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Prisoners lose their liberty and their right to vote

Prisoners lose their liberty and their right to vote

One state is making it harder for prisoners to vote, but an array of challenges - literacy, enrolment and a feeling of powerlessness - also stops engagement.

Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference

Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference

Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference

Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference

A political conference has made an impassioned call for unity between Australia's splintered conservative parties but there was friction onstage and off.

One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms

One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms

One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms

One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms

One of the nation's leading public law academics has suggested electoral reforms were delayed to give major parties more time to harvest big donations.

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Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

The year 2025 is being described as the worst of the century for freedom of expression, media rights, access to justice and more.

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

An increasing number of Australians believe politicians aren't serving them, as a report highlights changing attitudes toward government and democracy.

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

As oppositions increasingly target prime ministers during Question Time, Australia's first and only female leader remains the most quizzed of all.

New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

Victorian taxpayers will save about $100,000 after new Premier Ben Carroll opted not to fill two cabinet openings following Jacinta Allan's ousting.

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One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

Changing local politics in a newly minted One Nation town offer a sign of what's to come for the rest of the country as the populist party builds support.

Electorate shake-up to spark MP scramble for new homes

Electorate shake-up to spark MP scramble for new homes

Electorate shake-up to spark MP scramble for new homes

Electorate shake-up to spark MP scramble for new homes

More than a quarter of voters in one state - and plenty of MPs too - will be shuffled into new seats under a major redraw of electoral boundaries.

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances.

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Billions of dollars in funding for local train building has been promised at a state Labor party gathering otherwise focused on countering One Nation rhetoric.

'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .

Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key party address

Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key party address

Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key party address

Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key party address

Liberals leader Angus Taylor has declared his party the only one capable of replacing the Labor government during a key federal council meeting address.

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

Tony Abbott has returned to the political spotlight in a senior Liberal Party role, claiming the nation is drifting backwards amid a "spiritual malaise".

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Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Commemorations and celebrations are under way to mark 125 years since the opening of the first federal parliament and the birth of Australian democracy.

Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy

MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.

Australians skipping, delaying medicines due to price

Cost of living has forced Australians to cut down on their medications, prompting calls for Australia to shake up its drug subsidy approval scheme.

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Anthony Albanese has used his strongest language yet to rule out adding more MPs to handle a growing population, despite a push for fairer representation.

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Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Russian misinformation and disinformation remain a threat to Australia as it tries to exacerbate social divisions in the West and spur political distrust.

Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Changes to when politicians need to declare donations have been pushed back by six months but will be in place well ahead of the next federal election.

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

The rigid hierarchy of the Plymouth Brethren Church meant any orders for followers to campaign for the Liberals would have come from the top, ex-members claim.

'This is a stunt': Hanson rebuked after Muslim remark

Firebrand senator Pauline Hanson has dismissed a censure against her by the Senate as an attack on One Nation following her rise in the polls.

No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan

The coalition's plan to curb Australia's migrant intake will be formally costed before its public release, delaying the exact details of its immigration policy.

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

The new Liberal leaders have alienated the party from Australian voters over key challenges such as the cost of living, tax and energy, the prime minister says.

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