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.
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 ...
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Australia Drops Its Artist for Venice Biennale to Avoid ‘Divisive Debate’
Australia has dropped its artist for the next Venice Biennale in 2026 after critics dug up some of his controversial early ...
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 ...
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 ...
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A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia
Nuclear engineer and former Miss America Grace Stanke has entered the fierce debate in Australia over its future energy ...
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 ...
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Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization
The Greens party opposes celebrations on Jan. 26 ... Instead, Dutton attended a citizenship ceremony in his hometown of Brisbane. “The national Australia Day event should be attended by both sides of ...
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Australia greenlights over 4.3GW of renewable energy generation investment in 2024
Australia’s Clean Energy Council said 2024 was the best year for renewable energy investment since 2018, with AU$9 billion ...
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 ...
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How our national parks got dragged into the culture wars
Bush Users’ Group founder Bill Schulz has launched the most successful Victorian petition ever, campaigning against new national ... including the Freedom Party of Australia and the ETU.