Federal election: Curtin shaping up to be a 'seven-figure fight' as Liberals fill their war chest to win back coveted seat
Liberal insiders say wealthy donors who left the party in 2022 are returning to the party.
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Construction union faces takeover of power in the next few days following agreement between Labour and Liberals
The militant construction workers' union could be placed under administration at all branches – including those in Western Australia – as early as this weekend after the government reached an agreement with the coalition to pass appropriate legislation. The CFMEU Construction Division has promised to emerge stronger from this process.
“Critical turning point”: Rural liberals fight youth crime
The youngest minister in the history of the Northern Territory saved the Country Liberal Party from ruin. Eight years ago, Lia Finocchiaro was one of two CLP survivors after a crushing election defeat that left Labor with just 18 of 25 seats.
Liberals say Roger Cook's road safety summit should take place sooner, as one person dies on the road every two days
The state's opposition has called for urgent action to tackle the shocking number of road deaths. By 2024, more than one state resident will die on the roads in Western Australia every two days. In view of the increasing number of road accidents in Western Australia, the Cook government has called an emergency summit on … Read more
Moore and Forrest test the appetite of new independents to beat the Liberals
Two independent community movements are confident they can repeat Kate Chaney's success at the next federal election, despite the Liberals insisting they see no significant threat in Western Australia.
NSW Liberals apply to the State Electoral Commission for an extension of nomination
The Liberals in New South Wales have reportedly made a last-ditch effort to reverse a massive blunder that could inflict a devastating defeat on them in next month's local elections.
Federal election: Liberals fear that sheep donations will flow to the Nats if the veteran loses the primary campaign for Bullwinkel
The Liberal candidate for WA's newest federal seat will be chosen on Saturday, with party insiders predicting a neck-and-neck race
Labour and Liberals benefit from complete ban on gambling advertising
Labor and the Liberals have resisted a complete ban on gambling advertising, despite promises to stem the flood of betting material aimed at Australians. Independent Senator David Pocock forced a vote on the issue, calling on the government to implement the recommendations of a landmark inquiry led by the late Labour MP Peta Murphy.
Liberals miss deadline in “chaos” local elections
The NSW Liberal Party has scored a blatant own goal by failing to field candidates in a number of local elections. Officials confirmed that the party had missed Wednesday's noon deadline to nominate some candidates; the country's director blamed a lack of resources for the error.