Support for Labor and the Greens combined is up five points to 46% in Newspoll and four points to 44% in Redbridge.
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Amid the fierce political debate about figures and systems, it’s easy to lose sight of the purpose of migration, to governments, individuals and society as a whole.
The Stefanovic saga represents a high-profile example of the transfer of journalism’s hard-earned credibility into a rapidly growing alternative media sphere.
The former TV host can now follow a well-worn right-wing path in the US and UK. Getting fired was likely the best thing he could have done for his brand.
To succeed, Community Strong will need to preserve community connections within their electorates, maintain their independence and ensure intra-party stability.
It wasn’t pretty, but the Socceroos are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup after a tense stalemate against Paraguay.
From July 1, government-funded paid parental leave increases from 24 weeks to 26 weeks. While welcome, many challenges remain for new parents, particularly mothers.
The government’s proposed workplace safety reforms aim to create simpler rules for employers. Critics argue they may also move risk onto workers.
The UK leader’s resignation speaks to the challenges facing centre-left parties as they struggle to hold together increasingly diverse voters.
Amid the heated debate around multiculturalism there is a strong case for a reset of multicultural policy to make it more resilient in a changing world.
The NDIS minister joined the podcast to discuss the government’s reforms – and what the changes mean for 160,000 Australians.
The government has granted the woman and her child a permit to come home, having previously tried to block their return. It will now be easier to manage any threats.
Something went very right in Australian politics this week – and it’s worth pausing and reflecting on how and why that is.
As Australia prepares to take on Paraguay, it’s clear a group-stage match rarely carries such decisive weight.
Two teals, no leader- Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch their new party.
Prison sentences for drug offences in Fiji sometimes surpass those for rape and murder and are out of line with penalties in Australia and New Zealand.
Post-truth politics means emotions trump facts. The major parties would be wise to remember this when trying to combat the rise of One Nation.
The head of ASIO Mike Burgess has outlined Australia security situation in his annual threat assessment.
A proposed law change would introduce a new category of low-value theft. Penalties would affect women more than men and put their daughters at higher of sexual harm.
New research shows despite increased government funding, Australia’s child protection system isn’t getting better outcomes. Here’s why.
Australia needs to consider how to adapt its military tactics and preparedness to meet potential future threats.
The latest in the president’s long list of upgrades, renovations and new monuments has sent social media into a frenzy.
In polls taken partly after Pauline Hanson’s address at the National Press Club, her party’s vote has climbed further.
The government had little choice but to agree to the extension, which will take several hundred million off its projected savings.
The so-called ‘kidfluencer’ economy is huge and growing. Australia should consider regulating it more tightly.