While there have been moves to making voting optional in Australia, voters have consistently expressed their support for it being compulsory.
On 14 October, it’s our civic responsibility to make an informed decision about the referendum question regarding the Voice to Parliament.
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.
Parliament missed an opportunity to ban misinformation and disinformation during the referendum campaign.
Victoria’s newly-elected parliament will have a mandate to address growing concerns of integrity and transparency. Here’s what it could do immediately.
States have long been divided over what to call the humble deep-fried potato snack.
Although election night started well enough, another miracle victory quickly evaporated as voters turned their backs on the incumbent government.
The Morrison government is ramping up its war and security rhetoric, be it COVID or stoking China fears, in an effort to arrest its flagging popularity ahead of the next federal election.
There are several past examples of federal cabinet ministers resigning or being sacked over unproven claims that they deny.
Paul Strangio reflects on the ‘immense political legacy’ of his friend and former Victorian premier, John Cain.
Despite the Coalition coming off second-best for the 30th consecutive Newspoll, PM Malcolm Turnbull is unlikely to face a leadership challenge.
As the battered country enters another year of incremental progress, is a functional state on the horizon?
The final part of the Party keeping its contract with the people lies in being seen to keep leadership accountable, at least in the worst cases of abuse of power
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