Sometimes it seems as if Australia is grappling with an unprecedented violent crime crisis. Crime stats paint a different picture, however.
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As any leader of a political party knows, when you demote people they can become difficult, or worse, for Sussan Ley her problems seem vast.
New Closing the Gap data show Australia is on track to meet just four targets, while another four are getting worse. It’s time for a different approach.
The expulsion of co-founder Drew Hutton shows transgender rights and safety are not negotiable for the party.
Venues built for mega sporting events often have very large cost overruns. Perhaps Tasmania could learn a lesson from Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium.
The Nationals antics on climate targets put the new Coalition leader in a diabolical situation. Ley should act now to lessen the inevitable political damage.
The UK wants to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election in 2029. 5 experts give their verdicts on if Australia should do the same.
In a compromise move the portrait of Mark Latham in Labor’s caucus room will have a disclaimer to recognise his life expulsion in 2017.
The 48th parliament is about to begin. Here’s who will be there, what’s on the agenda, and the political and policy challenges ahead.
The poll was brought on by a no-confidence vote. But after delivering a re-hung parliament, Tasmanians don’t seem to have much confidence in their MPs either.
While the final results in Tasmania’s second election in 16 months won’t be known for days, the Liberals are well ahead – but will fall short of a clear majority.
After another week of concerning allegations against the former federal opposition leader, senior Labor figures have suggested removing Latham’s portrait.
The first sitting weeks of the 48th parliament will see MPs of all persuasions adjusting to the new status quo - and avoiding political pitfalls.
There’s a lot at stake for the island state, which desperately needs budget repair and improved services - but you wouldn’t know it from the lacklustre campaign.
The husband of antisemitism special envoy Jillian Segal has donated to Advance. Here’s what the group’s all about.
Polling ahead of the count this Saturday shows the island state will likely go from one hung parliament to another.
The Yoorrook Justice Commission reports are powerful and historic. But the question remains: will they change anything?
Early voting has begun in the island state’s snap election - but the pollsters can’t decide which party might win.
Jack’s Law has been expanded in Queensland despite evidence showing there was no reduction in violence as a result of the use of the hand-held scanners.
In theory, travel advisories are meant to inform travellers and keep them safe. But these advisories are often shaped by politics, not real world risks.
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