Why we have nothing to fear from a hung parliament
There are constitutional conventions to cover every eventuality after the election, so don’t believe the doomsayers.
Australia’s embrace of independent political candidates shows there’s no such thing as a safe seat
The surge of successful independent MPs at the 2022 election shows no sign of changing – and in fact may grow more powerful ...
What date is the 2025 federal election? How to vote early, or if you are overseas, and other details to know
Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens 18 and over. If you're enrolled and you don't vote, you could get a fine from ...
When is the federal election? Why isn't it on a set date?
Countries such as the US have set election dates but Australia does things differently. Here's why the dates can change.
‘Vile’: Federal MP sent death threats and anti-Semitic abuse over social media
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and ...
Australia’s next government may well be in minority. Here’s how that can be a good outcome for the country
The most successful coalitions oversees have been formed using a similar model – Australia should do the same.
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Why on earth has an Australian MP just whapped out a Salmon in parliament?
An Australian politician has brought an unusual prop to parliament to make her distaste clear. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young pulled a large, dead salmon from under her desk and held it aloft as she ...
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Australian senator wields dead salmon in Parliament to protest farming laws
SYDNEY, March 26 (Reuters) - An Australian senator pulled out a large, dead fish in Parliament on Wednesday to protest the government's proposed laws that would safeguard controversial salmon ...
'We are not dumb country hicks': The electorate of Bullwinkel is a political wildcard
Based on the previous voting patterns of these areas, Bullwinkel is notionally a Labor seat held with a 3.3 per cent margin, ...
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Australian senator wields dead salmon in Parliament to protest against farming laws
SYDNEY-An Australian senator pulled out a large, dead fish in Parliament on March 26 to protest against the government’s proposed laws that would safeguard controversial salmon farms in a ...