In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...

The state of Western Australia has called an election, setting the stage for a final test for Australian Prime Minister ...

If Peter Dutton becomes Australia's next prime minister, David Littleproud would be in the running to become his deputy. Here's a basic rundown of the National party leader's life and career.

Nuclear engineer and former Miss America Grace Stanke has entered the fierce debate in Australia over its future energy ...

Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart increased her donations to the center-right Liberal National opposition by more than ...

A loophole in the Electoral Act means it’s perfectly legal to lie to voters – as long as it doesn’t happen during official ...

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Australian Labor Party (ALP) senator Doug Cameron summed up his eleven-year senate career with characteristic candor. “It all comes down to one thing: socialism,” he said. Cameron’s words — and the ...

Maverick MP Bob Katter has reflected on the power of independents in a minority government, taking credit for the ousting of former prime minister Julia Gillard during the 2013 Labor leadership spill.

Peter Dutton, who wants to be prime minister, has been taking aim at “wokeness.” But Australia’s electorate isn’t America’s, ...

Terrorism and hate symbol offences will now carry a mandatory minimum sentence after the federal government passed new laws ...

The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to A$243 billion ($152.92 billion) in the past 12 ...