Time is running out for the Western Australian Liberal Party. Polling points to a massive Labor landslide at the upcoming state election on March 13.
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A substantial minority of Chinese-Australians have experienced a backlash from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 deterioration in bilateral relations, according to a survey from the Lowy Institute.
The minister accused of historical rape is set to identify himself on Wednesday, after NSW police on Tuesday declared their examination of the claim “closed”.
We looked at newspaper coverage over 20 years and found 78% of articles portrayed domestic violence as isolated incidents in relationships, rather than a systemic issue.
In a digital age, and with unequal access to vaccines, there are considerable potential downsides to so-called ‘vaccine passports’.
There are many legitimate reasons why survivors of sexual violence may not immediately report to police. But a delay in reporting, in itself, should not affect the credibility of the allegations.
Scott Morrison has said the cabinet minister accused of historical rape denies the allegation “categorically”.
After two years, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has handed down its final report .
A court challenge from high-profile prisoner Craig Minogue will see new limits around prison officials’ treatment of prisoners
Recent political arguments about policing methods aren’t supported by the evidence: New Zealand crime rates are static, and even declining in some categories.
We analysed the public communication strategies that Australia and France used to promote childhood immunisation. There are lessons to be learned for the government’s current COVID vaccine campaign.
Following the airing of an historical claim made by a woman that she was allegedly raped by a man who is presently a member of the federal cabinet, Scott Morrison has been called upon to set up an inquiry.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon.
Recognition is about sovereignty, or how political authority is distributed. It can be transformative — not merely a symbolic step.
With his strong belief in sana – consensus – over insurrection, Somare was central to PNG’s independence and a pivotal figure in Pacific politics.
In the wake of high-profile allegations of sexual assault, it is important people know there are informal avenues for survivors to report their stories.
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds faces an agonising question. Should she say to Scott Morrison that she doesn’t feel up to staying in what is one of the most demanding portfolios in the government?
The first year of dealing with the pandemic has taught New Zealand many lessons — including how we might tackle systemic social and environmental problems.
The destruction of one ancient rock shelter is devastating. But there’s a greater loss to cultural heritage that is occurring from the ‘cumulative impacts’ of mining operations in WA.
Simon Bridges’s attack on New Zealand’s ‘wokester’ police commissioner might work as politics, but it fails to grasp the nature of policing in an open society.
Any permanent increase is welcome, but there’s a long way to go.
There are currently four separate inquiries into the shocking allegations made by Higgins. But it is also vital that the structural issues around ministerial staffers and accountability be addressed.
With Craig Kelly’s jump to the crossbench, the government has an uncomfortable majority.
The royal commission needs to report back by August. This is an ambitious timeline.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former MP Kate Ellis on the culture within parliament house
Michelle Grattan discusses the culture of parliament house with former MP Kate Ellis.