Government
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......
The Chrysanthemum Throne
Today Japanese Emperor Akihito officially announced his abdication after 31 years on the Chrysanthemum throne. He is the first emperor......
To the Left, To the Left: Finland votes
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), a centre-left party, has narrowly won the 2019 Finland elections. The SDP defeated the Finns......
Social Services Minister begins the name and shame game
Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher has publicly named and shamed more than 100 institutions yet to sign up to the......
Nigeria’s ‘closest election in 20 years’ focuses on corruption, again
The most populous country in Africa went to the polls on Saturday, amid some controversial delays. There have been accusations......
What the public thinks about government by trial
New research shows the public are more likely to support trials for government programs when they feel there isn’t enough......
Fighting for racial justice in the Victorian election
It’s not only the One Nation party that gives Australian politics a racist name. Many political parties and politicians around......
Standing up for democracy
Nations led by Democratic governments are believed to be in a crisis. British philosopher and author A.C Grayling says democracy......
Parent Next: Comply or lose welfare payments
Single parents on welfare, with young dependant children, continuously feel a financial strain. While parents juggle between work, further education......
Sharma carried off by electoral currents
Polls had predicted that Dr Kerryn Phelps could win if she got to the number two position in first preference......