As the clock ticks down to the election, the battle lines have been drawn, and both leaders are rallying their bases for a critical year in Australian politics.

"Labor has given up solving the cost of living crisis. All they have is nasty personal smears against Peter Dutton and his family."

Brad Battin MP now faces the challenge of uniting the party and positioning it as a viable alternative to Premier Jacinta Allan’s government ahead of the next state election.

Sashi Kiran, elected to Fiji's Parliament in December 2022 as a National Federation Party member, served as Assistant Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation in the PAP/NFP/SODELPA Coalition Government.

Four candidates, Sandi Mitra, Mallika Raj, Pradeep Sornaraj, and Amardeep Singh, stood out for their fresh approaches to politics, prioritising social change, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumped six points in Essential since November to -11, with 50% disapproving and 39% approving.

Freeland’s exit is the latest in a string of resignations and internal dissent within Trudeau’s government, raising questions about the Prime Minister’s ability to lead amid growing discontent and economic uncertainty.

The 14-year minister and 18-year Member for Werribee confirmed his decision to step down, citing a need for "new perspectives" in government.

Kevin Andrews retired in 2022 after losing a preselection battle for Menzies, ending a record tenure as the longest-serving federal MP at the time.

The proposal, long championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to align India’s electoral cycles, potentially reshaping the nation’s political and governance landscape.