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Ballot box blunder with nearly 2,000 missing votes found at AEC worker’s home

Officials only noticed it was missing during a routine recount last week as part of the mandatory second count of all House of Representatives ballot papers.

Tim Watts named first Indian Ocean envoy as Australia signals stronger regional ties

In his new role, Watts will leverage his extensive diplomatic experience – including visits to India – to strengthen Australia’s regional partnerships.

From nuclear to nature laws, here’s where new Liberal leader Sussan Ley stands on 4 energy and environment flashpoints

Ley has argued Australia needs to keep gas in the system for longer, rather than “trying to do everything with renewables.

Sussan Ley makes history as first female Liberal leader after narrow win over Angus Taylor

Her victory signals a shift in direction for the Liberals as they seek to rebuild after their federal election loss.

Marles, Wong, Chalmers return; Aly and Rowland rise in Albanese’s most diverse ministry ever

Several first-term and mid-career MPs will step into cabinet for the first time, signalling a generational renewal within Labor’s ranks:

Two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty in politics

The left has more numbers in the caucus after the election, meaning that to preserve factional balances, one minister from the right had to go.

Australia’s most complex election count marches on ahead of schedule

“The nation already has clarity not just on who is forming government but on most House of Representatives and Senate seats around the nation."

Dutton takes swipe at ex-Liberal leader who couldn’t manage ‘graceful silence’

“The best model I’ve seen is where leaders, former, make a graceful exit from politics and maintain their graceful silence — so that will be my model.”

Recount drama as 1,800 votes vanish in key seat, triggering scrutiny of federal count

It is reported that the first tally was conducted in the presence of Liberal scrutineers and signed off at 10.30pm, while the later revision occurred after most scrutineers had left.

Hindu Council of Australia welcomes Albanese’s ‘landslide victory,’ calls for multicultural progress

HCA has thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for announcing federal government support for the establishment of Australia's first Hindu school in Sydney.

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The 28-Meeting Diplomacy: How India and Australia Built Strategic Chemistry

When two countries keep returning to the table repeatedly, it usually means one thing: both believe the future may depend on that relationship.

Kiwifruit boss Tarun Gautam fined $40,000 for exploiting Indian migrant workers

Employee Jagmeet Singh, told investigators he paid more than $23,300 to secure employment with the company, with multiple payments made into both New Zealand and Indian bank accounts.

Victorian Government launches “Easy Electric SEC” to cut household power bills

The “Easy Electric SEC” platform, available from today, is described as a one-stop-shop offering free, simplified advice for households considering electrification upgrades.
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