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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Nationals leader Dugald Saunders, deputy Gurmesh Singh and Nationals state and federal MPs from across the state's Mid North ...

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.

Nuclear engineer and former Miss America Grace Stanke has entered the fierce debate in Australia over its future energy ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese endured heckling from South Coast locals throughout his morning press conference in the ...

Australia's parliament has passed laws that would give production tax breaks for critical minerals and renewable hydrogen, in ...

The new politIcal donation laws will have a dramatic affect on how federal elections are funded in Australia. Could they ...

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The government’s ban is the latest in a string of prohibitions on Chinese technology companies due to national security ...