The prevalence of nationalism, authoritarianism, and populism explains the rise of far-right politics in Australia.

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In September 2001, then Prime Minister John Howard faced two crises, the Tampa affair and the 9/11 terror attacks in Washington, that would define 20 years of Australian immigration politics.

The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains. Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding win ...

Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks with Greens senator about her priorities for Labor’s digital duty of care legislation, and why her party supported the government’s controversial plans for a new ko ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Bloomberg) -- Australia will cap donations from individuals and enforce greater transparency on contributions as part of a push ...

When political parties consider potential Indigenous candidates, they often worry about voter backlash. It’s a concern rooted in Australia’s troubling history of racism and the ongoing discrimination ...

Voters are being asked to choose whether to stick with the Labor government to “build Australia’s future”, or choose a ...

On the fraudulent pretext of protecting the electoral system from control by “billionaires,” the Australian Labor government, backed by the Liberal-National Coalition, is seeking to rush through ...

Sydney Theatre Company, Opera House Susie Youssef plays a first-term MP who is passionate, but also clearly a bit of a nightmare to work for ...

Expats, politics and culture: our essays illustrate the nature of the country they concern. Read on to find out what makes Australia a harmonious land of contradictions. Expats, politics and culture: ...

Democracies worldwide are suffering from legitimacy problems. This is reflected in low levels of public trust in key political institutions, the polarisation of politics, and the erosion of public ...