Federal Election 2019
Albo set to unveil his new team
Anthony Albanese is set to announce his new leadership line-up as he faces the enormous challenge of reuniting the fractured Labor Party.
‘They never learn’: Sign Labor is broken
At a time when Labor should be picking up the pieces and reflecting on how it lost the federal election, instead it is plagued by infighting.
‘Pathetic’: Shorten’s excuse slammed
Bill Shorten couldn’t help himself and lashed out one last time before stepping down as Labor leader. But not everyone’s impressed.
Bill blames ‘vested interests’ for loss
Bill Shorten spoke for the first time since the election, saying Labor was up against “powerful vested interests” who spent millions.
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‘Baloney’: Rudd hits back at blame game
Kevin Rudd has hit back at commentary over Labor’s election loss, saying some of the reasoning about Queensland was “baloney”.
Tactic ScoMo used to win Queensland
Throughout the campaign, Bill Shorten was oblivious to a major risk that was brewing. But Scott Morrison saw it — and capitalised on it.
‘No’ campaigner vying for new role
She was the face of the No campaign against same-sex marriage. Now she could be taking one of the vacant Senate spots in Canberra.
Labor’s lead widens in key seat
It’s coming down to the wire in an agonisingly close race between Labor and the Coalition in one of the only seats left to count.
Albo set to unveil his new team
Anthony Albanese is set to announce his new leadership line-up as he faces the enormous challenge of reuniting the fractured Labor Party.
‘They never learn’: Sign Labor is broken
At a time when Labor should be picking up the pieces and reflecting on how it lost the federal election, instead it is plagued by infighting.
‘Pathetic’: Shorten’s excuse slammed
Bill Shorten couldn’t help himself and lashed out one last time before stepping down as Labor leader. But not everyone’s impressed.
What Australia missed about election
It’s the shock election outcome that no one saw coming. But it turns out the result is a good thing for Australia — and for Labor too.
Labor deputy leader hopeful drops out
The Opposition is likely to have an all-male leadership team for the first time in 18 years after Clare O’Neil decided not to run for deputy.
‘Speculation’ around PM’s new ministry
With three positions up for grabs, Scott Morrison is putting the final touches to his new-look cabinet. So who is in and who is out?
Photo that could spell trouble for Albo
He looks certain to be the man to take Labor into the future, but a telling Instagram post from Anthony Albanese reveals one of the major headaches he faces.
Final tragedy of Bob Hawke’s life
Blanche d’Alpuget has revealed the one thing her husband Bob Hawke was looking forward to in his final days, and didn’t get to do.
Viral pic shows Tony Abbott's sad new life
A photo of a dejected-looking Tony Abbott has gone viral, showing the brutal reality facing the former prime minister.
Showdown that explains Albo’s rise
Anthony Albanese has enjoyed an incredible rise to power within the Labor Party, and one brutal political confrontation shows exactly why.
Albo's brutal Tony Abbott sledge
It was his first appearance as likely Labor leader - but Anthony Albanese couldn't resist taking a swipe at our former PM at the same time.
China’s icy reaction to ScoMo’s win
The Chinese Government has finally responded to Scott Morrison’s surprise election win — with a way harsher response than other world leaders.
‘Just too left wing’: Albo hits back
Anthony Albanese has hit back at criticism he’s “too left wing”, arguing he’s from a working class background and is a “common sense guy”.
Penny Wong’s subtle dig at Shorten
Penny Wong appeared to send a coded warning to interim Labor leader Bill Shorten about his reported meddling in the party’s leadership race.
PM to get some bad economic news
After it was revealed the PM would be unable to keep an election tax cut promise to 10 million Aussies, he is set to get some bad economic news today.
Labor mocked over ‘foolish’ team photo
Chris Bowen shared a seemingly innocuous picture of Labor’s leadership team. The image has since been mercilessly mocked.
