When Australians cast their vote at a federal election, what exactly are they choosing? A person to represent their local ...

The prevalence of nationalism, authoritarianism, and populism explains the rise of far-right politics in Australia.

In September 2001, then Prime Minister John Howard faced two crises, the Tampa affair and the 9/11 terror attacks in Washington, that would define 20 years of Australian immigration politics.

The industry has been pushing for cuts to excise for decades. With the explosion in illegal cigarette sales, those calls have ...

Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks with Greens senator about her priorities for Labor’s digital duty of care legislation, and why her party supported the government’s controversial plans for a new ko ...

Australia’s ruling Labor Party now finds itself directly under threat from the country’s insurgent nationalist party, One ...

The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains. Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding win ...

When political parties consider potential Indigenous candidates, they often worry about voter backlash. It’s a concern rooted in Australia’s troubling history of racism and the ongoing discrimination ...

Over 35 human rights organizations on Friday issued an open letter, addressed to the leaders of Australia’s three major political parties, urging them to foster a “civil and respectful discourse” on ...

The overall tone of a parliamentary session I attended during a recent visit was kind, even jovial. It reminded me that we have to learn how to argue without the anger that’s infected our politics.

Expats, politics and culture: our essays illustrate the nature of the country they concern. Read on to find out what makes Australia a harmonious land of contradictions. Expats, politics and culture: ...

Democracies worldwide are suffering from legitimacy problems. This is reflected in low levels of public trust in key political institutions, the polarisation of politics, and the erosion of public ...