Do parties win elections because of their leaders, or in spite of them? History shows it’s a bit of both
There’s a popular belief that a good leader will win an election for their party, while a bad one will lose it. The numbers ...
Ontario votes: Party leaders to tackle northern issues in first debate of campaign
Ontario’s main party leaders will square off on northern issues today in their first debate of the election campaign.
Libby Mettam: WA Liberal leader has a mountain to climb
Earlier this year, Ms Mettam became a grandmother when her eldest daughter, Bianca, gave birth to a girl, Remi. Bianca, 25, ...
Liberal Party concedes Werribee by-election following extended vote count
Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has conceded the Werribee by-election to Labor candidate John Lister after a tight ...
As WA election looms, many voters don't know who opposition leader Shane Love is
WA's little-known opposition leader is fighting for recognition, his seat and the future of his party. On a road trip through ...
What to know about Peter Dutton, the leader of the opposition vying to be PM
Peter Dutton is seeking to defy almost 100 years of political history by defeating Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...
Splits, fusions and evolutions: how Australia’s political parties took hold
In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...
Liberal Party of Canada announces French, English leadership debates in Montreal
The Liberal Party of Canada announced Saturday afternoon it will host two leadership debates — one in English and another in ...
Chrystia Freeland promises tax cut, plan for cheaper groceries if elected Liberal leader
Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland outlined a suite of policies Tuesday aimed at improving the cost of living for ...
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Ontario Election 2025: Party leaders gearing up for first debate, some heading north
Some Ontario party leaders are heading north today as they gear up for the first debate of the election campaign, set to take ...
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Australia Drops Its Artist for Venice Biennale to Avoid ‘Divisive Debate’
Australia has dropped its artist for the next Venice Biennale in 2026 after critics dug up some of his controversial early ...
Ontario party leaders prepare for first election debate on Friday
Some Ontario party leaders are heading north today as they gear up for the first debate of the election campaign, set to take place Friday in North Bay. But their travels along the campaign trail may ...