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Not only do risky activities make people feel euphoric, they also convey status. But should there be limits on what tourists can do?
A focus on the lower end of mental health issues has meant those in crisis are still not getting the level of support they need.
For 16 years, the government has failed to reform our anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws to include professionals like real estate agents and lawyers.
The parliamentary week showed that if the government is to maximise the chance of a “yes” vote, it needs to sharpen its performance – in particular, that of Linda Burney.
The ICC was only ever intended as a court of last resort, meaning it will only investigate and prosecute people for alleged war crimes when a country is unwilling or unable to do so itself.
Despite his legal troubles, the former president maintains a healthy lead in the race for the Republican nomination.
The latest revised data challenge the popular narrative about a population renaissance for regional Australia and for states and territories that were losing residents to other parts of the country.
Australians remain deeply concerned about China as a long term potential military threat
In this podcast, Michelle and Minister of State Don Farrell discuss the governments sweeping changes to electoral laws, countering misinformation and what now for the Housing Australia Future Fund
Pakistan has launched a crackdown on human traffickers after hundreds of its citizens, mostly women and children, died when a fishing boat sunk off the coast of Greece.
Both sides have stressed the importance of dialogue in order to avoid confrontation. Can relations between the two continue to improve?
Long the subject of criticism and complaint, electoral spending laws may finally be made more open and fair as a result of a new review.
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, in its interim report tabled on Monday, recommends donation and spending caps apply to third parties and associated entities.
The government at the weekend announced an immediate $2 billion for social housing – which will go to states and territories over this fortnight – hoping this would get the Greens to support the fund
A ‘mini-public’ of regular citizens has been proven to be an effective way of translating complex policies to the general public in an accessible, trustworthy way.
While playing the old enemy for the Ashes is for many the pinnacle of Australian cricket, Australia-India is developing as a modern rivalry.
The vote took place with the public gallery crowded with supporters, and was received with long applause.
Mis- and disinformation about the Voice to Parliament proposal are rife. Here, experts address 10 of the most common myths.
Meanwhile, the Liberal Party continues to deal with the fall-out from last week’s accusations against Senator David Van.
The opposition leader told Sydney radio: “I think it’s in everyone’s best interests that he resign from the parliament and I hope he’s able to do that sooner than later and seek the help that he needs.”
In this podcast, Le canvasses the challenges her constituents are facing with the cost of living crisis and the aftermath of the curfew placed on her electorate during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
After a shocking state election result, the Victorian opposition has slumped further in the latest polls.
Federal politics, the tone of which had seemed better than in the last parliamentary term, once again descended into a toxic mire.
While sports bodies are notable advocates of a Voice to parliament, they might want to consider how much of a voice Indigenous athletes have in their own organisation.