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 ...
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 ...
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
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The state of Western Australia has called an election, setting the stage for a final test for Australian ...
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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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Australia’s Top Conservative Follows Trump’s Playbook, Up to a Point
Peter Dutton, who wants to be prime minister, has been taking aim at “wokeness.” But Australia’s electorate isn’t America’s, ...
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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.
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No worries? How a fractured Australia lost its laid-back spirit
The splintering of Australia extends to federal politics, with the rise of independents and the Greens. But the end of the two-party duopoly has not made national life any less schismatic.