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Labor and Coalition level at 50-50 on two-party preferred in YouGov poll
A YouGov poll has Labor and the Coalition tied 50-50 on two-party preferred, with One Nation leading the primary vote on 27 per cent.
Australian politics faces shift not seen since WWII, panel says
A rate rise, a surcharge mess and an ATO backflip have rattled Labor, as a new Newspoll shows Labor, One Nation and the Coalition all in the 20s.
George Megalogenis: three shocks reshaping Australian politics
Author George Megalogenis says migration, a changed workforce and a shaky world order have remade Australian identity and the electoral map, and politics…
AI firms must prove safety systems work under proposed new rules
Under proposed federal regulation, AI companies would have to show their safety systems are consistently up to scratch, as Canberra moves to govern AI safety.
One Nation on 30% as Labor holds record majority, News Poll finds
Labor holds 94 seats, yet News Poll has One Nation on 30% and Labor on 27%. We look at the numbers, the state-by-state split and what comes next.
Coalition plan would cut net migration to 100,000 a year
The Coalition's 'Australia First' migration plan targets 100,000 net overseas migrants, fewer student visas and a halved humanitarian intake.
Opposition questions cost of Fiji Pre-COP summit attended by Albanese
A four-day Pacific climate summit in Fiji attended by PM Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen faces opposition criticism over its cost and thin turnout of world…
CPAC Australia founder Andrew Cooper warns of government overreach
CPAC Australia founder Andrew Cooper talks government overreach, free speech and the conservative conference's 2026 lineup in a 4BC Brisbane interview.
Labor, PM and Treasurer slide together in latest poll
New polling shows support for Labor, the Prime Minister and the Treasurer all sliding, as voters voice growing frustration over cost-of-living pressures.
One Nation's Farrer by-election win sparks questions over party control
One Nation's landslide Farrer byelection win raises questions about its rapid rural rise and internal party structure.
Barnaby Joyce blames government spending for RBA rate rise to 4.6%
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says federal spending, not just the Reserve Bank, is driving interest rates higher for households across Logan and Brisbane.
Mount Isa tax offset 'won't buy a coffee', immigration tour says
A nationwide tour against mass immigration reached Mount Isa, comparing a driller's $200,000 wage and $6.50 weekly tax offset with the region's mineral wealth.
One Nation overtakes major parties in Queensland poll
New Queensland polling shows One Nation ahead of Labor and the LNP on primary vote, with Pauline Hanson emerging as a top preference for many voters.
Labor primary vote slumps to 27 per cent in Newspoll under Albanese
Newspoll shows Labor support has fallen to 27 per cent, down from 37 a year ago, as Albanese pushes UN Security Council bid and AI regulation in New York.
Taylor blasts PM over silence on Services Australia AI hack
Angus Taylor accuses the PM of being out of touch after a Services Australia AI breach from June surfaced while he was in New York for the UN.
Barnaby Joyce says Coalition-One Nation talks already underway
Barnaby Joyce claims senior Coalition figures have discussed working with One Nation after the next election, despite Angus Taylor denying any such talks.
Nuclear power could end Australia's climate wars, advocate says
Nuclear for Australia founder Will Shackleton says the US, UK and France back nuclear across party lines, and Queensland should follow before its energy gap…
Greens co-founder Drew Hutton explains why he quit the party
Australian Greens co-founder Drew Hutton reflects on leaving party politics, criticises wind farms on biodiverse ridgelines, and says major parties have lost…
Petrol prices jump almost 40 cents a litre as government rejects excise cut
Australian petrol prices have spiked dramatically this month, pushing costs close to record levels.
Political blame game erupts as new home sales plunge
New home sales and construction activity are sliding across Australia as another interest rate rise lands, sparking a fresh political fight over the housing…
Tony Burke unveils migration crackdown amid 'One Nation light' jibes
Tony Burke reveals a migration overhaul cutting net overseas numbers from 305,000 to 225,000, as the Coalition and critics accuse Labor of copying One Nation.
