State and Territory Elections

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey. 

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the territory budget's deficit increased 75 per cent due in part to a revenue shortfall from GST and payroll tax, but government spending has also increased — and drawn criticism from the Canberra Liberals.

The two Tasmanian Liberals turned independents say they want to "resolve this crisis" and with the Premier saying he'll consider their demands it seems the last Liberal government in Australia won't face an election — not in the next few days anyway.

The move primes the trigger for an early election, with John Tucker and fellow independent to meet Jeremy Rockliff tomorrow.

More than 27,000 voters in the marginal inner Adelaide electorate of Dunstan will head to the polls in March to elect a new MP following former premier Steven Marshall's resignation.

Election corflutes are set to be banned from public infrastructure after the South Australian government backed laws introduced to state parliament by the opposition leader almost two years ago.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr discusses light rail, the cost of living and his own political future for Stateline.

Speaking to Stateline, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says his last budget before the upcoming territory election will look to provide energy bill relief and another cut to stamp duty.

South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas has always been a politician in a hurry. But now he's calling for time and patience from the public to deliver his platform.

Concerns have been raised by social service groups that wealthier people will receive more in rebates.

A party of community independents, who say they're inspired by the success of Senator David Pocock at the last federal election, will contest this year's ACT election. 

Data from the state government reveals the number of buyers qualifying for the first home concession has fallen as property prices have risen.

He's one of the few West Australians most would recognise from his first name alone, thanks to a career spanning TV, radio and print — and now Basil Zempilas is throwing his hat in the political ring.

Three months after Australians overwhelmingly voted against enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the constitution, South Australian First Nations people are deciding whether to nominate as candidates for the country's first state-based Voice.

Voters in Adelaide's inner east will return to the polls after former South Australian premier Steven Marshall announced his intention to resign from parliament. A rising Green vote in the area could decide who wins the seat. 

Labor's Cressida O'Hanlon will contest the seat of Dunstan following Steven Marshall’s resignation, while the Liberals have yet to choose who they'll put forward. 

Former SA premier Steven Marshall broke a painful 20-year election drought for the Liberals. But his government was ousted after a term, following controversies and a tough health focused election campaign from Labor. 

The by-election is being seen as a crucial test for Opposition Leader David Speirs, while the SA Premier is talking down Labor's chances of taking the seat.

Queenslanders will find out in October, when voters head to the ballot box, if Steven Miles has done enough to convince Queenslanders his Games gambit is a gold medal winner.

The former deputy chief minister's decision not to contest the next election means three of the most prominent figures from the past two elections are on the backbench or out of politics. 

Ms Manison, who served as the NT's deputy chief minister for seven years, has announced she will not recontest her seat at the upcoming NT election in August. 

Would you spend close to $30,000 for a chance to rub shoulders with those in charge of WA? Those with cash to splash have been doing just that — and many donations can remain hidden due to a legal loophole.

Every major WA political party changed its leader this year — so can we expect more tumultuous times in 2024? State political reporter Keane Bourke looks into his crystal ball to see what lies ahead.

The next Queensland election is less than a year away and, now he's taken over the top, job Steven Miles is keen to avoid facing the final curtain at the ballot box, writes Rachel Riga. 

The ceremony took place at Brisbane's government house with treasurer Cameron Dick appointed as his deputy.