Splits, fusions and evolutions: how Australia’s political parties took hold
In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...
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Australia Billionaires Pour Funds Into Parties Ahead of Election
Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart increased her donations to the center-right Liberal National opposition by more than 200% in the most recent political contribution data, as the country ...
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Clive Palmer takes fight to re-register United Australia Party before federal election to High Court
Clive Palmer is seeking to re-register his United Australia Party (UAP) ahead of the next federal election ... the implied right to freedom of political communication. In a word — votes.
U.S. News & World Report10d
Western Australia Calls Election in Test for Albanese Before National Vote
An improved performance by the conservative opposition Liberal party in Western Australia will put pressure on Albanese, who faces a close contest in the upcoming federal election. Western ...
The New York Times12d
Australia’s Top Conservative Follows Trump’s Playbook, Up to a Point
Mr. Dutton, the head of Australia’s main center-right political party, hopes to oust Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an election that must be held by May 17. Mr. Albanese has been under ...
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Australian political parties hit by 'state actor' hack, PM says
Australia's parliament was the subject of an attempted hack Australia's main political parties and parliament ... The nation will hold an election within months. The attack being investigated ...