Labor-Coalition migration talks collapse as One Nation gains
Labor and the Coalition have failed to agree on migration reform, stalling Tony Burke's promised overhaul as One Nation gains political ground.
Labor to bypass Parliament on migration crackdown
Labor plans to sidestep Parliament and use regulation to cut net migration to 225,000, targeting student, family and bridging visas amid Senate opposition.
Poll finds 62 per cent of Australians back cutting refugee intake
New Resolve polling shows most Australians want the refugee intake slashed and tougher migration rules, as political parties race to finalise policy.
Parliamentary stunts are eroding voters' trust, expert warns
With a federal election over a year away, Canberra's slide into singalongs, insults and personal attacks is doing more harm than good, a credibility…
One Nation to call for 750,000 visa cuts in migration overhaul
Pauline Hanson's One Nation is set to release a policy targeting 750,000 visa holders as part of a sweeping plan to reduce Australia's migration intake.
Albanese defends late mother after Pauline Hanson housing comments
PM Albanese fires back at Pauline Hanson over social housing remarks about his late mother, as new polling shows trust in Labor at its worst since 2022.
Pauline Hanson's outsider brand traces back to 1996 maiden speech
Pauline Hanson has built nearly 30 years of political capital on an outsider image, but a closer look raises questions about how genuine that identity really…
How Australia's government works: the key roles explained
From the Monarch to the crossbench, here's a clear breakdown of how Australia's parliamentary system fits together and who holds real power.
Police called to One Nation event in Ascot Vale after violent clash
A One Nation campaign event in Ascot Vale descended into violence when a passerby clashed with volunteers at a meet and greet with ex-footballer John Barnes.
One Nation filling Liberal working-class void, analyst says
Polling expert Kos Samaras warns the Liberal Party has shed its working-class base to One Nation as Australia's political landscape fractures.
Alastair Campbell says populism has never made life better for anyone
Alastair Campbell tells the ABC that populist politics delivers only division and failure, and warns Australia's Labor to fight back harder against the far…
One Nation surges to 30% as Australia's top party in new poll
One Nation leads Labor 30% to 26% in the latest News24 Pulse YouGov survey, as dissatisfaction with PM Albanese hits 59% and immigration concern grows.
Hastie brands Hanson and Joyce 'lying cowards' over traitor cartoon
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie has unleashed on One Nation after a cartoon on the party's website labelled him a traitor over his testimony in the Ben…
Queensland crime rate hits 23-year high despite government claims
A criminology expert warns Queensland's overall crime rate has risen 3.5% to a 23-year peak, calling into question the government's new bail laws.
Ex-MPs slam politicians' TikTok stunts as voters tune out
Former Labor MP Michael Danby and 4BC host Gary Hardgrave argue social media gimmicks are making politicians look foolish rather than winning younger voters.
Coalition plans 10-year jail for flag burning and memorial vandalism
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor will introduce legislation criminalising Australian flag desecration and war memorial vandalism, with penalties of up to 10…
One Nation wins Secret Harbour by-election, wresting WA seat from Labor
One Nation has taken a seat from Labor for the first time ever, after Secret Harbor's primary vote collapsed 55 points in five years. What stops them next?
One Nation polls above Liberals as Angus Taylor wins leadership
A Four Corners investigation exposes the existential battle tearing apart Australia's right-wing parties, as One Nation hits record poll highs and the…
Punters Politics host Conrad Benjamin on moving from teaching to politics
Political podcaster Conrad Benjamin on how years teaching economics across Australia and China shaped his ability to cut through complex political noise for…
One Nation eyes Jim Chalmers' Queensland seat of Rankin
New polling puts up to 19 Queensland seats in One Nation's sights — including Treasurer Jim Chalmers' once-safe Logan electorate of Rankin.
