
Something has changed in Australia. The voters of Farrer may tell us what, and how much
The major parties look like also-rans in the byelection on 9 May, with One Nation and an independent favoured to fight it out. Is this a minor curiosity, or a political earthquake?
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Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax
David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking points
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Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax
David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking points
The GuardianRattenbury denies quitting over coalition talks, but they can't have helped
By Harry Frost
In announcing his retirement from ACT politics, Greens leader Shane Rattenbury says he is looking forward to finding out what his next career move could be.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/act-shane-rattenbury-retiring-to-find-new-career/106587060
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Rattenbury denies quitting over coalition talks, but they can't have helped
In announcing his retirement from ACT politics, Greens leader Shane Rattenbury says he is looking forward to finding out what his next career move could be.
Breaking: ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury quitting politics
By Niki Burnside
The leader of the ACT Greens and former attorney-general Shane Rattenbury has announced he is leaving politics after more than 17 years in the Legislative Assembly.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/shane-rattenbury-steps-down-as-act-greens-leader/106582540
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Breaking: ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury quitting politics
The leader of the ACT Greens and former attorney-general Shane Rattenbury has announced he is leaving politics after more than 17 years in the Legislative Assembly.

Labor accused of ignoring anti-racism plan as documents reveal repeated pleas to take action
The government has defended its response, citing the upcoming royal commission and work done by the Islamophobia and antisemitism special envoys
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Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry
Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock
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Greens say Australia should step up pressure on Israel over ‘disastrous, illegal, immoral war’ on Lebanon
Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott said Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East
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Max Chandler-Mather says Greens can use ‘progressive populism’ to win voters deserting major parties for One Nation
The new head of the Greens Institute will organise thousands of volunteers for a major survey of economic and social life around Australia
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