Corrupt politicians and public servants will be under the spotlight of the new federal corruption watchdog. But if its proposed powers are any clue, it will have neither bark nor bite. Here’s why.
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Today the Commonwealth has released data on political donations. It shows high levels of donations from the gambling industry to political parties.
Gillette recently made headlines with their controversial campaign against toxic masculinity, but other brands appear to be better at taking action.
Deep Saini speaks with Michelle Grattan about the week in Australian politics.
Any good political spin doctor employs a range of overt and covert tactics to get their message across. Here are some of the most common ones.
How to spot the work of a political spin doctor this election season
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There’s a small army of spin doctors behind the scenes of an election campaign, finessing every utterance so it fits with the overall strategy. Today's episode is all about the art of political spin.
Though it is generally believed a minor miracle would be needed to rescue the Morrison government, the Coalition judges the best way to “save furniture” is to wave the fear flags.
A corrosive ageism in Australian politics overvalues the new, while discounting experience. If the US and UK can see the value in older politicians, why can’t we?
FIFA can act quickly and decisively for its sponsors. Now it must act for the human rights of one of its footballers.
While the latest Newspoll gave the Morrison govenrment a welcome boost, it will need to avoid the “February slump”.
Interpol red notices play an important part in international policing. Here’s how they work and how the system could be improved to safeguard human rights.
Even if nothing happens immediately, petitions are one of many ways we can help build long-term change.
The partial shut-down has ratcheted up tensions within the Republican party and added to speculation that President Trump will face a primary challenge some time before the 2020 presidential election.
There has been recent speculation that governments could advise royal assent not be granted if bills are passed against their wishes. Here’s why this is very unlikely to happen.
The former head of the government’s Clean
Energy Finance Corporation is expected to run against Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in the heartland Liberal seat of Kooyong.
The unexplained detention of author and diplomat Yang Hengjun has raised more questions about the motives of a Chinese government under stress from within and without.
Deep Saini speaks with Michelle Grattan about the week in Australian politics.
The highest awards go to people who do their jobs. We could be giving them to people who do more.
As the debate around celebrating Australia Day on January 26 continues, new research shows Australians have mixed views of it as a national day.
It’s true the nationalistic rhetoric around the date has varied over the years but the notion of the date just “fading away” is surely ridiculous.
Aussie Farms’ have map showing locations where farms or producers treat animal cruelly has caused outrage with many claiming it is illegal. So, what does the law actually say about this?
The findings confirm that debate on issues related to minority groups’ lives and well-being can significantly affect their mental health.
Murders of women in public spaces by strangers are not commonplace. And murders in Australia in general are on the decline. Compared to many countries, Australia is a safe place.
As the US shutdown continues, voters seem to be increasingly blaming the president for the impasse; meanwhile, a “no-deal” Brexit looms.
The government’s investment in a celebration of 250 years since James Cook’s voyage to and along Australia, if not done properly, will further inflame the history wars in Australia.