The British Empire has long since folded. But the Commonwealth of Nations remains a global collective of like-minded countries.
- Associate Professor of History, CQUniversity Australia
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.
After months of pressure, Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has resigned. This creates a unique opportunity for the federal government.
A barbecue, a protest … or a good book? We asked some of our leading historians to choose an illuminating Australia Day read.
Joe Biden alertou que “uma oligarquia está tomando forma nos Estados Unidos”. O que é uma oligarquia? E os Estados Unidos estão se tornando uma?
Outgoing United States president Joe Biden has warned ‘an oligarchy is taking shape in America’. What is an oligarchy? And is America becoming one?
Many believe Australia became it’s own country at federation in 1901, but that’s not strictly true. Instead, it happened more than 80 years later. Why don’t we celebrate it?
It is notoriously difficult for referendums to succeed in Australia – but there are lessons from those that have gone before about how to improve their chances.
Australia Day has not always been celebrated on January 26, and the meaning of the date has been contested historically and today.
Para siswa mengatakan bahwa stres mereka mengenai tenggat waktu berkurang, tetapi beberapa staf universitas khawatir tidak adanya tanggal tenggat waktu akan meningkatkan beban kerja mereka.
Students reported being less stressed about deadlines, but some staff worry no due dates will increase their workloads.
Tariq Ali’s scathing new book assessing Winston Churchill’s life and legacy paints him as a racist opportunist but overstates Churchill’s enduring influence on politics today.
Putting the Voice to Parliament in the constitution is not only workable within Australia’s parliamentary system, it is key to its success.
Although mateship is largely seen as a positive feature of Australian life, defining it is difficult and attempts to politicise it are generally frowned upon.
As the republic debate ramps up once more, what are the pros and cons of different models for an Australian head of state?
Concerns raised by the Sussexes about racism within the royal family point to a larger issue. The Windsors are entangled in a history of colonialism and racism.
If Harry and Meghan are seen as separated from the monarchy, or worse yet, victims of it, its long term survival is threatened.
At a recent constitutional convention, high school students from across the country designed a new preamble to the Constitution to bring it into line with their idea of how Australia should be.
The government’s investment in a celebration of 250 years since James Cook’s voyage to and along Australia, if not done properly, will further inflame the history wars in Australia.
With John Howard in 2004-7 the last prime minister to serve a full term, it may seem Australia has sunk into a long rein of political instability. But that is not necessarily the case.
This model for an Australian republic aims to ensure the process of a choosing a head of state is democratic, but also that the dignity of the office is maintained.
While contemporary Australia is proud of its multicultural status, the White Australia policy shows this wasn’t always the case.
James Scullin’s prime ministership was ultimately cut short because, in the face of a great economic crisis, he did not appear to have a coherent plan.
The prime minister and opposition leader are both outspoken republicans. And yet, following Prince Charles’ latest visit, an Australian republic looks far from guaranteed. Why is that?
The goal in the Peter Singer-Anthony Fisher debate on euthanasia was never to change anyone’s mind but to speak to an existing base.
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