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Liberal party should forgo ‘entitled’ Kooyong voters, says their own state Liberal MP

Tim Smith, who is retiring in November, says Coalition needs to ‘stop obsessing with the woke causes of inner-urban elites’ and focus on suburbs

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‘Shattered’ Liberals wrangle over future direction in wake of federal election defeat

Some MPs argue against blocking Labor on climate, integrity and women’s issues as conservatives push to stay on ‘sensible centre right’

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Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg concedes defeat in inner-Melbourne seat of Kooyong

The former treasurer says he rang Monique Ryan, one of the "teal" independents, congratulating her on her victory.

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Labor to make Australia proud: Albanese

Australia's 31st prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation proud of his government, as he and a small team of ministers were sworn in.

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Peter Dutton firms as next Liberal leader amid fight over future of the party

Dan Tehan and Karen Andrews both touted as potential challengers, but conservatives confident Dutton has the numbers to succeed Scott Morrison

The Guardian - AU

Victoria turns red and teal as Liberals are all but vanquished in greater Melbourne

The federal election result is highly problematic for the Liberal Party. Aside from finding itself on the opposition benches for the first time in nine years, the Liberal Party lost support in what were once its strongest electorates in Victoria. The biggest blow of all came in losing former Treasurer…

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Tim Wilson admits defeat but other Liberal MPs yet to concede to teal independents

Josh Frydenberg maintains theoretical path to victory despite being thousands of votes behind

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Labor set to face 'community crossbench'

The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.

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Teal independents punish Liberal moderates for inaction on climate crisis and integrity commission

Climate 200 convenor says ‘people who called themselves moderates didn’t deliver’ while Labor argues election shows ‘teals are eating the Liberal party alive’

The Guardian - AU

Josh Frydenberg faces federal election loss in Kooyong, as 'teal' independent Monique Ryan pulls ahead

Deputy Liberal leader Josh Frydenberg has acknowledged the task ahead of him, saying it will "difficult" but not impossible to hold onto his inner-Melbourne seat of Kooyong as he fights to stave off a challenge from "teal" independent Monique Ryan.

ABC News

Who are the independents likely headed to parliament after election night's 'teal bath'?

Several well-funded independents ran against established Liberals on a promise of climate action and government integrity. Here's how the night has turned out for them.

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Ugly Kooyong campaign goes down to wire

Voters in the key Victorian seat of Kooyong are having a final say on whether Treasurer Josh Frydenberg holds off "teal" challenger Monique Ryan.

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Labor, Liberals lodge complaints over election material in hotly contested Higgins and Kooyong

The Liberal Party has denied authorising green-coloured signs telling voters to "put Labor last".

ABC News

Morrison’s whistle-stops span the nation, but five MPs were left to fight their own battles

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conspicuous absence from five battleground seats has underscored his greatest challenge this election.

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Labor retains large Newspoll lead but Albanese's ratings fall; special poll gives Labor clear House majority

A Newspoll, conducted May 10-13 from a sample of 1,532, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, unchanged from the previous week’s Newspoll. Primary votes were 38% Labor (down one), 35% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (steady), 6% One Nation (up one), 3% UAP (down one) and 7% all Others (up one).

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Dog bandannas and digital ads: how effective is the teal independents’ campaign strategy?

Each week we ask experts to break down political advertisements: who are the candidates trying to reach, and are they succeeding?

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The wholesome, the cursed and the cringe.

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Your Whirlwind Tour Of The Minor Parties Running At The Federal Election

A complete guide covering: the good, the bad and the ones that are poisoning your uncle's Facebook feed.

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The Guardian - AU

What happens if there is a hung parliament: how would independents approach talks and what is non-negotiable?

Read the full responses from independent candidates and crossbench MPs surveyed

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‘Josh Frydenberg for PM’: stories in Chinese circulating on WeChat are positively gushing over the treasurer

Praise for the ‘prince of tennis’ and ‘super scholar’ is targeting the Kooyong community whose votes will be critical on election day

ABC News

If female 'teal' independents can shift power in politics, imagine what's possible beyond the election

Dozens of independent candidates in this election are demonstrating that women are not passive actors but forces of change in our democracy, writes Yasmin Poole.

The Guardian - AU

Josh Frydenberg pleads with unhappy Liberal voters to stick by him as pressure in Kooyong grows

As he faces off against a popular independent, the treasurer is pleading with unhappy Liberal voters to keep him as their local member

ABC News

Monique Ryan distances herself from brother's criticism of Kooyong election opponent Josh Frydenberg

Kooyong candidate Monique Ryan's family is again in the spotlight, after her brother made a series of posts critical of her opponent, including labelling Treasurer Josh Frydenberg "poisonous".

ABC News

Monique Ryan says family should be left out of Kooyong battle after mother-in-law anecdote

Kooyong independent Monique Ryan is accusing Josh Frydenberg of misquoting her mother-in-law, but the Treasurer says he remembers the interaction "word-for-word".

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Josh Frydenberg hits out at independents at official Kooyong campaign launch

Josh Frydenberg officially launches his campaign to retain the seat of Kooyong, claiming the election of independents would lead to chaos and a hung parliament.

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