Tony Abbott says his greatest pleasure of the federal election was snatching John Howard's old seat back from Labor.
The writs have been returned for the 2010 federal election with the government winning the two-party preferred vote by the narrowest of margins.
The DLP candidate who claimed Victoria's last Senate spot says tackling Australia's exploding drug problem will be a key priority.
Family First leader Steve Fielding has lost his Senate seat after the count of Victorian votes from last month's federal election was finally completed.
Advertising guru Todd Sampson says the leaders of the two main political parties must up their game next time around, including their use of social media.
NSW candidate Lee Rhiannon has secured the Greens a Senate spot, robbing Labor of a third seat.
The Australian Electoral Commission has announced the six successful Senate candidates from the August 21 federal election.
Kevin Rudd will be awarded the post of foreign affairs minister when Julia Gillard announces her new ministry today, with Stephen Smith becoming defence minister.
Independent Andrew Wilkie has threatened the Gillard government's mining tax, warning he will block it unless it is fundamentally redrawn.
Julia Gillard is tipped to announce a reshuffle this weekend following independent MP Rob Oakeshott's rejection of a cabinet portfolio.
Federal Independent MP Rob Oakeshott has rejected an offer to be a minister in a Labor minority government.
Independent MP Rob Oakeshott has turned down an offer to be a minister in the Gillard government.
The structure of the new Gillard government could be a boon to Australia's tourism industry, according to the peak body.
The Nationals are jostling for another spot on the opposition frontbench after increasing their parliamentary representation at the federal election.
A New York man has drowned more than three hours after pulling himself out of the water in what doctors say is a rare case of secondary drowning.
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