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The judgment allows a man who was unlawfully detained to claim compensation from the government. It’s the latest in the ongoing fallout of the “NZYQ” case.
The big question now is how this new media-politics-money combination will form an effective force on the right of Australian politics.
The Albanese government was criticised on its first term for not doing enough. Now that it is prescribing reform, it’s copping flak for that, too.
Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumped seven points to -24, a record low below his previous record low -21 in February 2025.
Debate around the budget rolls on as Pauline Hanson prepares herself for centre stage.
After the High Court struck down the state government’s previous attempt, Victoria had no donations laws at all. Here’s what the proposed new ones say.
Both Redbridge and YouGov polls have Pauline Hanson’s party ahead of the government, before preferences.
One Nation wants to differentiate itself from the Liberals on energy at a time when the parties increasingly overlap on social issues.
The controversial AUKUS pact continues to cause headaches for the government - even within its own ranks.
Riding high on new opinion polling, Pauline Hanson is one of the women leading the charge for the far-right all over the world.
The mega-wealthy buying into Australia’s increasingly concentrated media industry is nothing new – and it is a critical issue for democracy.
A Redbridge MRP poll has Labor winning 76 seats. The Coalition would secure just 12 seats in the House of Representatives compared to One Nation’s 53.
The resignation of Paul Brereton reflects flaws in how we set up our integrity agencies. Here are 3 ways to ensure these bodies are truly independent.
The party may never happen - but independents do face genuine financial barriers.
The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into Brereton by the NACC Inspector, and a day before he’ll appear at Senate estimates.
From Snowy Hydro to Inland Rail, projects get announced early, then costs soar tens of billions higher. Yet there are proven ways to stop that happening.
The job of leading the country has undoubtedly grown more challenging in the past quarter century. But much of that has been brought on by the leaders themselves.
For 30 years, One Nation and Pauline Hanson have been ridiculed, dismissed and shut out. Now, no one is laughing. This is the story of how a party built on fear and grievance thrived, died and rose again to upend Australian politics.
Despite some pleasing announcements, the budget still leaves many Australian renters facing significant pressures.
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