The election had to be held before May 17. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today A five-week campaign will count ...

The Secret Harbour by-election is shaping up as one of the most closely-watched political contests in WA for some time.

Australia’s two major parties have so far failed to win a majority in the 150-seat House of Representatives to rule outright after national elections on Saturday, with a result not likely for several ...

The Australian Electoral Commission is examining if party breached laws in its $6m public funding claim after the last election, documents show ...

South Australia's Electoral Commissioner Mick Sherry has resigned amid a review into the scandal-plagued state and Voice elections.