MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news' Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after an alleged attack outside of the federal MP's electorate office but her husband has offered some positive news. AAP · Oct 20
At least 12 MPs and senators yet to complete Jenkins review sexual harassment training About a dozen federal politicians are yet to complete the safe and respectful workplace training recommended by the Jenkins review, nine months on from the federal election. ABC News · Mar 5, 2023
Personal conversations not party press conferences will guide regional Australians on an Indigenous voice Organisers say rural voters are not ‘empty vessels to be filled with political speak’ by the Nationals, who plan to oppose the voice to parliament The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2022
Afternoon Update: Morrison censured; anti-corruption bill passes; and a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug Anthony Albanese calls on the former PM to apologise for secretly appointing himself to additional ministries The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022
Barnaby Joyce says all is well with the Nationals’ vote – but a deeper dive suggests trouble lies ahead Party leader is talking up its election success, but a closer look at the numbers shows their competition is increasing The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022
Nicholls election result sees Coalition stronghold collapse in northern Victorian seat Independent challenger Rob Priestly has significantly slashed the Nationals' vast margin in Nicholls, claiming the once safe seat will be "completely contestable" in future. ABC News · May 22, 2022
Texts sent out falsely claiming independent challenger in Nationals seat has Labor backing Rob Priestly says he has no ALP links and lodges complaint after messages appearing to be authorised by Nationals sent to Victoria constituents of Nicholls The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022
Tension builds over three-cornered contest in Nicholls electorate, despite vast Nationals margin Nicholls is held by the Nationals with a spacious 20 per cent margin. But the combination of a retiring MP and a prominent independent candidate could mean the end of the Coalition's stronghold on the seat. ABC News · May 15, 2022
AEC investigating National Party robocall targeting independent candidate for Nicholls, Rob Priestly A Nationals robocall attacking an independent challenger is being investigated by authorities as the Nationals accuse their rival of improperly using fruit and baked goods to win votes. ABC News · May 13, 2022
Climate Council finds 25pc of homes in Nicholls electorate will be uninsurable by 2030 as flood risk climbs Regional residents and the Climate Council are calling for the federal government to urgently tackle climate change, warning it will affect some areas disproportionately as obtaining insurance becomes drastically more difficult. ABC News · May 3, 2022
Nicholls might be a safe Coalition seat but alternatives will test the Barnaby Line Voters have first-hand experience of a state independent MP who is closely aligned to federal candidate Rob Priestly The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2022
Victorian food-bowl seat up for grabs in three-way fight over water and jobs Irrigation issues dominate in Coalition-held Nicholls, the nation’s sixth-safest seat, with Liberals, Nationals and an independent all in the running The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2022