Splits, fusions and evolutions: how Australia’s political parties took hold
In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...
Retiring Nationals MP Keith Pitt expected to be Australia's next Ambassador to the Holy See
The Morrison-era minister formally retired in January, after flagging that he would not contest the coming federal election ...
‘Barnaby rule’ hides former deputy PM in his seat
The National Party has hidden former leader Barnaby Joyce by creating a rule that effectively bars him from making political ...
As WA election looms, many voters don't know who opposition leader Shane Love is
WA's little-known opposition leader is fighting for recognition, his seat and the future of his party. On a road trip through ...
National Party says Warwick Yonge was never endorsed as Port Macquarie by-election candidate
Nationals leader Dugald Saunders, deputy Gurmesh Singh and Nationals state and federal MPs from across the state's Mid North Coast presented Warwick Yonge to a media con ...
Your ultimate promise tracker for the 2025 WA election
If you were a little bleary-eyed after the Christmas Holidays and still couldn’t stomach the thought of politics all the way ...
WA State Election: How much ‘respectability’ WA Liberal Party can win back is big question of election
The campaign for the Western Australian election is now under way, with the state Liberal Party fighting to win back “electorate respectability” after it was almost obliterated in 2021.
What to know about David Littleproud, leader of the National party
If Peter Dutton becomes Australia's next prime minister, David Littleproud would be in the running to become his deputy. Here's a basic rundown of the National party leader's life and career.