Australia elections
More Aussie candidates withdraw over social media posts
But the main opposition Labor party, which is comfortably leading in opinion polls ahead of the 18 May general election, also saw one of its own stand down...
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Australia says 'state actor' hacked parties, parliament
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told lawmakers security agencies looking at a hack of lawmakers 'also became aware that the networks of some political parties; Liberal, Labor and Nationals have also been affected'.
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Australia forms task force to guard elections from cyber attacks
The newly-created Electoral Integrity Task Force will identify and address risks to Australia’s electoral process, a Department of Home Affairs spokesperson told Reuters by email.
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Australian govt in limbo with election too close to call
The exceptionally close vote leaves Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s government in a precarious position.
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Australia gets new PM Malcolm Turnbull
The Liberal Party on Monday voted out Tony Abbott in favour of long-time rival Malcolm Turnbull.
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Australian PM unveils cabinet
Tony Abbott made only minor changes to his cabinet.
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Tony Abbot wins Australia election
The conservative leader and trainee priest made a landslide election victory over the opposition.
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Rudd sworn in as Australian PM
Kevin Rudd is back in office for the second time after defeating Julia Gillard.
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Australia faces more political instability
Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott warns of second election.
