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Soft power in the bush: are independents the new rural influencers?

The independent runners-up for rural seats in the 2022 federal election have shown that losing the battle does not always mean losing influence

The Guardian - AU

Even if her leadership is now doomed, Annastacia Palaszczuk will still be a Labor legend in Queensland

Whatever fate awaits Annastacia Palaszczuk over the coming weeks, Queensland’s 39th – and only the second woman – premier will never lose her standing in the Australian Labor pantheon.

The Conversation

LNP takes lead in Queensland Resolve poll, but Labor still far ahead in Victoria

The Queensland state election will be held in October 2024. A Resolve poll for The Brisbane Times, conducted from May to August with a sample of 947, gave the Liberal National Party 38% of the primary vote (up five since January to April), Labor 32% (down three), the Greens 11%…

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Politician and a poet: the ‘unapologetically radical’ Green running to be Brisbane lord mayor

Jonathan Sriranganathan confirms he will be minor party’s candidate to Australia’s largest local government

The Guardian - AU

Labor, Albanese and the Voice slide in Resolve poll; Fadden byelection preference flows

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted August 9–13 from a sample of 1,603, gave Labor 37% of the primary vote (down two since the July Resolve poll), the Coalition 33% (up three), the Greens 11% (steady), One Nation 5% (down one), the UAP 2% (up one), independents 10%…

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Former Nationals MP Andrew Gee accuses opposition of using case against voice as fundraiser for the LNP

The Member for Calare, who quit the Nationals over referendum, also told Garma festival Coalition had ‘rocks in its head’ and would be seen as ‘reconciliation wreckers’

The Guardian - AU

Victoria's Labor Party plunges in a Morgan poll after Commonwealth Games axed

A Victorian Morgan SMS poll, conducted July 19–20 – the two days after Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced the 2026 Commonwealth Games would be cancelled – gave Labor a 53–47% lead over the Coalition, a huge 8.5-point gain for the Coalition since a May Morgan poll. The sample size was…

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Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily

A federal Newspoll, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,570, gave Labor a 55–45 lead after preferences, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Newspoll figures are from The Poll Bludger.

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State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.

AAP

‘A lethargic result’: Labor says it is ridiculous for Peter Dutton to take heart from Fadden byelection win

Deputy prime minister Richard Marles says byelection swing to LNP was ‘half the average swing you would expect against a sitting government’

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds charged after NSW domestic violence operation; South Australia moves to ban no cause evictions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Following an LNP win in a Queensland by-election, Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley will spearhead a coalition attack on Labor's economic management.

AAP

'No comfort' for Peter Dutton after Fadden by-election

Labor has described the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "pretty lethargic", as cost of living issues bite.

AAP

LNP candidate for Fadden says cost of living weighing

The LNP candidate for the federal seat of Fadden says voters aren't thinking about ex-LNP minister Stuart Robert's involvement in the robodebt scandal.

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The Guardian - AU

Fadden will show if voters are ready to blame Labor for the economy, or keep bashing the Coalition

Peter Dutton wants to portray the government as too focused on the voice, but while an Aston-style upset is unlikely, the opposition leader is still on thin ice

The Guardian - AU

Renegade Queensland senator Gerard Rennick appeals after being booted from LNP ticket

Speculation he could move to crossbench if appeal is unsuccessful as allies suggest he may run as an independent at next election

The Guardian - AU

Labor targets Stuart Robert and his handling of robodebt in negative ads before Fadden byelection

Series of social media ads says robodebt ‘destroyed lives’ in bid to encourage voters to turn against LNP

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Voice support slumps in Essential poll; LNP leads in Queensland

An Essential poll, conducted July 5-9 from a sample of 1,125, had “yes” to the Indigenous Voice to parliament leading by 47-43, with 10% undecided. There has been a methods change from previous Essential polls that had no undecided option.

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Stuart Robert is nowhere to be seen in Fadden but his legacy could be crucial to Peter Dutton’s fate

Few think LNP’s Cameron Caldwell will fail to win Gold Coast seat at Saturday’s byelection, yet the robodebt findings have both parties watching for a swing

The Guardian - AU

Queensland opposition leader calls for child protection overhaul

David Crisafulli says there is a ‘state sanctioned pipeline of youth criminals’

AAP

Dutton ramps up calls to reject Indigenous voice vote

Peter Dutton has ramped up calls to reject the Indigenous voice and says the public is starved of an opportunity to contest ideas surrounding it.

The Guardian - AU

Renegade Queensland senator Gerard Rennick dumped from winnable spot on LNP ticket

Party treasurer Stuart Fraser wins third spot on the ticket, below senators Paul Scarr and Susan McDonald

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Dutton goes nuclear, tobacco company’s surprise vape push, Mitch Marsh stars in Ashes

Opposition leader ramps up his calls for nuclear power as ‘next step’ from Aukus, while forgotten all-rounder has fairytale return with Test ton

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Renegade Liberal MP loses spot on senate ticket

A first-term Liberal senator known for his far-right views has lost his place on the party's ticket for the next election.

The Guardian - AU

Political future of renegade senator Gerard Rennick to be determined at LNP conference

The Liberal senator is vying for a winnable spot on the party’s federal ticket at Friday’s preselection

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