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Liberals say billionaire James Packer's first political donation in 12 years to a conservative lobby group should be a cause for concern, saying the rise of Advance could push the party further from the mainstream. 

Political experts say the use of South Australian political party websites to fundraise for federal campaign purposes raises questions about the risk and perceptions of influence amid new state bans.

The rhetoric in Australia's right-wing political circles is getting more extreme and the media should be paying more attention.

The prime minister was this week evacuated from the Lodge over a bomb threat and later got stuck in a tit-for-tat with a former Australian of the Year.

Just a day before being sworn in as the Northern Territory's new representative for King Charles III, NT Administrator David Connolly has apologised over a social media furore.

Tasmanian Greens MP Tabatha Badger is among the names vying to replace outgoing federal senator Peter Whish-Wilson.

Benjamin Harnwell, the "international editor" of Steve Bannon's War Room podcast, says centre-right politicians have "betrayed" the West by supporting "mass immigration".

A lot has been written about One Nation cannibalising the Coalition's vote, but less attention has been given to how the rise of the once-fringe party is also activating Labor.

High-spending premiers remain popular and seemingly impervious to the rising cost-of-living anxiety piling pressure on the Albanese government.

In the past few days, in a series of largely ignored milestones overshadowed by news of Angus Taylor's new frontbench, Albanese overtook Scott Morrison and John Curtin to become the 12th-longest serving prime minister.

The rifts in Australia's social cohesion can be seen in the blow-up over the so-called ISIS brides and their children, who want to come to Australia.

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce says he might recontest his seat of New England as a candidate for One Nation if the party needs him to.

An MLA accused of bullying by two female staffers is urged to front the public and explain what action has been taken following the claims.

This week, the new opposition leader revealed his shadow cabinet while Pauline Hanson spun through a cycle she knows well. 

WA Labor MPs call on a Nationals member to apologise for what they say was a racist comment directed at one of their colleagues.

If migration is treated primarily as a cultural fault line, rather than an economic system embedded in national growth, the debate will remain loud. The structural reform will remain unfinished.

Women were less likely to vote for the Coalition at the 2025 election than ever before, according to the Australian Election Study.

Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume says Australia needs to be "open minded" on nuclear power if the country is to bring down emissions and make power cheaper. 

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been heavily involved in the leadership machinations within the Liberal Party and he spoke to 7.30's Sarah Ferguson following the leadership spill.

Within two hours of being elected Liberal leader, Angus Taylor has already been delivered his first big electoral test, and it has come from the woman he deposed.