Can legislated obligations improve the way governments consider climate change in their decision-making?
Victoria’s newly-elected parliament will have a mandate to address growing concerns of integrity and transparency. Here’s what it could do immediately.
If the 2018 election, which produced the so-called “Danslide”, was a disaster for the Liberals, this election amounts to a catastrophe.
This week on Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, a live panel of experts in Australian politics and gender discuss the issues around gender equality and women's safety.
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has kept poverty and inequality on the policy agenda.
The Albanese government has devised a strong model for the new National Anti-Corruption Commission, with robust powers and suitable accountability mechanisms.
There’s an expectation the “teals” will provide further challenges to the established parties in the Victorian election. But there are some key differences from May’s federal election.
Although election night started well enough, another miracle victory quickly evaporated as voters turned their backs on the incumbent government.
The government used to set interest rates, but no longer does. If the UAP really did try to deliver on an election promise to cap interest rates at 3% for five years, what would the consequences be?
With marginal seats in play, and the outcome of the previous election to remind us, it’d be foolhardy to write off the Coalition from recording another unexpected result.
Independent political candidates have been rising up against some of Australia’s most conservative MPs, and winning. Could Craig Kelly's seat of Hughes be the next target?
The delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine still needs to overcome some ethical hurdles.
US President Donald Trump’s job remains secure, but the electoral fates of many of his congressional allies are at stake.
Society’s perception of aged care must change from being a place of protection to a place where people actually live – and that means more autonomy for residents.
As the battered country enters another year of incremental progress, is a functional state on the horizon?
Northcote win confirms a major shift in voting behaviour that puts once safe Labor seats under threat.
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