

QLD

Fadden by-election: Could the seat turn from safe LNP to a Labor - or independent - gain?

The by-election is being held as a result of the resignation of LNP MP Stuart Robert.

'There's gotta be a reckoning': Labor MP speaks at event alongside Moira Deeming and Katherine Deves

Jun 22, 2023

NSW

'There's gotta be a reckoning': Labor MP speaks at event alongside Moira Deeming and Katherine Deves

Greg Donnelly said he was 'disappointed' more of his colleagues didn't attend the 'war on women' event.

'Lots' of Liberals worried the party will lose Victorian state by-election

Jun 18, 2023

Exclusives

'Lots' of Liberals worried the party will lose Victorian state by-election

Voters will head to the polls in Warrandyte later this year after the resignation of incumbent Ryan Smith.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #51: To expel or not expel, that is the question

May 13, 2023

GovCheck

Common(wealth) Knowledge #51: To expel or not expel, that is the question

Moira Deeming may not be the only MP facing expulsion in 2023.

Moira Deeming expelled by Victorian Liberal MPs amid potential for defamation lawsuit

May 12, 2023

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Moira Deeming expelled by Victorian Liberal MPs amid potential for defamation lawsuit

Deeming has sat as an Independent Liberal since last month.

ANALYSIS: Fair trial and the right to legal representation

Apr 25, 2023

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ANALYSIS: Fair trial and the right to legal representation

Although often taken for granted, the right to legal representation is a relatively new right in Australia.

Make schools businesses: Liberal Democrats MP on profit-motive education

Apr 23, 2023

NSW

Make schools businesses: Liberal Democrats MP on profit-motive education

John Ruddick was elected to the NSW Legislative Council this week.

The Franklin Dam controversy: When politics meets the law

Apr 14, 2023

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The Franklin Dam controversy: When politics meets the law

How Australia’s treaty obligations can change Australian law.

Moira Deeming declares herself an Independent Liberal MP after being suspended from party

Apr 12, 2023

VIC

Moira Deeming declares herself an Independent Liberal MP after being suspended from party

The Victorian MP avoided expulsion last month.

Ex-Liberal MP Tim Smith appears on UK TV, says monarchy is 'increasing in popularity' in Australia

Apr 9, 2023

World

Ex-Liberal MP Tim Smith appears on UK TV, says monarchy is 'increasing in popularity' in Australia

Smith did not contest the 2022 Victorian state election.

ANALYSIS: Could Liberal MPs quit over Voice opposition - and does the party's stance even matter?

Apr 5, 2023

National

ANALYSIS: Could Liberal MPs quit over Voice opposition - and does the party's stance even matter?

It follows The Nationals announcing their formal opposition last year.

Moira Deeming refutes John Pesutto claim that she condemned Let Women Speak rally figures

Mar 27, 2023

VIC

Moira Deeming refutes John Pesutto claim that she condemned Let Women Speak rally figures

Pesutto claimed Deeming "specifically" condemned comments made by Kellie-Jay Keen and Angie Jones.