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‘We felt like we’re nothing’: increasing voting among Australians experiencing homelessness
At every federal election, there is a moment when election-watchers turn their attention to the seat of Eden-Monaro in New South Wales. Between 1972 and 2013, the party that formed government won Eden-Monaro.
Australians are tired of lies in political advertising. Here’s how it can be fixed
Our voting choices are only authentic if our decisions are informed by truthful information. That condition is now increasingly elusive.
Sussan Ley says she is listening to women who rejected the Liberals. But will she hear what they are saying?
Sussan Ley, deputy leader of the Liberal Party and shadow minister for women, has been given a difficult task: bring women voters back to the Liberal Party.
Why Morrison’s ‘can-do’ capitalism and conservative masculinity may not be cutting through anymore
Scott Morrison’s election strategy was clear at the end of last year. As borders were opened up and restrictions eased, Morrison argued the Coalition would be winding back the big government measures that were necessary during the pandemic.
How do the major parties rate on an independent anti-corruption commission? We asked 5Â experts
Corruption in politics is a big issue for Australian voters this federal election.
If Labor wins, he is set to become treasurer. So who is Jim Chalmers?
Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers decided it would be premature to stand for the Labor leadership after Bill Shorten’s 2019 election defeat.
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Saying China ‘bought’ a military base in the Solomons is simplistic and shows how little Australia understands power in the Pacific
The draft security agreement between China and Solomon Islands circulating on social media raises important questions about how the Australian government and national security community understand power dynamics in the Pacific Islands.