A new poll, conducted exclusively for Capital Brief, puts One Nation level with the Coalition, squeezing Sussan Ley as she plans an immigration stance that won’t lose the centre or the right.
Federal election
The prime minister has begun outlining steps to move the economy from being propped up by government spending to the private sector.
In an interview with Capital Brief, the successor to Adam Bandt said she will not rubber stamp Labor policies, but will support a progressive agenda.
The Liberal Party's pollster has faced intense scrutiny and a fierce backlash since the election loss. Now it's set to lose, or walk away, from one of its biggest contracts.
Regardless of whether the Liberals and Nationals strike an agreement, 48 hours of public recriminations won't be forgotten lightly.
David Littleproud and Sussan Ley’s Albury meeting marked a turning point, as deep policy rifts led the Nationals to walk away from the Coalition agreement.
The new Liberal leader is trying to finish the tricky task of finalising her frontbench while also keeping the Coalition together.
Labor and Coalition policy costings were released after more than 31% of Australians had already voted. Economists and transparency advocates want the rules changed.
Dreyfus is on his way out of cabinet thanks to a brutal factional power play. There are some obvious contenders to replace him.
Australia’s leaders lack a coherent approach to AI, a risky move that could leave the nation’s economy, startups and workforce unprepared for a changed future.
As Labor reshuffles, Jacinta Price’s defection to the Liberals has shaken some moderates, bolstering conservatives and shifting the battle for the party’s top job.
The election result will likely shape who next leads Australia's top court, with the current deputy now appearing to be on the outer.
The Liberals’ 2025 collapse reveals campaigns win by persuasion, not raw data — and until they grasp that, no amount of tech will save them.
Scott Ryan, who served as a minister under Tony Abbott, warns the Liberal Party is being driven away from mainstream voters by hardline voices.
One Liberal moderate says returned MP Tim Wilson should play a senior role in the opposition, possibly as leader, after he reclaimed the seat of Goldstein from teal Zoe Daniel.
Six top economists are calling on the Albanese government to prioritise tax reform, budget repair and productivity gains in its crucial first months.
Independent economist Saul Eslake says Labor no longer needs WA’s seats to hold power, opening the door to rethink the state’s lucrative GST carve-up.
With the election now over, debate has begun over what swung the result so heavily in Labor's favour and what the Coalition can do to recover, especially in Australia's biggest cities.
While the Left could claim 16 ministers, sources on both sides expect the prime minister to opt for an even split of positions to avoid a factional brawl.
The bloodletting following the Liberal Party's worst ever election defeat has begun, with four leadership candidates emerging and an offical gender target for MPs being discussed.
It won't take long for the Prime Minister to be reminded of the global economic challenges he will face in his second term following Saturday's thumping win.
Anthony Albanese's emphatic victory has entrenched Labor as the natural party of government and relegated the Liberals to being a party that doesn't represent metropolitan voters.
After a whirlwind final day of campaigning that included a visit to the MCG and his home suburb of Marrickville, Anthony Albanese has claimed an emphatic, and historic victory.
Peter Dutton's time in public life has come to a shuddering halt.
