National Party

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership vote challenge from his defense minister, Chris Penk, at a meeting of National Party lawmakers. Luxon stated that he had the full support of his caucus and emphasized their determination to win the election. Following the vote, Luxon removed ministerial portfolios from Chris Penk.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership confidence vote among National Party lawmakers in Wellington less than three months before an election scheduled for Nov. 7. The two votes since April followed recent public remarks by Luxon, such as comments about business leaders having a "parent-child mentality." After the vote, Luxon stated that his caucus was united and determined to win.

The Young Doctors Association (YDA) continues a strike against security issues at Civil Hospital, refusing negotiations with health authorities until demands for improved safety are met. YDA leader Dr Palwasha Raheem Kakar highlighted the acid attack on Dr Mahnoor Nasir, urging government action on hospital security, while National Party leader Mir Rehmat Saleh Baloch called for an inquiry into the incident.

Uruguay's Transparency and Public Ethics Board (Jutep) faced the Chamber of Deputies' Security and Coexistence Commission over allegations of political misuse in the case involving President Yamandú Orsi's purchase of a Hyundai Santa Fe. National Party deputy Pablo Abdala accused Jutep of 'political use' during the hearing.

The Federal budget 2026 is set to be presented by Treasurer Jim Chalmers tonight, with the Coalition party determining their platform. The Deputy Liberal leader suggests the Coalition should consider the results of the Farrer byelection. The Liberal and National party are focused on increasing their primary vote.

The Liberal and Nationals parties will preference One Nation over independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer byelection, potentially impacting her chances of winning. One Nation's David Farley and Milthorpe are frontrunners in the four-candidate race for the southern New South Wales seat.