The independent MP for Wentworth speaks to political editor Tom McIlroy about why she thinks politics can often stand in the way of community safety ...

While the hate crimes legislation may have been the trigger, there is a broader conflict bubbling within conservative ...

Two state governments are up for re-election in Australia, while the US midterms offer an opportunity for the Democrats to ...

Australia’s most prominent neo-Nazi organisation has announced it will disband ahead of sweeping federal laws coming into ...

The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains. Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding ...

Over 35 human rights organizations on Friday issued an open letter, addressed to the leaders of Australia’s three major political parties, urging them to foster a “civil and respectful discourse” ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s rival political leaders offered Sunday competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters ...

Doubts about the colossal AUKUS military deal are growing. But Donald Trump’s protection-racket tactics and a subservient Australian political class mean it will probably survive. Review of Nuked: ...

Josh Holloway receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Duncan McDonnell receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Michelle Evans receives funding from the Australian ...

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