Australian democracy is not dead, but needs help to ensure its survival

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 ...
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Australia’s Upcoming Elections and the Trump Factor

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House, in Canberra, Australia, on March 28, 2025. AAP/Lukas Coch via Reuters Despite widespread ...
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Opinion: The Albanese government must mend Australia’s relations with China to reignite investment flows

The Australian Labor party has just defeated the Coalition government led by Scott Morrison. While it is still unknown whether the party, led by Anthony Albanese, will reach the 76-seat majority ...
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China hands Australian writer a suspended death penalty in a move Canberra condemns

A Chinese-Australian writer has received a suspended death penalty in China, five years after he was detained on espionage charges, according to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Yang Hengjun, ...
Newsday

How the democracy sausage, a polling day snack, became Australia's election symbol

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as ...