Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos. AAP · Jul 19, 2025
Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government With 63% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Tasmanian state election, The Poll Bludger is projecting that the final results will give the Liberals 39.7% of the statewide vote (up 3.0% since the March 2024 election), Labor just 25.7% (down 3.1%), the Greens 14.1% (up 0.2%), the Shooters 3.2% (up… The Conversation · Jul 19, 2025
Latham denies breaking law, rules over ex's allegations Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has again rejected his ex-partner's claims of emotional and physical abuse as false. AAP · Jul 19, 2025
'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government Tasmania's Liberal leader has claimed an election victory with his party securing more seats than Labor but he will have to woo independents to govern. AAP · Jul 18, 2025
Tasmanians decide today if they can fix their political mess. Here’s what you need to know Tasmania’s election is the fourth in seven years, and no matter who wins, there will be no place for triumphalism in the political wreckage The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2025
Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted' Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament. AAP · Jul 18, 2025
Grattan on Friday: New parliament presents traps for Albanese and Ley Anthony Albanese hasn’t been in any rush to convene the new parliament, which Governor-General Sam Mostyn will open on Tuesday. The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025
Minority government major issue as leaders court voters Prospective premiers for a state off to its fourth election in seven years have been quizzed about how they would form government in a minority scenario. AAP · Jul 17, 2025
Tasmania is limping towards an election nobody wants. Here’s the state of play In the darkest and coldest months of the year, Tasmanians have been slogging through an election campaign no one wanted. The Conversation · Jul 16, 2025
Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch A controversial AFL stadium, budget debt and a "reckless" no-confidence motion have headlined the sole leaders' debate of a snap state election campaign. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
A new poll is great news for Jeremy Corbyn ... but there's a catch SUPPORTERS of Jeremy Corbyn were understandably elated with news of the Find Out Now poll ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
Corbyn, Sultana to form UK party: Flash in the pan or a ‘real alternative’? Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana plan to launch a new political party, hoping to unite Britain’s fractured left. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025
Explosive new poll puts Corbyn-Sultana party neck-and-neck with Labour A FRESH poll has suggested that a new party represented by Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn would be level with Labour when it comes to voting… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
What MEPs and Parliament’s parties want from the EU budget Each political group is seeking to safeguard at least one flagship priority within the EU's long-term budget, and is prepared to defend it to the bitter end. Euronews · Jul 15, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025 NSW police yet to withdraw protest charge against Hannah Thomas as promised as she pleads not guilty Pro-Palestine protester injured in police interaction facing three charges despite police announcing emergency riot powers charge would be dropped
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025 Hung parliament still likely outcome of Tasmanian election, with Liberals well ahead of Labor in new poll A new Tasmanian DemosAU poll gives the Liberals a 34.9–24.7 statewide vote lead over Labor, implying the Liberals will win the most seats but be short of a majority at this Saturday’s election. I also cover how the Coalition’s vote was inefficiently distributed at the federal election, as well as…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025 Antisemitism envoy denies involvement in major donation by husband’s company to rightwing group Advance Records show company co-directed by Jillian Segal’s husband donated $50,000 in 2024 to lobby group which campaigned against Albanese and pro-Palestine protests
AAP · Jul 14, 2025 Major parties duel on health as hung parliament looms Entering the home straight of a state election campaign, health remains a key battleground as the major parties pitch competing policies.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025 Hannah Thomas was punched in the face by a police officer, her lawyers claim Former Greens candidate will sue the state of NSW alleging excessive use of force, solicitor says
AAP · Jul 13, 2025 Legal action in play after protester 'punched' in eye Lawyers for a one-time Greens candidate allege their client was a victim of "gratuitous police brutality" after suffering a serious eye injury during a protest.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2025 More than half of koalas relocated to NSW forest died in failed government attempt at reintroduction Exclusive: Translocation and deaths of seven out of 13 koalas in April, with some showing signs of septicaemia, not made public by state government
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2025 Inside the 'pivotal' Scottish Greens leadership contest THE Scottish Greens are at a “pivotal moment” as the party gears up for its first leadership election without Patrick Harvie in almost two…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2025 Drew Hutton helped found the Australian Greens. So why has the troubled party booted him from its ranks? The former life member says his support of those voicing ‘trans-critical’ views is a matter of free speech – but others say it’s a question of what values the party supports
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025 Signs of new life: is the British left making a comeback? Talk of a new party led by Jeremy Corbyn is just the latest example of a growing clamour for leftwing alliances
AAP · Jul 11, 2025 Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0 All signs point to another hung parliament in a state heading to its fourth election in the space of seven years.