Australia PM, defending slim majority, faces by-election test
The poll in the suburban Sydney seat of Bennelong was triggered by a constitutional crisis that has seen eight parliamentarians resign over a once-obscure rule barring dual citizens from federal office.
Dec 16, 2017, 07:35 AM IST
Australian police use pepper spray to stop clashes at anti-immigration rally
Far-right activists from the True Blue Crew, which says it is opposed to refugees and the "Islamisation" of Australia, faced off with members of a left-wing coalition promoting tolerance in the city.
Jun 25, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
Australian PM under threat from party split as shift to the right grows
A prominent member of Australia`s government is set to defect to form his own conservative party.
Feb 06, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Australian PM almost certain victor in election but no celebration
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to retain power after a bruising national election.
Jul 08, 2016, 13:20 PM IST
Australian PM Turnbull in reach of hollow election victory
Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday pulled within striking distance of the votes needed to form a narrow majority government in a cliffhanger election that has left the country in limbo and his leadership in doubt.
Jul 06, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull defies critics, cliffhanger vote count resumes
Malcolm Turnbull`s Liberal-National coalition has so far secured 68 lower house seats, the centre-left Labor opposition 67, with 10 seats in doubt.
Jul 05, 2016, 10:58 AM IST
