Liberals reveal candidate to replace dumped Deeming The Liberals' choice of a deputy mayor to replace Moira Deeming in the upcoming Victorian election race has drawn the ire of the ousted MP's husband. AAP · Aug 7
Indian-origin politician calls out racism against Indian-Australians: 'We can overcome this hate by…' An Indian-origin Melbourne leader has called out what she describes as silence from politicians over racism targeting Indian Australians, saying the issue is about dignity, safety and equal respect. The Times of India · Apr 18
Victorian Liberals gear up for byelection following the resignation of Warrandyte MP Ryan Smith Potential candidates include opposition party’s federal vice-president and upper house MP Matt Bach as Labor considers whether to contest electorate The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
Peter Dutton urged to differentiate Liberal party after Aston loss prompts identity crisis Opposition leader blames state division for result, while Victorian MPs say lack of distinct policy direction hindered candidate The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023
Fears for the future of the Liberal Party as factional infighting blamed for resounding Aston by-election defeat Political experts say the Liberal Party's resounding defeat at the Aston by-election is a result of factional infighting and internal issues that's led to a "monumental shift" as voters abandon the Coalition in droves. ABC News · Apr 2, 2023
Dutton vows to rebuild Liberal stocks after historic loss in Aston by-election Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has vowed to rebuild the Liberal Party into an "election-winning machine" after suffering a catastrophic and historic loss The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023
Liberals vow to rebuild in wake of Aston by-election Peter Dutton maintains the Liberals will never give in after a disastrous result in the Aston by-election, which was widely considered a test of his leadership. AAP · Apr 1, 2023
Aston byelection: Labor achieves once-in-a-century victory capturing Liberal heartland seat Labor secures first win at a byelection by a government from an opposition since 1920 as senior Liberals play down implications for Peter Dutton’s leadership The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023
Wipeout beckons for Liberals after Aston byelection and the problem is not just Peter Dutton The historic loss for the Liberal party also represents an opportunity to alter course on key issues such as the Indigenous voice and climate policy The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023
ABC declares win for Labor’s Mary Doyle in historic Aston by-election Labor will claim the federal seat of Aston in a historic by-election win that has dealt a blow to the Liberal Party and leader Peter Dutton. The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023
Aston by-election voters could determine if Peter Dutton has a future as opposition leader Polls have closed and counting has begun in the April Fools' Day by-election in Aston, which is shaping up as no laughing matter for Peter Dutton. The The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023
Labor claims Aston win, throwing Dutton’s Liberal leadership into question – as it happened Labor’s Mary Doyle has two-party preferred swing of at least 6% in the count on Saturday evening. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2023
Labor win Aston by-election in historic upset The Liberals' Peter Dutton has vowed the party will rebuild after a big swing to Labor in the Aston by-election handed the Albanese government a historic win. AAP · Mar 31, 2023
A ‘broken’ Liberal Party enters Aston by-election as a feuding, fading rabble Saturday's Aston by-election looms as a yet another test of the Liberal Party's increasingly fragile position in Australian politics, and for its leader The New Daily · Mar 31, 2023
The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023 PM urges voters to ‘send a message’ in Aston Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Aston voters to "send a message" to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton at Saturday's by-election. Mr Albanese talked
AAP · Mar 30, 2023 Liberals expected to retain Aston seat at by-election Labor and coalition camps expect the Liberal Party to retain the Melbourne seat of Aston after Alan Tudge's retirement triggered a by-election.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023 Aston byelection: voters in the former Liberal stronghold hold Peter Dutton’s future in their hands A loss or even a narrow win will spell trouble for the leader and the party as a whole, which has taken a beating in the past year
The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023 Julia Banks: Why the modern Liberal Party seems unable to ‘do the right thing’ At the end of the day, robust political debate shouldn’t displace civility, treating people with respect and doing the right thing.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2023 In Aston, the looming federal byelection takes second place to grocery prices Many see the 1 April vote as the first electoral judgment of how well the Albanese government has responded to the cost of living crisis
AAP · Mar 4, 2023 Labor "having a crack" at marginal seat The Prime Minister says Labor is "having a crack" at a marginal seat but history is against the government, as he launched a by-election campaign.
AAP · Feb 22, 2023 Liberals promise not to take Aston seat for granted Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Liberal candidate to replace outgoing MP Alan Tudge will be a fighter for the local community on cost of living.
The New Daily · Feb 21, 2023 Paul Bongiorno: Peter Dutton faces his moment of truth in Aston by-election You have to wonder if Opposition Leader Peter Dutton can take a trick. On Friday he ventured into the seat of Aston to begin campaigning.
AAP · Feb 21, 2023 Barrister chosen as Liberal candidate in Aston Barrister Roshena Campbell has been chosen as the Liberal Party candidate for the marginal federal seat of of Aston.
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 Liberals announce Roshena Campbell as candidate for Aston by-election Roshena Campbell has been confirmed as the Liberal candidate for the forthcoming by-election in the marginal seat of Aston in Melbourne's outer east.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023 Aston byelection: barrister Roshena Campbell selected as Liberal candidate Melbourne city councillor beat rivals including a former Victoria state MP to take on first big test of the Dutton-led opposition