Rachel Withers

The independent ACT senator has become Parliament’s voice of reason. But is that enough when faced with a major party duopoly that refuses to act on multiple crises?

The longtime crossbencher says her electorate would expect her to work with Peter Dutton. But when pressed on Mayo's two-party-preferred swing to Labor, a few bizarre minutes unfolded.

The teal's prospects in Goldstein are looking pretty good. No-one wants to get back into Parliament as badly as former Liberal MP Tim Wilson.

'Why make this unnecessary purchase now, knowing the storm that would ensue, knowing your enemies would use it against you?'

Independents are increasingly working together. But does that undermine the very point of them?

The Greens' lacklustre results in Queensland have raised questions about the party's strategy. Does Adam Bandt need to change his approach?

Punter Konrad has built up a large social following by questioning politicians on behalf of 'the punters'.

Former Jacqui Lambie staffer Tammy Tyrrell is very different to her former boss. But is that what the people of Tasmania voted for?

The 83-year-old former shock jock still has friends in high places. But his Monday arrest shows just how far the once-mighty has fallen.

Labor’s electoral reforms are framed around diluting the influence of Simon Holmes à Court. But the Climate 200 founder says this will only cut the legs out from under independent challengers.