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Australian Liberal Party
The Strategic Consequences of the Liberal-National Coalition Split in Australia
By Grant Wyeth
The Liberal Party and the National Party have had a permanent coalition since 1946. Not anymore.
As Liberals’ New Leader, Sussan Ley Makes History – But Faces Unprecedented Difficulties
By Mark Kenny
The Liberal Party's first female leader faces the difficult task of leading the party back to the political center.
Why Australia Rejected the Liberal Party
By Grant Wyeth
The 2025 election brought an almost wholesale rejection of the Liberal Party in the country’s urban areas. Where does the party go from here?
Labor Routs the Coalition as Australia’s Voters Reject Dutton’s Undercooked Offering
By Michelle Grattan
Labor’s strong victory doesn't just reflect the voters’ judgement that the Coalition was not ready to govern; it was worse than that.
Australia’s China Policy in the Lead-up to the 2025 Federal Election
By Elena Collinson
Australia’s fragile bipartisan consensus on China is beginning to fray, but the differences are largely in tone and rhetoric, not substance.
Australia’s Third Election Debate Overshadowed by Pope’s Death
By Michelle Grattan
Even as pre-polling started and the third debate was held, both Albanese and Dutton cut back on their campaigning in the wake of the death of Pope Francis.
As Australia’s Election Called for May 3, Both Labor and Liberals See Cause for Hope
By Michelle Grattan
Incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has the weight of history on his side. But modern day politics is volatile, and the voters are cranky.
Australia’s Opposition Leader Softens Tone on China, With Election in Mind
By Michelle Grattan
With an eye toward winning Chinese Australian votes, Peter Dutton is simultaneously attempting a softening on some fronts – while retaining the “hard man” image on others.
Why the Indigenous ‘Voice’ Has Proved a Tough Sell in Australia
By Grant Wyeth
The last federal election was a vote against instability, not for any great positive vision. The public resistance to the proposed Voice to Parliament reflects that dynamic.
The Real Shift in Australian Politics
By Grant Wyeth
If Australia’s Liberal Party is in decline, does this mean that the Labor Party is in ascendency?
Is Australia’s Liberal Party in Terminal Decline?
By Grant Wyeth
What saves political parties is their ability to adapt, but the aggressive populism that has saved conservative parties elsewhere has limited appeal in Australia.
Liberal Party Losses Grow With Victoria Elections
By Grant Wyeth
The result confirmed that the Labor Party’s chief rival, the Liberal Party, is now deeply unpopular in the state.
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