OPV return could hand Queensland seats to One Nation, experts warn
Queensland's LNP Premier faces scrutiny over his pledge to restore optional preferential voting ahead of 2028, with analysts warning the move could boost One…
Matt Canavan says One Nation can't stay on same page with just six MPs
Nationals leader Matt Canavan says One Nation is already stumbling with only six members, after Pauline Hanson outlined three different migration policies in…
One Nation shocks Labor in WA by-election upset
One Nation has claimed victory in the Secret Harbour by-election south of Perth, sending shockwaves through Labor and Liberal ranks as the party eyes more WA…
One Nation wins Labor seat of Secret Harbour in WA by-election
One Nation claims the safe Labor seat of Secret Harbour in WA with a 17.5% swing, as a new poll puts the party ahead of Labor nationally on primary votes.
One Nation takes safe Labor seat of Secret Harbour in WA by-election
A stunning by-election result in WA's Secret Harbour seat has rattled federal Labor, with analysts warning Treasurer Jim Chalmers could lose his own seat.
Inside Australia's lobbying web: access, influence and secrecy
A Four Corners investigation exposes how lobbyists gain privileged access to Australian politicians — and how little the public knows about it.
One Nation surge signals historic shift in Australian politics
A new documentary explores why voters are abandoning the Liberal Party for One Nation, with analysts calling it the biggest political shift since the 1950s…
Labor's humanitarian migration cut overturned in cabinet dispute
The Albanese government descended into public disarray over humanitarian migration targets, with a minister's announcement reversed by the PM within hours.
One Nation wins WA by-election in safe Labor seat
Pauline Hanson's One Nation has pulled off a stunning by-election win in a Western Australian Labor stronghold, with a near-30% swing rattling both major…
One Nation eyes Perth by-election upset in Labor stronghold
One Nation is mounting a serious challenge in Secret Harbour at Perth's upcoming by-election, targeting a seat long considered safe Labor territory.
How Australia's political system works: a clear guide
From the Governor-General to your local MP, here's a plain-language breakdown of how Australia's three-tier parliamentary democracy actually functions.
One Nation surge splits right-of-centre vote as major parties shed support
Major party support has collapsed below 50% in polls as One Nation's rise reshapes Australian politics in what analysts call the biggest shift since the 1950s.
Queensland unveils tough new bail breach laws
Queensland's government will introduce landmark bail laws this week after data shows 87% of serious repeat offenders reoffend while on bail.
Beijing ambassador says Australia must respect China's core interests
A defence analyst warns Australia is growing more economically dependent on China just as Beijing's new ambassador urges Canberra to respect its 'core…
Canberra debate over early super access for housing and medical needs
A fierce political debate has erupted over whether Australians should access superannuation early for housing or urgent medical needs, with experts divided.
How Labor won the 2022 election and the Coalition lost it
Inside the campaign decisions, character controversies and teal wave that handed Anthony Albanese the keys to The Lodge in May 2022.
Keating idea to fold Australia's super into Centrelink sparks alarm
A warning from 4BC Brisbane: with federal and state debt topping $2 trillion, could the government turn its eye to Australia's $4.4 trillion superannuation…
MP moves to suspend standing orders for debate on femicide in parliament
A federal MP moved to suspend standing orders in the House of Representatives to force debate on femicide and domestic violence, citing 45 women killed this…
One Nation vows to be SA's strongest-ever opposition
One Nation SA president Carlos Corimba says the party is riding a grassroots wave ahead of Saturday's state election, with polls showing 22% support statewide.
Queensland bill strips community rights despite 90% opposition
A bill granting Queensland's Deputy Premier sweeping development powers faces a Parliament vote, with 90% of public submissions opposing its passage.
Working holiday visa processing slowed as government targets migration
The federal government has quietly slowed working holiday visa processing as it seeks to reduce overall migration, raising alarm among regional employers.
Robbie Katter says gun buyback targets farmers, not criminals
Queensland MP Robbie Katter has slammed the proposed national gun buyback as a billion-dollar deflection that punishes licensed owners while ignoring illicit…
No Australian prime minister has won re-election since Rudd's 2007 win
Six prime ministers in a decade, relentless leadership coups and US-style attack ads — why Canberra has become one of the most cutthroat political arenas on…
Australia's major political parties explained
A plain-English guide to Labor, the Liberal-National Coalition, the Greens, and minor parties — what they stand for and who they represent.
