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Cyclone Alfred Forces Australian Election Postponement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese postponed the planned April 12 election due to Cyclone Alfred, prioritizing disaster relief over political campaigning, a decision influenced by past political missteps in similar situations.

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Coalition's Plan to End Flexible Work for Public Servants Sparks Gender Equality Debate

The Australian Coalition plans to force public servants back into the office five days a week, reversing a 2023 agreement that allows flexible work. This decision is criticized for potentially harming women's careers and economic contributions, while the government claims it aims to boost productivi...

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Fox's Uncharacteristic Endorsement Shakes Up Kooyong Race

Australia's wealthiest truckie, Lindsay Fox, has publicly endorsed Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer for the Kooyong electorate, breaking from his typical non-partisan approach due to his personal friendship with Hamer's family, despite his equal financial support for both Albanese and Dutton, and his ...

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WA Liberal Party Suffers Third Consecutive Electoral Defeat

The WA Liberal Party suffered a devastating electoral defeat in the 2025 election, winning only a few seats despite a well-resourced campaign; this continuous failure reflects a deeper issue of voter disconnect due to a lack of strategic planning and effective communication.

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WA Liberals Poised for Significant Gains in Upcoming Election

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam, confident despite leadership speculation, anticipates significant gains in the upcoming election, with key seats like Churchlands and Scarborough likely to turn Liberal based on strong candidate performances and survey predictions of a 12–13 percent swing.

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WA Greens Accused of Racism in Candidate Preselection

Prominent Indigenous advocate Megan Krakouer lodged a human rights complaint against the WA Greens after her federal election nomination was blocked due to concerns she would become "another Lidia Thorpe," prompting accusations of racism and a biased preselection process.

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Dutton Faces Scrutiny Over Taxpayer-Funded Flights to Liberal Fundraisers

Peter Dutton, Australia's opposition leader, has repeatedly used taxpayer-funded flights to attend Liberal party fundraisers, coinciding with parliamentary business, raising ethical concerns despite no rule breaches; Prime Minister Albanese uses similar methods, but with less transparent expenses.

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WA Labor Wins Second-Best Election Result Amidst Regional Losses and Independent Surge

In the Western Australian state election, Labor secured at least 40 seats with an 18 percent swing in their primary vote, while the Liberals won only 7 seats; however, Labor experienced significant losses in regional areas and faced challenges from independent candidates.

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WA Liberals Face Existential Crisis After Crushing Election Defeat

The WA Liberals suffered a major defeat in the recent state election, failing to win key seats and highlighting strategic failures, with suggestions of a potential merger with the Nationals to ensure relevance.

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WA Labor Wins Third Term Despite Significant Liberal Swing

Western Australia's Labor Party won a third consecutive election on March 8th, 2025, despite a 12-13 percent swing towards the Liberals, who failed to win enough seats to take power.

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Australian Teal Wave: Independent Candidates' Electoral Success

The 2022 Australian federal election saw a significant number of independent "teal" candidates win seats previously held by the Liberal Party, due to a highly effective digital campaign strategy, strong volunteer base, and voter dissatisfaction with established parties.

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Albanese Links Cyclone Alfred to Climate Change, Sparking Election Debate on Emission Targets

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese linked Tropical Cyclone Alfred to climate change, highlighting increased recovery costs and advocating for urgent emission cuts, while the opposition plans to scrap the government's 2030 emission reduction target and pursue a nuclear power strategy.

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