In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...

Team Dutton can no longer afford to ignore the economy, subject matter the alternative prime minister is painfully ...

Independent senators and MPs have raged against a Labor and Coalition deal to push through major electoral reforms which will significantly limit donations independent parties will be able to receive.

Football Australia have announced the name and structure of Australia's National Second Division - the Australian ...

Anthony Albanese has launched a charm offensive with the crossbench MPs who could decide Australia’s next Prime Minister, bringing out the big guns at the Lodge: his fiance Jodie Haydon and a surprise ...