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Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference at the presidential palace in Bogor, West Java on 18 August 2018. Sonny Tumbelaka/AFP

Australia elections

More Aussie candidates withdraw over social media posts

By AFP

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...

  • Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference at the presidential palace in Bogor, West Java on 18 August 2018. Sonny Tumbelaka/AFP

    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'.

    1186 days ago
  • FILE: Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1440 days ago
  • Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks at a Liberal party function in Sydney on 3 July, 2016, in a tense wait for a result in Australia’s general election. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    2146 days ago
  • Malcolm Turnbull was voted in as Australian Prime Minister on 14 September 2015. Picture: AFP

    Australia gets new PM Malcolm Turnbull

    The Liberal Party on Monday voted out Tony Abbott in favour of long-time rival Malcolm Turnbull.

    2439 days ago
  • Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott. Picture: AFP/POOL/Lisa Maree Williams

    Australian PM unveils cabinet

    Tony Abbott made only minor changes to his cabinet.

    3167 days ago
  • Australian Prime Minister-elect, Tony Abbott, claims victory in the 2013 Australian Election in Sydney on September 7, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Picture: AFP/POOL/Lisa Maree Williams"

    Tony Abbot wins Australia election

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    3176 days ago
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    Rudd sworn in as Australian PM

    Kevin Rudd is back in office for the second time after defeating Julia Gillard.

    3248 days ago
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    Australia faces more political instability

    Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott warns of second election.

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