‘Don’t trust each other’: Labor rivalry
Bill Shorten has stunned his colleagues by campaigning against Anthony Albanese for the Labor leadership. Here’s why he’s doing it.
‘Strong advantage’: Why Bowen pulled out
Chris Bowen has revealed the reason he bowed out of the contest for the Labor leadership, leaving Anthony Albanese to be elected unopposed.
What ‘bizarre’ Palmer rant got right
Clive Palmer’s rambling appearance on breakfast TV before the election was dismissed as nonsense, but he got one thing spot on.
Real losers in surprise election
We all think we know how the election went down, but a glance at the raw voting figures has revealed some surprising truths about who won and lost.
Albo set to unveil his new team
Anthony Albanese is set to announce his new leadership line-up as he faces the enormous challenge of reuniting the fractured Labor Party.
What election means for house prices
For months, the property market was paralysed by the uncertainty of an upcoming federal election. Now two key things are likely to happen.
Secret tactic helped ScoMo smash Labor
A simple tactic to win over voters may have given Scott Morrison a crucial advantage he needed to defeat Labor leader Bill Shorten.
ScoMo could let down 10 million already
He’s only just been re-elected but the Prime Minister may have to break his first election promise already, disappointing millions of Aussies.
The factor that will decide Labor leader
A lot of names have been tossed up to replace Bill Shorten. But there is one other factor that could have a big say in the next Labor leader.
Roundabout that explains election result
At an ordinary looking intersection in western Sydney, a new roundabout sits as a sign of why Labor’s arrogance lost the unlosable election.
Anning conspiracy theory shut down
We haven’t heard a peep from Fraser Anning after he was booted at the election, but his supporters have a wild theory about why he lost.
Heartbreaking reaction to election result
While Australia has been left stunned by the election win, it has also reportedly caused some to lose hope completely. WARNING: Distressing content
Bowen steps up to challenge Albo
In the background of the Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen race, two Labor rising stars have been sounded out as possible candidates.
Aussies want to ditch Australia after election
Australians flooded the website of New Zealand’s immigration department after the election, presumably looking to escape across the ditch.
Abbott’s pay rise after crushing defeat
Tony Abbott’s humiliating defeat in his own seat could actually be a good thing for the former prime minister — or at least for his wallet.
‘It worked’: Today host exposes problem
A Labor MP was quickly interrupted by Deborah Knight when he expressed disbelief that Australia had re-elected Scott Morrison.
‘Very unlikely’: Tax cut bungle
A key part of the PM’s election success was tax cuts of more than $1000. But now it’s been revealed the promised cuts could be delayed.
Problem Tanya’s shock statement reveals
Tanya Plibersek gave one reason for her decision not to run for the Labor leadership, and it revealed something that needs to change.
Defeated Labor’s impossible dilemma
The ALP is now at a “crossroads” after losing an unlosable election. Whether the party recovers — or not — depends on one key choice.
Awkward Jones moment: ‘Oh my god’
There’s always a cringeworthy moment on Q&A and it came in the form of Alan Jones trying to take on this topic.
PM: Win ‘like walking on a razor blade’
Scott Morrison has opened up about how his team achieved the seemingly impossible and pulled off a sensational election victory over Labor.
Turnbull’s son: ‘Tony was a terrorist’
Malcolm Turnbull’s son Alex has taken credit for the ousting of Tony Abbott from his seat of Warringah, deeming him a “terrorist” within his party.
How One Nation royally screwed Labor
Support for One Nation has increased across the country — and voters directly punished Labor by voting for Pauline Hanson’s party.
Fatal mistake Labor has repeated
As the election results started to roll in on Saturday there was disbelief among Labor supporters. Then that disbelief turned to anger.
ABC staff warned of $14.6m cuts after election
ABC staff have been warned a “budget challenge” will play out over the next financial year following the re-election of the Coalition Government.
Surprising new contender for Labor
As Labor prepares to replace Bill Shorten in the wake of the party’s shock election loss, an unlikely contender is considering entering the race.