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A string of former Liberals, local powerbrokers and controversy‑scarred candidates are falling short of their sights of ...

The billionaire mining magnate has applied to officially return his name to the ballot through a party refresh.

The ultimate electoral objective must be to secure at least 76 seats in the House of Representatives for the broad patriotic right.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave his first speech on Monday after winning re-election on Saturday.