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Australia politics live: Albanese blames Coalition for ‘legitimising’ One Nation; Joyce says his party will ‘go for government’
One Nation's commanding victory in the Farrer byelection has sent shockwaves through Australian politics, with Prime Minister Albanese pinning blame on the Coalition for normalising the far-right party's rise. Barnaby Joyce, never one to miss a moment, declared One Nation is not yet a party of government — with heavy emphasis on the word "yet." The result is being read as a devastating rebuke of Angus Taylor and the Liberal Party in what should have been safe conservative territory.
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Live: PM says Liberals and Nationals legitimised One Nation at Farrer by-election
The Prime Minister has taken aim at the Liberal and National parties for preferencing One Nation in the Farrer by-election, calling it a "big mistake" that lends credibility to the far-right party. Albanese's comments signal a broader political attack on the Coalition's strategic decisions heading into the electoral cycle. The preference deal has reignited debate about how mainstream conservative parties engage with One Nation's brand of politics.
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Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial likely ending her presidential hopes
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces an impeachment trial in the Senate after the House voted to charge her with corruption and making death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family. The case centers on allegations of misappropriating public funds and accumulating unexplained wealth during her tenure. A conviction would bar her from holding public office, effectively ending her 2028 presidential ambitions before they begin.
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Sara Duterte to face impeachment trial after key vote
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is headed for an impeachment trial after lawmakers advanced charges against her spanning financial misconduct and alleged threats against the country's top leadership. The accusations include misuse of public funds, unexplained wealth, and explicit threats targeting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family. The trial marks a dramatic escalation in the bitter political fallout between two of the Philippines' most powerful dynasties.
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Budget contains $45bn bottom-line improvement over four years as Jim Chalmers promises ‘spending restraint’
Australia's federal budget will deliver a $45 billion improvement to the commonwealth's bottom line over four years, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers framing the package around spending restraint amid persistent inflationary pressure. Prime Minister Albanese has flagged the budget will tackle housing, productivity, and fuel security as headline priorities. The fiscal improvement signals a deliberate effort to avoid adding to inflation while still addressing key cost-of-living pressures facing Australian households.
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