Labor's lost its total control in WA, so who has the balance of power?
By Keane Bourke
As Western Australia's new upper house is sworn in today, five MPs will take their seats on the crossbench — and Labor will once more have to negotiate with friends and foes to get its legislation passed.
Backroom push to reunite the Nationals and Liberals just a day after split
By Lucy Barbour
Just a day after they filed for divorce, there is a backroom push underway to get the Liberals and Nationals back together.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-21/national-liberal-coalition-push-reunite-after-split/105319364
A day after the Coalition split, a backroom push is underway to reunite the Nationals and Liberals
By Lucy Barbour
Just a day after they filed for divorce, there is a backroom push underway to get the Liberals and Nationals back together.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-21/national-liberal-coalition-push-reunite-after-split/105319364
The forgotten story of the Australians who fought in the Spanish Civil War
When one side of the Spanish Civil War asked the world for help, a small band of Australian men and women answered the call.
Live: Howard issues warning after Nationals call it quits on Coalition
By Courtney Gould
Former prime minister John Howard has urged the Liberals and Nationals to reconcile sooner rather than later. Follow live.
Coalition split in Canberra to have 'no bearing' on Queensland LNP
Queensland's Liberal National Party says it is "optimistic" an agreement will be reached between the two federal parties in the future.
'Littleprexit' changes politics as we know it, but there's more to come
By Annabel Crabb
For 102 years now (apart from a brief and steamy affair with Joh Bjelke Peterson in 1987) the country-based National Party has been married to the urbanite Liberal Party.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-21/nationals-liberals-coalition-split-marriage-divorce/105308798
David Littleproud just discarded the most successful political union in Australian history
By Jacob Greber
Where Barnaby Joyce, Michael McCormack, Warren Truss and almost every one of their predecessors succeeded for the best past of a century, David Littleproud has failed.
One Nation styles itself as a party of unity, but has been beset by defection
By Daniel Keane
One Nation is no stranger to internal rumblings, and its latest imbroglio has occurred in South Australia, where state upper house MP Sarah Game recently announced her decision to quit the party and become an independent.
Ley has two paths: stick with the Nationals or get serious on climate
By Alan Kohler
It does not look feasible for a political party to succeed in Australia without a credible commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-19/liberals-nationals-net-zero-climate-change-policy/105301242
Get ready for more wildness as the Coalition grapples with the consequences of defeat
By Jacob Greber
Structurally the omens are not good for the Liberals, particularly outside Queensland.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-18/liberals-nationals-membership-numbers-net-zero-base/105282062
Get ready for more wildness as the Coalition grapples with the consequences of defeat
By Jacob Greber
Structurally the omens are not good for the Liberals, particularly outside Queensland.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-18/liberals-nationals-membership-numbers-net-zero-base/105282062
The Coalition must figure out its answer to the net zero question
By Michelle Grattan
David Littleproud and Sussan Ley have had a previously combustible relationship but will have to find a path forward.
Greens leader Larissa Waters wants 'heart' in new term of parliament
By Jake Evans
In one of her first interviews as leader, Larissa Waters tells the ABC of her desire for the next parliament to be more constructive, and have "heart", but says she won't shy away from the tough stance the Greens took on past issues like housing.
'House of Marcos potentially sinking': Fallout from Philippine midterms
By Patrick Martin
As the final votes are tallied, here's how the results could shape the future of the Duterte and Marcos clans in the Philippines.
Everyone's campaign bingo cards are getting stamped in the election aftermath
By Annabel Crabb
For a campaign that was widely derided as dull and uninspiring, the aftermath of the federal election has a kick like a seriously shirty mule.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-14/labor-cabinet-liberal-leadership-sussan-ley/105282032
Liberal conclave 'Show 'em No Mercy' edition reopens net zero, nuclear wounds
By Jacob Greber
The new opposition leader's pitch conveniently air-brushes away her role as Peter Dutton's deputy and co-author of an agenda rejected by voters on May 3.
Breaking: Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal Party
By Maani Truu
Sussan Ley will be the new Liberal leader, beating conservative rival Angus Taylor to become the first woman to command the party in its 80-year history.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/liberal-party-new-leader-sussan-ley/105285148
The Coalition has a young person problem
By Shalailah Medhora
Post-election analysis showed back in 2022 that the conservative side of politics was failing to attract younger voters. Why didn't it heed the warnings?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-12/the-coalition-has-a-young-person-problem/105276642
Chaotic week ends with Liberal leadership and Labor cabinet still up in the air
By Tom Crowley
The Liberals, Greens and Nationals will consider their leadership this week as Labor weighs a new frontbench amid internal jostling.
