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 ...
Western Australia calls election in test for Albanese before national vote
The state of Western Australia has called an election, setting the stage for a final test for Australian Prime Minister ...
Meet new ‘Aussie’ Trump: Why an Australian politician changed name to align with US president
He was previously known as Ben Dawkins. Now, an Australian politician has legally changed his name to Austin ‘Aussie’ Trump ...
Australia Billionaires Pour Funds Into Parties Ahead of Election
Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart increased her donations to the center-right Liberal National opposition by more than ...
WA State Election: How much ‘respectability’ WA Liberal Party can win back is big question of election
The campaign for the Western Australian election is now under way, with the state Liberal Party fighting to win back “electorate respectability” after it was almost obliterated in 2021.
Misleading and false election ads are legal in Australia. We need national truth in political advertising laws
A loophole in the Electoral Act means it’s perfectly legal to lie to voters – as long as it doesn’t happen during official ...