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 ...
Power to the people: a new book reveals the true story of how Australian democracy works
With sections on our parliament, our government and the Constitution, the book aims to delve deeper into all aspect of ...
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus denounces corruption as Australia climbs global transparency rankings
The government’s top lawyer has denounced corruption as a “disease” and vowed vigilance after Australia climbed its way back ...
When cancel culture goes this far, our democracy is in peril
An Australian human rights lawyer is the latest victim of a campaign to shut down Jewish people who dare to criticise Israel.
Compulsory civics lessons push amid escalating antisemitic attacks in Sydney
The state’s top private school told parents it will review its curriculum programs to ensure it’s emphasising “the importance ...
For Ukrainians like me, a Trump-Putin ‘peace deal’ is a sickening betrayal
Other nations may suffer similar fates if Russian aggression in Ukraine is legitimised. Australia must continue to support ...
Students failing grade on Aussie democracy
Young voters are confusing the Prime Minister with a president because schools fail to teach them about Australia’s democracy ...
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Australia’s tough hate speech laws ‘do not belong’ in a free democracy
Ms Storer said it is “disgusting” for Australia to have such extreme hate speech laws. “It does not belong in a free democracy.” ...
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Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'
"We see a picture of a democracy in Australia under stress, but not in crisis," he said. There were concerns about "the perceived failure of governments to deliver solutions to pressing issues ...