Parliament has passed landmark election donation laws. They may be a ‘stitch up’ but they also improve Australia’s democracy
The new politIcal donation laws will have a dramatic affect on how federal elections are funded in Australia. Could they ...
Who can run for parliament in Australia?
There are certain barriers to entry to becoming an MP — and that's before defeating opponents at the ballot box.
Australia PM Albanese's approval hits lowest as voters eye change, survey shows
The survey showed a hung parliament would be the most likely outcome if the poll numbers were to be replicated at an election ...
Australia passes tax incentives law for critical minerals
Australia's parliament has passed laws that would give production tax breaks for critical minerals and renewable hydrogen, in ...
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Australia PM Albanese’s approval down to its lowest as voters eye change, survey shows
His government is struggling to lift support despite measures aimed at pleasing families and businesses. Read more at ...
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Tasmania Australia Day honours 2024: Duncan Kerr, Peg Putt, James Markos and Emma Lee
Former Tasmanian Labor senator Nick Sherry also made an Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division (AO) for his “distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to the ...
Splits, fusions and evolutions: how Australia’s political parties took hold
In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...
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Parliament House event serves up some red meat appreciation to MPs
Beef and lamb were in the spotlight and on the barbecue at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday evening in a celebration ...
Bob Katter says he “changed the prime minister of Australia” in ousting of Julia Gillard
Maverick MP Bob Katter has reflected on the power of independents in a minority government, taking credit for the ousting of ...
Crossbench makes case for minority government as independents poised to decide next PM in likely hung parliament
As polling suggests the growing likelihood of a hung parliament, the crossbench has made its case for the benefits of a minority government, arguing it can be “good for democracy”.