29 m. ago The Liberal Party is still beholden to a small cohort of angry men. Women have had enough

I tried many times to meet Peter Dutton about the party’s women problem. It’s clear this wasn’t a priority for him.

Politics

4 h. ago The Liberal Party does not need a renovation. It’s a knockdown rebuild job

If we are to rebuild the party, we – its members – must stop listening to our own delusional garbage. The Liberal Party machine is both moribund and dysfunctional.

Society

11 h. ago This thumping election result shows how Australians do not like division

Anthony Albanese’s landslide victory and the self-destruction of the Liberal Party is a political watershed.

Politics

21 h. ago South Australia at epicentre of Liberal party's election disaster

Labor conquered Adelaide by claiming every single metropolitan seat including one it hadn't held for more than half a century.

Politics

21 h. ago No love for nuclear or Dutton as Liberals’ last suburban seats go red

The Liberal Party’s eastern suburban heartland is gone in Melbourne, after voters rejected former leader Peter Dutton and unpopular policies such as nuclear power.

Events

23 h. ago On Saturday night, the Liberal Party looked like a train wreck

The Liberal Party knows how to win elections. It just needs to do the work.

Society

29 h. ago Dutton was never a Trump clone. But he fell for the trap of MAGA

This election was shaped by two forces – Cyclone Alfred and Donald Trump – and neither spared the Liberal Party.

Politics

40 h. ago This has exposed the true depth of the Liberals’ crisis – and all but exiled them from the cities

The Liberal Party has been reduced to a right-wing populist party. Peter Dutton gave a gracious concession speech. But his Coalition did not suffer an honourable failure.

Events

40 h. ago Liberal Party losses could see it reduced to just five of Sydney’s 29 electorates

The Coalition’s hopes of making gains in NSW appear dashed with the ALP and independent candidates only strengthening their grip on the state.

Politics

40 h. ago Liberals’ losses could limit party to just five of Sydney’s 29 electorates

The Coalition’s hopes of making gains in NSW appear dashed with the ALP and independent candidates only strengthening their grip on the state.

Politics

3 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Where to vote in Goldstein (and where the sausages are); Meet the parents

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party receiving a decision on its proliferation of signs at a Kew pre-polling centre.

Politics

3 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel gets endorsement from everyone’s favourite neighbour; Malcolm Fraser’s granddaughter backs independent Alex Dyson in Wannon

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party receiving a decision on its proliferation of signs at a Kew pre-polling centre.

Politics

3 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Malcolm Fraser’s granddaughter backs independent Alex Dyson in Wannon; Liberals win court battle over pre

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party receiving a decision on its proliferation of signs at a Kew pre-polling centre.

Events

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals win court battle over pre

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Inside the controversial Senate submission dividing Bruce; Catholic schools send political advice to parents

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Politics

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Catholic schools send political advice to parents; Frydenberg condemns antisemitic stunt at appearance with Hamer

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Politics

4 d. ago Exclusive Brethren chief’s son spotted on hustings supporting Liberal Party

The appearance of the high-ranking member of the sect came as a Melbourne candidate’s wife said their campaign owed much to the support of “so many” of the church’s people.

Politics

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Frydenberg condemns antisemitic stunt at appearance with Hamer; Neo

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Politics

5 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ signs seized as Kooyong corflute war heads to court; Zoe Daniel’s supporters accused of being antisemitic

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events

5 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ signs seized as Kooyong corflute war heads to court; Zoe Daniel supporters sent anonymous letters accusing them of being antisemitic

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events