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...
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'.
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.
The exceptionally close vote leaves Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s government in a precarious position.
The Liberal Party on Monday voted out Tony Abbott in favour of long-time rival Malcolm Turnbull.
Tony Abbott made only minor changes to his cabinet.
The conservative leader and trainee priest made a landslide election victory over the opposition.
Kevin Rudd is back in office for the second time after defeating Julia Gillard.
Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott warns of second election.