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ACT elects David Pocock as first independent senator, unseating Liberal Zed Seselja

Former rugby union star David Pocock makes history, becoming the first independent senator for a territory. Senator Pocock has unseated former ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja, taking the territory's second Senate seat alongside Labor's Katy Gallagher.

ABC News

Ex-Wallaby beats Liberal for Senate seat

Former Wallaby David Pocock has become the ACT's newest senator, securing the territory's second spot in the upper house.

AAP

How did the polls perform in the 2022 election? Better, but not great; also a Senate update

At the May 21 federal election, Labor won 77 of the 151 House of Representatives seats (up eight since 2019 when adjusted for redistributions), the Coalition won 58 seats (down 18), the Greens four (up three) and all Others 12 (up seven).

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Crossbenchers urge new attorney general to end prosecution of Bernard Collaery

Greens and independents back calls for Mark Dreyfuss to withdraw commonwealth consent to all charges in Timor-Leste bugging case

The Guardian - AU

ACT starts work on voluntary dying laws before rights are restored

Chief Minister Andrew Barr is confident a "long overdue" effort to scrap the Andrews Bill will allow the ACT to consider voluntary assisted dying laws.

The Canberra Times

Labor likely to get a friendly Senate and secures House of Representatives majority

UPDATE: On Monday night, the ABC called Macnamara as a Labor hold, giving Labor 76 of the 151 House of Representatives seats, enough for a majority. In the two remaining undecided seats, Labor has taken a narrow lead in Gilmore, while the Coalition is likely to hold Deakin.

The Conversation

Canberra Liberals take stock as Zed Seselja faces losing ACT Senate seat to independent David Pocock

Senator Zed Seselja is yet to concede, but the Canberra Liberals are already taking stock of the loss at the federal level and its implications for their branch going forward.

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Australian police renew calls for national firearms database following mass shootings in the US

Existing information on gun ownership and tracking undermined by inaccurate, inconsistent and incomplete data across multiple jurisdictions

The Guardian - AU

AEC received complaints about anti-Pocock robocalls

The Australian Electoral Commission received multiple complaints about the right-wing lobby group Advance Australia's robocalls.

The Canberra Times

The power of Pocock: the belief and fervour of campaign volunteers

The phenomenal enthusiasm of the David Pocock campaign volunteers.

The Canberra Times

'He will win': Pocock victory on the cards, but count could drag on

Independent experts surveyed by The Canberra Times all see one outcome as by far the most likely.

The Canberra Times

Former Liberal ACT chief ministers say moderate swing is needed

Both also pointed to territory rights as a reason for the potential loss of a Senate seat.

The Canberra Times

Barr wants Albanese to waive ACT's $100 million housing debt

The chief minister remained elusive on how likely a plan to waive the debt was.

The Canberra Times

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

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Liberals in the ACT 'have a lot of soul-searching to do' as David Pocock looks likely to secure Senate seat

As independent David Pocock looks set to win the ACT's second Senate seat, former Liberal chief minister Kate Carnell says her party has been left "with many lessons to learn."

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Taulupe Faletau stuns with two moments of brilliance amid special goodbye

Here are the latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

ABC News

Greens and Lambie set to determine Labor agenda with Senate balance of power

The future of Labor's parliamentary agenda may rest in the hands of the Greens and independent Jacqui Lambie, who look set to hold the balance of power in the Senate.

The Canberra Times

Seselja makes first comments after wave of support for Pocock for Senate seat

Zed Seselja is facing an upset loss to independent candidate David Pocock.

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The Canberra Times

Barr says election win would see new approach to territory-Commonwealth relations

Mr Barr said he looked forward to working closely with the federal Labor government.

ABC News

David Pocock on verge of historic ACT Senate victory as Liberals face losing Zed Seselja's seat

The conservationist and former Wallabies captain is poised to become the first territory senator from a minor party after polling strongly last night.

The Guardian - AU

Senate may have a progressive majority as Greens and David Pocock make election gains

If Saturday’s count points to the final result, Anthony Albanese’s government will not face a hostile upper house

The Canberra Times

Media barred from covering Zed Seselja's election night speech

Organisers told media the party was a 'private event', as counting continues in the ACT Senate race.

The Canberra Times

'Such poor form': Pocock calls out election eve robocalls

The two candidates set for the tightest race in ACT's history have made their final pledges this morning at Gordon Primary School.

The Guardian - AU

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

Don’t mention the election: why are Australia’s sports stars staying silent?

As the federal election nears, athlete activists are seemingly absent from the nation’s political playing field

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