A new research collection revisits an understudied facet of Australia’s political past

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The outer-Melbourne electorate of Calwell was named “Australia’s most unpredictable seat” by The Age after the election and was – aside from those going to a recount – the last seat to be called. The ...

The outer-Melbourne electorate of Calwell was named “Australia’s most unpredictable seat” by The Age after the election and was – aside from those going to a recount – the last seat to be called. The ...

A large crossbench might seem unusual, but before WWII they were commonplace in Australia.

A large crossbench might seem unusual, but before WWII they were commonplace in Australia.

The Chinese foreign policy establishment appear determined to resist Trump’s trade offensive. They have asserted China’s position on Taiwan through both direct pressure and diplomacy, and sought to ma...

A new report has confirmed what plenty of voters have long suspected: newspaper endorsements don’t swing elections like they used to.

This is not the first time the Liberals and Nationals have gone their own ways - but this time they may find going solo is extremely hard.

Securing newspaper endorsements was once a key part of running a successful Australian election campaign, through which Australian media shaped Australian politics. Televised debates between the prime...

Securing newspaper endorsements was once a key part of running a successful Australian election campaign, through which Australian media shaped Australian politics. Televised debates between the prime...

Securing newspaper endorsements was once a key part of running a successful Australian election campaign, through which Australian media shaped Australian politics. Televised debates between the prime...

Labor hasn't commented on the prime minister's reported meeting with Lachlan Murdoch. But if it has met with the News Corp billionaire, why is the government dealing with such a company?

The days of media moguls deciding Australian elections are over, according to new research by The Australia Institute.

A more accountable model would fix this.

Tasmania's salmon farming practices are no longer a solely environmental issue – they're a public health issue, too.

Yes, Labor has won a huge majority. But it will still need to work constructively with the crossbench in both the House and the Senate.