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Cookbook authors, ‘dukes’ and card game gatecrashers: Australia’s quirkiest politicians

Australia’s history is full of eccentric MPs, including serial quiz show contestants and a prime minister who pumped iron for God.

Robert Hortle

The poll was brought on by a no-confidence vote. But after delivering a re-hung parliament, Tasmanians don’t seem to have much confidence in their...

There’s a lot at stake for the island state, which desperately needs budget repair and improved services - but you wouldn’t know it from the...

The poll follows a vote of no confidence in the premier, which created a power vacuum in state politics. But the election is unlikely to deliver...

In spectacular political theatre that’s spanned two days, the parliament passed a vote of no confidence in Premier Jeremy Rockliff.

Here’s how to navigate federal ballot papers. In this practice election, it’s farm animals battling for your vote.