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Independent candidates take on high-profile Liberals in Victorian state election, but can the 'teal wave' be recreated?

The success of "teal" independents in blue-ribbon federal seats has spurred another wave of community independents in Victoria. But without a federal Liberal government to campaign against, will the teals have as much success at the local level?

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‘Just too much rain’: small-town Australians survey damage after massive flooding

As thousands of people fled their homes, many Victorians and Tasmanians sat in darkness, ready with sandbags and shovels to fight the rain

The Guardian - AU

'Everything has gone': a world-first study looks at what happens when MPs lose their seats

As counting winds up for the 2022 election, many former MPs are beginning a whole new life beyond parliament.

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'Absolutely false': Electoral commission rubbishes United Australia Party claim that millions failed to vote

The UAP has emailed its members to claim the "highest number of people" in a century failed to turn out to vote at the federal election. It's one of dozens of claims the AEC has responded to since the polls closed.

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We Simply *Had* To Investigate Why Conservative Pollies Are Always So Red In The Face

Barnaby Joyce's red face is the Grand Designs feature wall in the living room of Australian politics.

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Moderate Liberals contemplate future after federal election wipeout

A long night of the soul or possibly worse looms for Liberal moderates after the party's vote in capital cities disappeared suddenly at Saturday's election.

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How many women have been elected? What seats are in doubt? And other quick questions about the election results

It's the day after the election and the results are still rolling in from across the country. If you've been off enjoying a Sunday session or the sunshine, here are the answers to five quick questions to catch you up.

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Tim Wilson concedes defeat in Goldstein

In a tearful speech, Liberal Tim Wilson acknowledged the federal election result and the loss of his Victoria seat of Goldstein were shattering.

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Victoria turns red and teal as Liberals are all but vanquished in greater Melbourne

The federal election result is highly problematic for the Liberal Party. Aside from finding itself on the opposition benches for the first time in nine years, the Liberal Party lost support in what were once its strongest electorates in Victoria. The biggest blow of all came in losing former Treasurer…

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Tim Wilson admits defeat but other Liberal MPs yet to concede to teal independents

Josh Frydenberg maintains theoretical path to victory despite being thousands of votes behind

The Guardian - AU

The teal wave: Meet the pro-climate women who took on the Liberal Party and won

A wave of independent, teal candidates running on climate action and transparency rocked the election – causing major upsets for the Liberal Party.

The New Daily

Teal independents punish Liberal moderates for inaction on climate crisis and integrity commission

Climate 200 convenor says ‘people who called themselves moderates didn’t deliver’ while Labor argues election shows ‘teals are eating the Liberal party alive’

The Guardian - AU

'Teal' independent Zoe Daniel claims victory over Liberals in Goldstein in 2022 federal election

"Teal" independent Zoe Daniel tells supporters she plans to restore integrity and "sensible decision making" to federal politics, after making history in the Liberal Party stronghold of Goldstein.

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Noted Massive Pain In The Bum Tim Wilson Lost His Safe Liberal Seat To Ex-ABC Journo Zoe Daniel

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Who are the independents likely headed to parliament after election night's 'teal bath'?

Several well-funded independents ran against established Liberals on a promise of climate action and government integrity. Here's how the night has turned out for them.

The New Daily

Morrison’s whistle-stops span the nation, but five MPs were left to fight their own battles

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conspicuous absence from five battleground seats has underscored his greatest challenge this election.

The Conversation

Newspoll and Ipsos both give Labor clear leads in final polls; counting of early votes

The federal election is on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm local time; that means 6pm AEST in the eastern states, 6:30pm in SA and the NT and 8pm in WA. 124 of the 151 House of Representatives seats are in the eastern time zone, 12 combined in SA and the…

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This election, are the teals ready to take on the fossil fuel lobby that’s captured the major parties?

Historians of tomorrow will puzzle over why an election preceded by fire and floods hasn’t centred on the future to which both parties are committing us

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The New Daily

Scott Morrison: We’re sticking with schedule to lift superannuation guarantee by 2025

Scott Morrison has moved to scotch doubts about the Coalition's commitment to boost the superannuation guarantee to 12 per cent

The New Daily

Leaked poll reveals Coalition’s triple hit in blue-ribbon seats

Leaked internal Liberal polling has confirmed the worst fears for Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and his colleague Tim Wilson, just days before they face voters.

The Guardian - AU

A new dynamic in Goldstein: teal turbulence sweeps wealthy Melbourne seat

Small-l liberal voters in the inner-city electorate have seized on Zoe Daniel’s candidacy, while Tim Wilson battles his leader’s unpopularity

The Conversation

Labor seizes large lead in Newspoll and Ipsos; impact of how to vote cards is exaggerated

This week’s Newspoll, conducted May 4-7 from a sample of 1,523, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous week’s Newspoll. Primary votes were 39% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (down one), 11% Greens (steady), 5% One Nation (steady), 4% UAP (steady) and 6% Others…

The Guardian - AU

Mackellar malaise: could an independent GP cause an upset in the Liberals’ beachside bastion?

New polling undertaken for her campaign suggests Sophie Scamps could unseat popular Liberal incumbent Jason Falinski

The Guardian - AU

ANZ and CBA to raise after central bank decision – as it happened

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Factcheck: is it fair to label candidates challenging Liberal moderates ‘fake independents’?

Many of the candidates vying for Liberal heartland seats share policy ideas and funding sources. But does that mean they aren’t truly independent?

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