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The question will now be whether Section 44 of the Constitution needs reform to enable dual citizens who may have a lot to offer to become MPs.
The High Court was unanimous on its decision in all the cases, with the eligibility of five MPs rejected and two upheld.
The president of the United States has a classical tyrannical soul. An ancient Greek text provides us with some insight into what a tyrant wants and what fuels his ambitions.
For Malcolm Turnbull, on a wafer-thin majority and struggling in the polls, the outcome of the seven High Court cases is of vital importance.
Nick Xenophon, the master of the stunt, is about to indulge in one more before he leaves the Senate for a run at ruling the South Australian roost from its crossbench. After his shock announcement that…
Nick Xenophon’s exit from the Senate could substantially affect the dynamics in negotiations with the government.
Of the four concessions One Nation won from the government in the latest media reforms, one has the potential to seriously threaten the public broadcaster.
The last-minute bargaining on media reforms are a minimalistic band-aid response that will do nothing to prevent further concentration of Australia’s media landscape.
Under the government’s new rules, a company will be able to have TV, radio and print outlets in the same market.
Politics podcast: Nick Xenophon on media reform
Nick Xenophon's position on contentious legislation – currently media reform – is crucial for the government.
George Brandis says he is confident that decisions made in office by ministers now under a dual citizenship cloud are not in doubt.
Tony Abbott told a Liberal branch meeting in the Deakin electorate of Michael Sukkar that ‘just at the moment … we’re at a bit of a low ebb’.
Restrictions on gambling advertisements may be effective in helping those with problems manage their urges to gamble.
The gambling industry continues to make handsome donations to our politicians, and recently named some of those it supports.
The trenchant stand that Nick Xenophon – who is usually a compromiser – and his team took this week against the omnibus bill saw a disconcerted government resort to a risky tactic.
Within the Turnbull government there is gnashing of teeth in the wake of the Nick Xenophon Team (NXT) giving the thumbs down to the omnibus bill. This bill includes the childcare reform package and trade-off…
Cory Bernardi’s Australian Conservatives joins a crowded field battling for the relatively small right-of-centre vote.
As the curtain falls on the year, one of the most powerful players in the new parliament looks back on his successes.
Changes to construction material requirements from negotiations on the ABCC will give Australian steelmakers a chance to step-up.
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