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 ...
What to know about David Littleproud, leader of the National party
If Peter Dutton becomes Australia's next prime minister, David Littleproud would be in the running to become his deputy. Here's a basic rundown of the National party leader's life and career.
National Party says Warwick Yonge was never endorsed as Port Macquarie by-election candidate
Nationals leader Dugald Saunders, deputy Gurmesh Singh and Nationals state and federal MPs from across the state's Mid North ...
Australian socialite left at the altar lived a life of parties, privilege and scandal
By the end of 1989, Lorenzo and Primrose were engaged and she was working for Lord (Alistair) McAlpine, then chairman of the ...
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 ...
Australia news LIVE: ADF sounds alarm on Chinese warships; Albanese heckled at press conference
Patton, who joined Victoria Police as a cadet in 1978, told ABC Radio Melbourne that he was personally disappointed in the no ...
Trump signs tariff order after PM says Australia exemption ‘under consideration’
A senior minister has played down concerns a surprise line in a Presidential proclamation ordering 25 per cent tariffs on ...
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Turns out there’s a lot of hardcore porn on Australian government websites
According to Google, the National Museum of Australia is hosting pages with titles like '~ hd sex videos ! hd sex videos, XXX Video & XXX porn HD04473with cast Q&As, expert blogs, BTS photos, and more ...
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 ...
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 former prime minister Julia Gillard during the 2013 Labor leadership spill.
Australia's 50 richest now control $153 bln as Rinehart tops list again
The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to A$243 billion ($152.92 billion) in the past 12 ...
Spate of resignations follow Creative Australia's decision to drop artist Khaled Sabsabi from Venice Biennale
Creative Australia's shock decision to drop its own selection to one of the world's most prestigious cultural events, the ...