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Defections are fairly common in Australian politics. But history shows they are rarely a good career move

For many years now, Australian political scientists have pointed out that established partisan allegiance is in decline. In 1967, 36% of Coalition supporters and 32% of Labor voters reported lifetime voting for their side. At the 2022 election, the Australian Election Study found the figures to be 16% and 12%.

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Survey reveals the exact demographics behind Reform’s growing support

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Reform leads in voting intentions – but where does their vote come from?

Recent voting intention polling from YouGov (May 27) shows Reform UK in first place, 8% ahead of Labour and 10% ahead of the Conservatives, who are now in third place.

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Tasmania could go to an election just 16 months after its last one. What’s going on?

Tasmania’s Liberal government and its premier, Jeremy Rockliff, have come under huge pressure since the state budget was handed down last week.

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese will need some nuance in facing a female opposition leader

Anthony Albanese loves a trophy, especially a human one. He prides himself on his various “captain’s pick” candidates – good campaigners he has steered into seats.

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Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff to request Tasmania election after no-confidence vote

State’s parliament to resume on Tuesday to pass supply bills before Rockliff again requests election be called, as budget has not yet passed

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe urges Albanese to ‘do his homework’ as PM insists Dorinda Cox allegations have been ‘dealt with’

Independent senator – who made complaint about Cox – says Labor needs to take bullying allegations in the workplace seriously

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Final counting shows polls understated Labor in 2025 election almost as much as they overstated it in 2019

With almost all primary votes now counted to two-party preferred (as I explained on May 29), Labor has won the national two-party vote by a 55.3–44.7 margin, although this may drop to a 55.2–44.8 margin once the remaining votes from Bradfield come in.

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Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

The coalition has signed off on opposing the government's proposal to increase taxes on super balances above $3 million, labelling it unfair.

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Morning Mail: Lidia Thorpe reveals complaint against Dorinda Cox, Victorian Liberals accused of hypocrisy, Putin ‘has to’ respond to drone attack

Thorpe rejects Anthony Albanese’s claim that allegations about Cox have been ‘dealt with’

The Guardian - AU

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.

AAP

Lidia Thorpe reveals she made bullying complaint about Dorinda Cox which remains unresolved

Independent senator disputes Anthony Albanese’s claim allegations against Greens-turned-Labor senator have been ‘dealt with’

The Guardian - AU

State branded climate change capital as emissions swell

Greenhouse gas emissions have returned to near record levels in one state, where a decision to extend a gas plant's life has sparked nationwide protest.

AAP

'War on woke' gives poll bump for New Zealand First

A pair of fresh polls paints a different scene for New Zealand's right-wing government, with one showing a second term, and another returning Labour to power.

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The Guardian - AU

AFL’s Tasmania expansion on a knife edge amid state political uncertainty

The AFL’s expansion into Tasmania is on a knife edge as the state’s politicians consider a move to oust the premier, which could potentially torpedo the Devils’ plans to join the league

AAP

New beginning for Greens after senator's defection

The Greens have taken their first steps towards a fresh start by unveiling new portfolio allocations following some major political setbacks.

AAP

Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible

A Liberal state could be heading for a fresh election, with its minority premier vowing to fight on in the face of a no-confidence motion he is set to lose.

The Guardian - AU

Coronial investigation into death of Kumanjayi White on hold during criminal investigation – as it happened

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Premier on thinner ice amid no-confidence threat

Pressure on a state Liberal premier, who governs in minority, has ramped up over accusations of budget mismanagement.

The Guardian - AU

Mehreen Faruqi accuses University of Melbourne of ‘witch hunt’ for expelling students over pro-Palestine protest

Exclusive: Two further students suspended, with the four given 20 days to lodge an appeal, after vice-chancellor accused group of ‘improper conduct’

AAP

'Serious test' for Greens as senator defects to Labor

The Greens will need to decide what they stand for, as the minor party is accused of having lost its way after a second Indigenous senator quits its ranks.

AAP

Bombshell defection boosts Labor's majority in Senate

Greens senator Dorinda Cox has defected to Labor, saying her values better aligned with the government despite having heavily criticised its policies.

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Holyrood Election 2026 news, interviews and updates

Stay up to date with the 2026 Holyrood election – polls, party moves, and how Scotland’s Parliament vote works.

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The SNP: All news, interviews and updates

The SNP are a centre-left and social democratic party and are Scotland's leading party.

The Guardian - AU

What went wrong for the Greens in the Australian election?

The Greens lost three seats and a leader at the 2025 federal election. Here’s how it happened

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