With a raft of promised projects either scrapped, delayed or ignored, Geelong could be a test case for whether voters turn against governments who do not fulfil their election pledges.

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio with three of the candidates for the seat of Brunswick. We have been running these election specials with at least three candidates from every Melbourne metro and some regional state election seats. Gabe Steger grew up in Melbourne’s inner suburbs and ren

MELAKA, Oct 31 (Bernama) — A total of 79 candidates representing various political parties, coalitions and independents have been confirmed eligible to contest in the 16th Melaka State Election on Nov 14. Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said Pakatan Harapan (PH) would contest 24 seats, followed by Barisan Nasional (BN) with 23, Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) with 16 and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) with seven. Perikatan Nasional (PN) will contest five seats, Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) one seat, while three candidates will contest as independents. “Of the 28 constituencies, there will be 11 straight fights, […]

The Tyrol branch of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) has unanimously chosen its leader, Markus Abwerzger, as its lead candidate for the state election in autumn 2027, ORF reported. The party's state executive board backed the 51-year-old on Friday evening. Abwerzger, a lawyer who has led the FPÖ in …

Tirol’s Greens have completed their candidate list for the next state election, with incumbent state parliament member Zeliha Arslan in second place and Kufstein councillor Viktoria Da Costa in third, ORF reported. Gebi Mair, the party’s lead candidate, was chosen six months ago. The election is …

Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner will lead the ÖVP’s list in the 2028 state election, the party decided on Thursday, ORF reported. The ÖVP’s state executive also approved its lead team. Mikl-Leitner, the party’s state leader, will head the list for the third time. The team also include…

The article details the political contest in the Victorian state election, focusing on the Bass electorate, which is considered the closest-held seat in Victoria. The race involves multiple candidates from different parties, including Labor's Chris Buckingham, Liberal's Rochelle Halstead, One Nation's Nikole Schellekens, Greens' Mat Morgan (standing in for Sophie Thorn), and Victorian Socialists' Chris Jobe. The article describes a candidate forum held at the Phillip Island RSL, where issues such as community safety, Indigenous Treaty process, local development projects, and infrastructure challenges were discussed. Phillip Island, a tourist destination known for its penguin parade, faces unique challenges including the redevelopment of a large parcel of land that was sold by the council in 1994, leading to ongoing community efforts to buy it back. The island also grapples with the loss of major events like the MotoGP and Superbikes races, and concerns about climate change and coastal erosion. The article highlights the tension between Labor's long-standing presence in the area and the growing challenge from the Liberal Party, with Halstead positioning herself as a local candidate with strong connections to the community. The discussion also touches on immigration policies, with Buckingham criticizing the use of migration as a political tool, and Schellekens acknowledging the need for nuanced approaches to local issues like a proposed McDonald's. The article concludes with the observation that Labor's reign in Bass may be coming to an end, reflecting broader challenges facing the Victorian Labor government.

A survey commissioned by the Austrian People’s Party puts it narrowly ahead of the Freedom Party in Salzburg, while political scientist Armin Mühlböck of the University of Salzburg says the race is currently too close to call, ORF reported. The ÖVP is polling at about 29 percent, compared with 28…

A poll commissioned by Salzburg's ÖVP puts the party at 29 percent, narrowly ahead of the FPÖ at 28 percent, ORF reported. The other parties are close to their results in the previous state election. The survey by Vienna-based institute Demox Research questioned 800 people. In the hypothetical di…

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.

Political parties in Upper Austria are already preparing for the 2027 state election, although no official date has been set, ORF reports. The earliest regular date would be 26 September 2027, a Sunday four weeks before the end of the legislative term. Party-commissioned opinion polls have so far…

Alice Weidel is facing an opportunity to expand the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)’s national ambitions after a historic victory...

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Western Australia’s newest MP Luke Herdegen, representing the One Nation party, has stated that the party is focusing on developing a policy platform to challenge the Labor government in the upcoming state election in 2029. Herdegen’s victory in the Secret Harbour byelection, where he defeated Labor candidate Georgia Tree by over 3,600 votes, marks a significant shift in the political landscape. Premier Roger Cook acknowledged the result but warned against complacency, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement. One Nation leader Rod Caddies highlighted the party’s growing professionalism, citing efforts to craft policies in areas like housing and economics. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas downplayed the Liberal Party’s performance in the seat, noting it was a Labor stronghold. Treasurer Rita Saffioti criticized Zempilas’ analysis, calling it disingenuous. The result underscores a potential realignment in WA politics, with One Nation positioning itself as a serious contender for state government.