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From crime to campaigns: Mick Calatzis runs for Canberra Liberals

Veteran policeman Det. Supt. Mick Calatzis will be a Canberra Liberals candidate for the electorate of Kurrajong.

Independents for Canberra: Candidates in every electorate

Since Independents for Canberra was announced at the end of January, dozens of locals have expressed their interest in running as candidates.

Independents call for limited terms for ACT politicians

The Strong Independents propose limited terms (no more than three four-year terms) for Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Strong Independents propose citizens’ referendum

Independent candidates, the Strong Independents, have announced their first electoral policy: a People’s Poll.

Canberra Liberals promise cost-of-living relief

Should the Canberra Liberals win October’s election, they will provide a $65 million cost-of-living relief package.

Canberra youth demand a bite of the democracy sausage

Both the Australian Young Labor and Young Liberal movements accept membership fees from 16-year-olds and engage them in policy development and campaigns, so it begs the question, why can’t they vote?  A non-partisan,...

Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan claims victory in election

President Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in Turkey's presidential election, a win that would steer his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade after he saw off his toughest political challenge yet.

Tayyip Erdogan positioned to extend rule in Turkey

Turks have begun voting in a presidential runoff that could see Tayyip Erdogan extend his rule into a third decade and intensify Turkey's increasingly authoritarian path, muscular foreign policy and unorthodox economic governance.

DeSantis announces candidacy for US presidential race

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he will seek the 2024 Republican nomination for president.

Kenya braces for legal fight over William Ruto win

Kenya is bracing for a protracted legal battle after William Ruto was declared the victor in a closely fought presidential race over the objections of more than half the electoral commission, stoking fears of political violence.

Fit the Bill: Only Aussies should vote in Australian elections

After seven good weeks, Albo has finally come up with a stupid idea. We cheapen our vote if we allow any foreign nationals the right to vote here.

Japan ruling party set for strong election

Japanese voters have gone to the polls in a parliamentary election that may give the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a surge of support after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a dominant politician and power broker.

Kim Rubenstein looks back on her bid for the purple

Professor Kim Rubenstein, former independent Senate candidate for the ACT, talks to Canberra Daily about her campaign and active citizenship.

Q&A: Labor MP Dr Andrew Leigh on the election

Economist Dr Andrew Leigh was re-elected as Labor member for Fenner for his fifth term. He spoke to Canberra Daily about the election.

David Pocock has his eye on the ball

David Pocock, former rugby giant, has a sporting chance of becoming the ACT’s first independent senator. CW interviewed him this week.

Labor election ‘a dramatic shift in Australian politics’, says Andrew Barr

Australian politics have changed following the election of the first Labor government since 2013, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr believes.

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