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These are short summaries of what parties say they believe or propose. They do not establish that a policy works, was delivered, or was supported in every parliamentary vote. Principles, proposals, campaign examples and a party’s own account of its government program are labelled separately.

Coverage starts with groups in the current federal Parliamentary Handbook roster. It excludes parties with no current federal representative and does not merge state branches, coalition partners or independents. An affiliation label does not prove AEC registration.

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Overview review: 28 Oct 2026. Membership snapshot: 27/10/2026. Our transparency standard · AEC party register

12 groups

Australia’s Voice

Australia's Voice

Federal parliamentary representation

0 House1 Senate

Australia’s Voice describes itself as a party for people who feel unheard. Its FAQ says its policies are being developed through public and expert consultation.

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Greens logo

Australian Greens

Federal parliamentary representation

1 House10 Senate

The Greens describe four foundations: ecological sustainability, participatory democracy, social justice, and peace and non-violence.

David Shoebridge portrait
Federal parliamentary leaderDavid Shoebridge
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Labor logo

Australian Labor Party

Federal parliamentary representation

94 House30 Senate

Labor’s published priorities emphasise pay and working conditions, Medicare and investment in Australian industry.

Anthony Albanese portrait
Federal parliamentary leaderAnthony Albanese
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Centre Alliance logo

Centre Alliance

Federal parliamentary representation

1 House0 Senate

The national party policy source could not be verified in this review. Rebekha Sharkie’s personal priorities are linked separately and are not presented as a national party platform.

Leadership title not confirmed in this review.

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JLN

Jacqui Lambie Network

Federal parliamentary representation

0 House1 Senate

The network’s published campaigns focus on people needing support, veterans’ accountability and scrutiny of the major parties.

Jacqui Lambie portrait
Senate parliamentary leaderJacqui Lambie
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KAP logo

Katter's Australian Party

Federal parliamentary representation

1 House0 Senate

Katter’s Australian Party’s principles combine national sovereignty, regional interests, a mixed economy, individual initiative and socially conservative values.

National leader; Queensland MPRobbie Katter
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Liberal logo

Liberal Party of Australia

Federal parliamentary representation

27 House23 Senate

The Liberal Party’s stated principles emphasise personal freedom, private enterprise, limited government and equal opportunity.

Angus Taylor portrait
Federal parliamentary leaderAngus Taylor
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One Nation logo

One Nation

Federal parliamentary representation

2 House4 Senate

One Nation publishes proposals on resource ownership, family taxation, government spending and national sovereignty.

Pauline Hanson portrait
Party leaderPauline Hanson
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Nationals logo

The Nationals

Federal parliamentary representation

14 House4 Senate

The Nationals’ stated focus is regional Australia: local representation, regional economies, secure communities and opportunity.

Matt Canavan portrait
Federal parliamentary leaderMatt Canavan
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United Australia

United Australia Party [2018]

Federal parliamentary representation

0 House1 Senate

The linked party domain showed unrelated spam content during this review. A policy summary and leadership claims are held pending source-integrity checks. Ralph Babet’s affiliation is taken from the Parliamentary Handbook.

Leadership title not confirmed in this review.

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Independents

Independent

Individual representatives

8 House2 Senate

Independent representatives do not share a single party leader or platform. Explore each person’s own sourced profile.

No shared leader or platform.

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