Democracy
Samoa PM-elect locked out of parliament
Samoa was expected to wake up with its first female prime minister on Monday morning. Instead, the country awakened to......
Be Sure on War
A major advertising campaign launched today aims to change the way war decisions are made by Australia. Currently troops can......
Australian Academic Detained In Myanmar
Sean Turnell, a Macquarie University Professor and economic advisor to the National League for Democracy, has been one of the......
Junta Assumes Power in Myanmar
Myanmar’s Military Junta have arrested the countries democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and imposed a year-long state of......
Vladimir Putin supports proposal to extend his presidency
The 67-year-old President of Russia has supported a proposal that could see him retain power until 2036. The proposal, which......
Beijing considers military intervention, as Hong Kong protests enter 9th week
The protests have been remarkable for their length and their inclusion of residents from all walks of life. It poses......
What Happens Next in Hong Kong?
On Midnight July 1st, 1997, the territory of Hong Kong formally changed hands from Britain to Chinese sovereignty. As......
Hong Kong Parliament comes to blows over extradition laws
Australia’s Parliament often feels like a few choice words away from an all out bar brawl. But whilst the pen......
Have sausage, will vote! – Australia’s unique voting system
Andrew Pople talks with Judith Brett about her book “From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage – How Australia got Compulsory......
Indonesia Decides Leadership In Unprecedented Election
Today has seen one of the biggest elections – not just by population, but by the number of candidates. 300,000......