Coalition's migration proposal faces practical questions
By Gina Rushton and Sara Tomevska

The Coalition's new migration policy aims to increase screening of visa applicants and "boot out" people who do not abide by Australia's values, but questions remain about how the plan would work in practice.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/angus-taylor-coalition-migration-policy-plan-australian-values/106563718

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Coalition's migration proposal faces practical questions

The Coalition's new migration policy aims to increase screening of visa applicants and "boot out" people who do not abide by Australia's values, but questions remain about how the plan would work in practice.

Ex-One Nation candidate wants Hanson 'held accountable' for rehiring rapist ex-staffer
By Charlotte Grieve and Pat McGrath

Two former One Nation candidates have accused party leader Pauline Hanson and chief of staff James Ashby of dismissing concerns raised internally about the convicted rapist and former campaign director Sean Black.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/former-one-nation-candidates-say-hanson-ashby-ignored-concerns/106559022

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Ex-One Nation candidate wants Hanson 'held accountable' for rehiring rapist ex-staffer

Two former One Nation candidates have accused party leader Pauline Hanson and chief of staff James Ashby of dismissing concerns raised internally about the convicted rapist and former campaign director Sean Black.

Did a Documentary Just Help Defeat Hungary’s Viktor Orban?

A last-minute release of a nonfiction film may have sealed the fate of the MAGA-allied leader.

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Tas Labor has 'a bit of a shock coming', party elders warn
By Paddy Manning

Ahead of a state conference, a former Tasmanian Labor premier and treasurer lash the party's performance, telling the ABC the opposition's policies are indistinguishable from the Liberals — and there's no pathway to government without crossbench support.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/tas-labor-party-future-state-conference/106496566

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There's 'a shock coming' for Tasmanian Labor, party elders warn

Ahead of a state conference, a former Tasmanian Labor premier and treasurer lash the party's performance, telling the ABC the opposition's policies are indistinguishable from the Liberals — and there's no pathway to government without crossbench support.

Dutch News: “Eat the rich”? Dutch political parties slay on social media. “While some researchers are concerned about polarisation among young people and the huge reach of far-right parties such as Forum voor Democratie, Christians, Socialists and green advocates are taking them on.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/19/dutch-news-eat-the-rich-dutch-political-parties-slay-on-social-media/
Dutch News: “Eat the rich”? Dutch political parties slay on social media

Dutch News: “Eat the rich”? Dutch political parties slay on social media. “While some researchers are concerned about polarisation among young people and the huge reach of far-right parties s…

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Political parties on sidelines at city hall after debut on Calgary's ballot last fall
After political parties returned in last fall's municipal election, councillors chosen under the same banner don't vote as a bloc. It's not clear if two of three new parties will run again in 2029.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/political-parties-city-hall-9.7131187?cmp=rss
NSW2027 – Parties Registered to Contest the 2027 Election

The next NSW election will be held on Saturday 13 March 2027. The date has been brought forward by two weeks from the fixed term date specified in the Constitution to avoid a clash with Easter. Und…

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Manitoba government introduces election bill ahead of scheduled 2027 vote
An election in Manitoba is not scheduled until Oct. 5 of next year, but the province's two major political parties have started laying some of the groundwork.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11728681/manitoba-government-introduces-election-bill-ahead-of-scheduled-2027-vote/