Federal parliament clashes over Tomago smelter bailout, housing and roads
Australia's House of Representatives clashed over nickel worker job losses, a $1.3bn western Melbourne road package, a housing crisis, and aircraft noise in…
How Australia's federal parliamentary democracy works: a clear guide
From the King to local councils, here's how Australia's three-tier federal parliamentary democracy operates — and how elections actually work.
Hanson pushes migration ban as Labor pauses holiday visas
One Nation's Pauline Hanson proposes banning migrants from high-risk travel advisory countries, while Labor quietly halts working holiday visas from 24 nations.
Hanson calls for early super access to buy first home
Pauline Hanson's push to let Australians dip into super for housing has reignited a fierce debate about retirement savings ahead of the federal election.
One Nation's surge explained: why Australia's populist right is rising
From a Queensland fish and chip shop to the Senate floor, One Nation's revival is reshaping Australian politics as Labor's lead narrows.
Shadow treasurer hits back at Albanese over falling house prices
Tim Wilson slams PM Albanese for welcoming falling house prices, warning millions of homeowners face devastating wealth losses as the real fix—supply—goes…
Coalition MP blasts Labor on taxes, housing and inflation in Question Time
A Coalition MP has attacked the Albanese government in parliament over tax hikes on small businesses and trusts, the housing shortage, and Australia's 3.6%…
South Australia launches Australia's first royal commission into AI
South Australia becomes the first Australian state to establish a Royal Commission into artificial intelligence, signalling growing government concern over…
Frecklington blames Labor's 2016 laws for repeat youth offenders
Queensland AG Deb Frecklington says Labor's rollback of youth justice laws in 2016 created a generation of hardcore repeat offenders, as pressure mounts for…
One Nation tops polls as voters abandon major parties
Pauline Hanson's One Nation has surged to become Australia's most popular party on primary vote, driven by cost-of-living anger and disillusionment with Labor…
Hanson, Taylor and Canavan feature in News24 centre-right inquiry
News24 investigates the deepening divisions within Australian centre-right politics, featuring One Nation's Hanson, Liberal leader Taylor and Nationals chief…
Australia's political parties explained ahead of federal election
From Labor to the Greens and beyond, here's a plain-English guide to the major and minor parties contesting Australia's federal election.
Labor primary vote hits 10-year low as Parliament returns
Labor's primary vote has slumped to 29% in the latest Newspoll, matching lows last seen under Julia Gillard, as Albanese faces pressure on multiple fronts.
Rudd vs Gillard: how Labor's 2010 coup changed Australian politics
Why did Labor knife Kevin Rudd mid-first-term? The Copenhagen fallout, a fractured cabinet and the NSW Right faction's decisive role in Australia's most…
One Nation tops poll as Australia's most popular party
A new poll has shocked Australian politics, with One Nation overtaking Labor in primary vote support to become the country's most popular party.
Albanese says cost of living is driving One Nation surge
Both major parties are losing voters to One Nation as petrol prices threaten to rise and Australians feel the pinch of cost-of-living pressures.
Turnbull says close to half of parliament drank to cope with depression
Former PM Malcolm Turnbull lifts the lid on Canberra's hidden mental health crisis, Trump comparisons, the 'Bonk Ban', and his own battle with depression.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation moves from fringe to mainstream
Once dismissed as a fringe movement, Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is surging in polls and winning seats as Australia's political centre fractures.
Australia's billionaires ranked by political clout
A systematic scorecard ranks Australia's most politically active billionaires on wealth, donations, and whether their influence serves voters or themselves.
Hanson blames teachers after Brisbane-area student walkouts target her
Pauline Hanson says left-wing educators are to blame after students handed out flyers urging school walkouts under the banner 'Students Say No to Hansen'.
Queensland's 28th Governor: Can the Governor-General Sack the PM?
Justice Thomas Bradley named Queensland's 28th governor as debate flares over whether the Governor-General can remove an unpopular prime minister.
