New research has revealed persistent barriers that continue to thwart the political ambitions of young women from standing for election.
Religious discrimination laws have been highly controversial in Australia in recent years. Here’s where they started, and where we are now.
In assessing Scott Morrison’s prime ministership, several factors need to be taken into account. On many of them, his record is poor.
As Indonesia’s election looms, young people want action on climate change, but research shows the country’s political class isn’t listening.
Months of painstaking negotiations, mediated by the US, Egypt and Qatar, have led to a new package deal that the two sides are now weighing up.
In less than two years, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has gone from clear choice to fighting for majority support in the polls. What happened?
In the final episode of season eight, “What Happens Next?” explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.
If the Voice referendum is lost on 14 October, the Prime Minister will have to confront some diabolically difficult challenges, and quickly pivot to the role of healer-in-chief.
The new premier has a great deal of experience in politics, but inherits the premiership with the state facing a series of major economic problems.
Daniel Andrews’ decision to resign will cause potential challenges for the state Labor Party, and opportunities for the Opposition to become more electorally competitive.
Given its remit and membership, the inquiry is unlikely to break new ground – and has met fierce opposition even before starting its work.
Politicians have cynically used metaphor to imply meaning through language.
You can’t save the planet on your own. Take a deep breath, take some notes from these leading experts – and then take action.
It appears to have become more prevalent, visible, and possibly also more politicised in post-pandemic times, as general trust in governments and mainstream media declines.
On 14 October, it’s our civic responsibility to make an informed decision about the referendum question regarding the Voice to Parliament.
Can legislated obligations improve the way governments consider climate change in their decision-making?
The platform’s handling of harmful content, including disinformation, hate speech and propaganda, has attracted widespread criticism.
Parents wanting to migrate to Australia to join their children face ludicrous delays, and if opting for a paid contributory visa, exorbitant fees.
As the Voice to Parliament referendum draws closer, it’s worth noting the main regulations relating to matters such as advertising, authorisation, and financial disclosure.
The Victorian government has announced major reforms intended to reduce harm caused by poker machines, but the gambling industry won’t accept these changes quietly.
Parliament missed an opportunity to ban misinformation and disinformation during the referendum campaign.
Not since the infamous ‘Bodyline’ series of the 1930s has cricket been the source of so much tension between Australia and Britain.
Existing research evidence suggests the hegemony of neoliberal measures within Australian welfare policy has resulted in higher, not lower, levels of social and economic injustice.
A new survey finds Australians care deeply about the environment, but many aren’t aware of the full extent of biodiversity loss.
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