It says something not too flattering about Australian politics that respected academic Paul Strangio’s new book The Alchemy of Leadership only discusses 21st century prime ministers, but still needs ...

The prevalence of nationalism, authoritarianism, and populism explains the rise of far-right politics in Australia.

In September 2001, then Prime Minister John Howard faced two crises, the Tampa affair and the 9/11 terror attacks in Washington, that would define 20 years of Australian immigration politics.

The industry has been pushing for cuts to excise for decades. With the explosion in illegal cigarette sales, those calls have ...

Australia’s ruling Labor Party now finds itself directly under threat from the country’s insurgent nationalist party, One ...

Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks with Greens senator about her priorities for Labor’s digital duty of care legislation, and why her party supported the government’s controversial plans for a new ko ...

The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains. Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding win ...

A sleepy suburban seat in the outer suburbs of Perth called Secret Harbour, one that has voted Labor for virtually its entire history, swung firmly toward the opposite end of the political spectrum ...

Over 35 human rights organizations on Friday issued an open letter, addressed to the leaders of Australia’s three major political parties, urging them to foster a “civil and respectful discourse” on ...

When political parties consider potential Indigenous candidates, they often worry about voter backlash. It’s a concern rooted in Australia’s troubling history of racism and the ongoing discrimination ...