One Nation's rise exposes Liberal Party's identity crisis
Political commentator Jaimie Johnstone says One Nation's growth isn't a mystery — it's the predictable result of Liberals abandoning their own voters over two…
Hanson bars ABC and Guardian from One Nation campaign launch
Pauline Hanson excluded the ABC, The Age and The Guardian from One Nation's Victorian campaign launch, drawing sharp criticism over political accountability.
Hanson grills Labor over immigration numbers in Senate clash
One Nation's Pauline Hanson challenged the Labor government over immigration levels in a heated Senate exchange, questioning permanent visa numbers and…
Queensland social housing audit finds hundreds of ineligible tenants
A Queensland audit of 46,000 social housing properties has freed up hundreds of homes after finding high-income earners and property owners in the system.
Ben Carroll sworn in as Victorian Premier after Jacinta Allan quits
Ben Carroll has been sworn in as Victoria's new Premier after Jacinta Allan's shock resignation triggered a Labor leadership ballot in state parliament.
Australia faces debate over adding more federal parliament seats
As federal and state governments push to expand parliamentary numbers, critics argue Australia needs fewer, better politicians — not a bigger political class.
Australia ranks second to Brazil for media concentration
Australia ranks second only to Brazil for media concentration, with a handful of billionaires controlling up to 90% of what the country reads and watches.
Labor MPs tell Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan she has lost caucus support
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a caucus revolt as MPs urge her to quit, while Australians brace for a loud nationwide emergency alert test on their…
Labor national conference in Adelaide highlights One Nation threat
Labor's national conference in Adelaide reveals growing anxiety over One Nation's rising polls, gas tax pressure, and AUKUS protests within the party.
Hanson says elite criticism is fuelling One Nation surge
Pauline Hanson tells 4BC that voter anger at the political establishment is driving One Nation's rising polls, as she reflects on a 900-strong Perth crowd.
Angus Taylor rules out formal arrangement with One Nation
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor rules out any One Nation deal and pledges relief for small businesses amid record insolvency rates.
Barnaby Joyce fires back at ABC critics, warns on debt and homelessness
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has dismissed left-wing outrage over his ABC interview, while raising alarm about national debt, Chinese submarines and rising…
One Nation surges to 30% in new poll, matching Labor
A new Newspoll has One Nation drawing level with Labor at 30%, reshaping the outlook for the 2028 federal election with preferences set to decide the winner.
Victorian minister breaks ranks over corruption crisis in Allan cabinet
A senior Victorian minister has publicly broken with Premier Jacinta Allan over a growing corruption crisis, raising questions about her leadership.
Bob Katter calls One Nation a 'stalking horse for the Libs' on 4BC
Bob Katter has fired up in a 4BC radio interview, accusing One Nation of funnelling votes to the Liberal Party and rejecting Pauline Hanson's monoculturalism.
4BC commentator says quiet patriotism is not enough for Australian unity
A 4BC commentator argues Australia needs louder patriotism and a single unifying flag to counter growing cultural fragmentation among new migrants and citizens.
Molly Jong-Fast comes from a family of American writers and activists
Erica Jong's daughter and US political commentator Molly Jong-Fast comes from a lineage of American intellectuals and activists whose ideological commitments…
Albanese backs private sector on housing as shortfall widens
PM tells crossbench to step aside as Australia faces 262,000-home undersupply against five-year target
Prince William reshapes Duchy as social change vehicle
Prince William is reimagining the Duchy of Cornwall as an instrument for social impact, prioritising homelessness and environmental restoration over centuries…
Treasury secretary warns structural deficit at 1.5 per cent of GDP
State and federal budget deficits at record levels force Australians to confront higher taxes or cuts to schools, hospitals, and services.
France and Spain tighten smoking bans across Europe
France begins outdoor smoking ban from July 1; Spain plans even stricter reform. Two nations finally abandon decades of tobacco-friendly policies.
Sam Groth faces questions over colleague's car after Australian Open
Former tennis ace Sam Groth faces calls to explain a controversial use of a colleague's official vehicle following an evening at the Australian Open.
