Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit is so essential because most previous ‘resets’ have not lasted. The government-to-government relationship between Australia and Indonesia is a fragile one.
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Political families have a strong hold on power in Southeast Asian countries – often to the detriment of the people they serve.
Amid predictions about a “youthquake” before May 21, what role did young voters play in this radical electoral shift?
Opposition leader Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud announce the Coalition’s shadow ministry
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra
Reform is needed to better balance the protection of men’s individual reputations with the rights of women to speak about their experiences.
China seeks two main things from the region – one diplomatic and one strategic.
New Zealand – like Australia – must increase its overseas aid spending if it is serious about matching China’s ambitions in the South Pacific.
When the drinking age was lowered to 18 In 1999, critics warned it would cause an increase in alcohol-fuelled crime. But as changing the age limit is debated again, the evidence is mixed.
Succession has long been the weak link in the system of hereditary monarchy. Perhaps it may be time for Australia to reconsider the place of the monarchy in our own political system.
The success of independents at the Australian election is a sign the political culture has shifted in Canberra, with potential benefits for expat New Zealanders and trans-Tasman relations in general.
Labor knew it would inherent a cost-of-living problem – it campaigned on it. But it didn’t expect the dramatic crisis in gas prices Australia is suddenly facing
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Burke advocates on wages and arts
Michelle Grattan speaks with Tony Burke the minister for employment and workplace relations and minister for the arts, as well as the leader of the House of Representatives.
The launch of the National Centre for Reconciliation Practice brings the question; what are reconciliation action plans, and do they work?
The answer appears to be a resounding ‘yes’.
We asked participants about why they think people (mostly men) harass others in public space. Their answers were revealing.
At the 2022 election, the trajectories of change differed from each other along almost every conceivable parameter that was not old white male.
For many years Australians cabinets lagged behind the rest of the world on gender equality. Now women make up almost half of cabinet and hold a string of key portfolios.
Word from The Hill: Albanese’s ministry mixes stability and surprise
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
Anthony Albanese has switched Tanya Plibersek from education to environment and promoted Clare O'Neil into the plum home affairs ministry in a 23-member cabinet that contains a record 10 women.
If anything, Brisbane has long-mirrored the broader Queensland rebellious streak when it comes to politics.
Learning about First Nations people and their histories can make some feel awkward or uncomfortable at times. However, being willing to embrace that discomfort is vital to learning.
Our analysis revealed the relative attention our news and opinion pieces gave to First Nations peoples began to grow steadily from around 2005, with a huge peak in 2007.
It looks as though the House of Representatives will have at least 57 women, making 38% of the chamber female.
Anthony Albanese is bringing in an outsider, former University of Melbourne 20-chancellor Glyn Davis to head his Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.