Coalition looking for new leader after huge election loss

Coalition confront the prospect of worst election result in 80 years

The Coalition is on track for its worst-ever result at a federal election after last Saturday's crushing loss to Labor. Peter Dutton lost his seat leaving the Liberal party having to select a successor.

Refashioned History: Liberal Catastrophes and Labor Triumphs

Footnote content. The dust had barely settled on the Australian federal election on May 3 before the hagiographers, mythmakers and revisionists got to work. If history is seen as a set of agreed upon facts, there was a rapidly growing consensus that Labor’s imposing victory had been the result of a superb campaign, sparkling in its faultlessness. This did not quite match pre-election remarks and assessments. The government of Anthony Albanese ha…

Election result sparks turmoil within Canberra Liberals

After election defeat, Canberra Liberals reevaluate approach amid policy woes and internal strife. Disconnect between local candidates and party leadership.

Labor's back in power, so what went so wrong for the Coalition in election?

With a resounding lose, the Coalition must rethink strategies and policies post-Labor's victory.

In its soul-searching, the Coalition should examine its relationship with the media

Voters wanted to hear the details of policies that matter to them, such as housing and cost of living. Instead, the Coalition gave them culture wars.

Yes, Peter Dutton lost, but don’t write the Liberals off

Readers question the performance of Peter Dutton and the Liberal Party at the election, and look to what changes may follow.