Victorian Liberal deputy Sam Groth faces scrutiny over chauffeur car use
Victorian Liberal deputy under fire for using a chauffeur-driven vehicle after allegedly getting intoxicated at the Australian Open, exposing tensions over…
Super tax threat looms for Australian retirees
Labor's unrealised gains tax on superannuation is drawing concern as Australians wake up to the policy's potential impact on retirement savings.
Lynton Crosby warns democracy under threat from digital pile-ons
Lynton Crosby, mastermind behind Conservative victories, warns that modern politics' obsession with gotcha moments and online mobs is eroding democratic values.
Sam Groth faces accountability calls over chauffeur-driven car use
Victorian Liberal deputy Sam Groth faces scrutiny after using colleague's taxpayer-funded car following the Australian Open. Party figures demand explanation.
Jane Hume breaks silence on frontbench demotion, cites backbench freedom
Victorian Senator Jane Hume responds to her Coalition frontbench removal, acknowledging the hurt while framing her backbench move as a chance to speak freely.
Jane Hume's demotion raises questions on Victoria's Coalition voice
Victorian Senator Jane Hume opens up about her controversial removal from the Coalition frontbench and what it means for state representation.
Jane Hume dumped from shadow cabinet as Sussan Ley reshuffles frontbench
Liberal senator Jane Hume demoted from shadow cabinet in Sussan Ley's major reshuffle, signalling a shift toward party moderates and away from hardline…
Tim Wilson, only Liberal to retake teal seat, reveals campaign strategy
Tim Wilson became the only Liberal to retake a teal seat in 2025. His two-year campaign used focus groups to understand voter behaviour and shift opinion.
18 regional publications signal consensus on Liberal recovery challenge
Regional Australian publications examine the Liberal Party's electoral defeat and coalition instability.
Jane Hume breaks silence on Coalition frontbench demotion
Jane Hume addresses her controversial removal from Coalition frontbench by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, acknowledging personal hurt but framing backbench as…
Queensland election: cost of living and crime shape campaign
Queensland's election campaign kicks off, with Labor and the LNP offering competing visions on cost-of-living and youth crime ahead of October 26 polling day.
26 women killed in 2024 spark rallies against gendered violence
At least 26 women killed in 2024 sparked nationwide rallies demanding emergency action on gendered violence.
Byelection swings signal trouble for Labor before October
Massive swings in Ipswich West and Inala byelections expose voter discontent with cost of living and crime, threatening Labor's October election prospects.
Palmer's $7m leads surge in political donations, sparks reform calls
Australia's largest political donors revealed as annual election commission data shows mining magnate Clive Palmer led donations amid calls for reform.
Albanese redesigns stage 3 tax cuts to favour workers under $147,000
Albanese redesigns stage 3 tax cuts, shifting billions from high earners to middle-income workers. The political gamble reshaping Australia's tax debate.
Islamic State claims Pakistan rally bombing that kills 54
Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombing at a Pakistani political rally, killing at least 54 people. The deadliest political attack since 2018.
Islamic State claims Pakistan rally bombing that killed at least 54
A suicide bombing at a political rally in northwest Pakistan killed at least 54 people.
54 killed in Pakistan political rally suicide bombing
Suicide bomb kills 54 at Pakistan political rally in deadliest attack on a political gathering in five years. Islamic State claims responsibility.
News Corp Bush Summit expands to six locations nationally in 2023
News Corp's Bush Summit expands to six states in 2023, bringing Prime Minister and national decision-makers directly to regional communities to discuss…
Bush Summit goes nationwide with cross-party political support
News Corp expands Bush Summit nationwide, with Prime Minister Albanese keynoting Tamworth.
Regional Australia gets national stage as Bush Summit expands
News Corp expands Bush Summit to seven states, giving rural communities direct access to national decision-makers and a unified voice on policy.
Roger Cook to become WA premier, signals stability amid wage disputes
Roger Cook becomes WA premier with Rita Saffioti as deputy. Health minister Amber-Jade Sanderson steps back, warning against policy change.
Labor's Mary Doyle pulls off historic Aston byelection upset
Mary Doyle wins Aston byelection in historic upset for Labor, marking the first government gain from opposition since 1920 in a significant swing.
