Ahead of the 2025 federal election, news.com.au has the latest politics news and updates on the Liberal National Party and its leader, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...

Palmer labelled the electoral act “Draconian and unconstitutional”, arguing that it breaches the implied freedom of political ...

For those counting, the billionaire mining magnate and major political donor is now 0-5 before the High Court.

Latest counting has extended school teacher John Lister’s lead in the formerly safe Labor seat despite a huge swing against ...

Earlier this year, Ms Mettam became a grandmother when her eldest daughter, Bianca, gave birth to a girl, Remi. Bianca, 25, ...

The Australian Federal Police has released footage of a man they believe can assist with their inquiries into vandalism at ...

Labor has been accused of reigniting its "Mediscare" campaign ahead of the federal election with a misleadingly edited attack ad in which opposition leader Peter Dutton declares "Medicare is dead".

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed the Coalition has a conscience vote on transgender issues after about 20 ...

Brisbane's Star casino is looking for a financial lifeline to stave off collapse but gambling reform campaigners say the Queensland government "should be ruling out" the prospect of Chow Tai Fook ...

German industry has been hit by soaring energy costs following EU sanctions against Russia. Major business groups such as ...

Meanwhile, the Liberals declared victory in the Prahran byelection, where former Administrative Appeals Tribunal member ...