Latham defiant over homophobic attack on NSW MP Alex Greenwich
One Nation's Mark Latham refuses to apologise for homophobic comments about independent MP Alex Greenwich, drawing calls for action from the NSW government.
Mark Latham refuses apology as NSW government lacks power to act
One Nation's Mark Latham refuses to apologise for homophobic remarks about MP Alex Greenwich, while NSW Labor government remains unable to discipline him…
NSW parliament cannot punish Mark Latham over homophobic post
Mark Latham refuses to apologize for homophobic remarks, but NSW government is powerless to discipline him due to a parliamentary loophole.
Labor wins Aston byelection from Liberals with 7.1 per cent swing
Mary Doyle's shock victory marks the first government byelection gain in a century, with voters delivering a rebuke to Liberal incumbency.
Mary Doyle's historic Aston byelection win sparks celebration
Labor's Mary Doyle wins Aston byelection in historic upset, first government gain in 100 years. Supporters, government, and opponents react to the result.
Mary Doyle wins Aston byelection in first such government win in 100 years
Labor's Mary Doyle captures Aston in historic upset—first sitting-government byelection victory from opposition in over 100 years.
Aston voters elect Labor's Mary Doyle in historic Liberal defeat
Aston residents deliver stunning 7.1% swing against Liberals, electing Mary Doyle in historic upset driven by cost-of-living frustration.
Mary Doyle wins Aston byelection for Labor after Alan Tudge exit
Mary Doyle's 7.1% swing victory in Aston marks a historic first — outer suburbs residents reject Liberals, elect a cancer survivor who fought for Medicare.
Mark Latham refuses to apologise for homophobic attack on Sydney MP
Mark Latham shows no remorse after posting and deleting a graphic homophobic tweet attacking openly gay MP Alex Greenwich, as NSW government condemns his…
Mark Latham defies calls to apologise for homophobic attack
Latham refuses to apologise for homophobic comments about Sydney MP Alex Greenwich. NSW government is unable to discipline him until April 20.
Mark Latham faces bipartisan backlash over homophobic tweet
One Nation leader Mark Latham faces widespread condemnation for homophobic comments about gay MP Alex Greenwich, refusing calls for apology from government…
Labor reclaims NSW after 12 years as Perrottet steps down
NSW voters deliver landmark Labor victory, electing Chris Minns as 47th Premier while Dominic Perrottet concedes defeat and steps down as Liberal leader.
Labor wins NSW after 12 years, Perrottet steps down
Chris Minns wins NSW Premier's office as Labor returns to power after 12 years in Opposition. Dominic Perrottet concedes and resigns as Liberal leader.
Labor wins NSW after 12 years, Chris Minns is 47th Premier
Labor returns to power in NSW state election as Chris Minns becomes 47th Premier, with Dominic Perrottet stepping down as Liberal leader after decisive…
Labor returns to NSW power after 12 years in opposition
NSW voters elected Chris Minns as the 47th Premier, returning Labor to government after 12 years. The Coalition lost 19 seats.
NSW Labor wins state election after 12 years of Coalition government
NSW voters return Labor to power after 12 years, ending Coalition rule. Chris Minns becomes Premier, pledging action on cost of living, healthcare, and…
Labor sweeps NSW after 12 years, Perrottet concedes defeat
Labor wins NSW state election after 12 years in opposition, securing 47+ seats and ending Coalition rule. Dominic Perrottet stands down as Liberal leader.
NSW Labor wins biggest majority in 16 years as Coalition loses 19 seats
Labor wins NSW election claiming around 50 seats, returning after 12 years in opposition. Chris Minns becomes Premier; Dominic Perrottet steps down.
Chris Minns to become NSW premier as Labor wins first election in 16 years
Labor wins NSW after 16 years. Dominic Perrottet steps down as Liberal leader as rivals praise the campaign's civility and promise unity.
Lehrmann defamation case tests time limits after criminal trial ends
Federal court examines whether former staffer can sue media outlets for reporting Higgins' rape allegations four years after the alleged incident.