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The Australian Law Reform Commission report recommends major changes to the way judges are appointed and educated, and supports an independent body to investigate allegations of misconduct.
Tony Burke once worked hard to stop euthanasia becoming law in the Northern Territory. Now, he must usher through a new bill to allow the territories to debate the issue.
The prime minister has made a good start on a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But as always, the details will be crucial.
The Coalition government had hoped that news of the boat would support its claim a Labor government would encourage the people smuggler trade, which would in turn sway some voters at the last moment.
Michelle Grattan discusses the week in politics, including the threat of foot and mouth disease, the government’s climate bill and the grim economic news ahead.
We talk a lot about corrupt behaviour in politics and holding wrong-doers to account. But there’s another problem: the need for politicians to have better values and standards in the first place.
Some states have changed the wording of their laws in line with recommendations from the royal commission – but more needs to be done.
Penny Wong’s first trip as foreign minister appears to have been a success. But there is a long road ahead – and lessons from 50 years ago may be useful.
Australia’s prime ministers in recent years have not stayed in office for long. If the Australian public can be patient, Albanese’s style may offer greater longevity.
In finding new ways to commemorate Anzac Day, we should learn a lesson from the rise of the Gallipoli pilgrimage.
Scott Morrison’s pitch to voters that the election is about “you” is a potentially powerful one. But Labor has one available that is even better: it’s about “us”.
Some powerful Indonesians want the 2024 elections postponed - potentially leading the country down a slippery slope that could threaten its hard-won democracy.
In 1922-23, Billy Hughes’ Nationalist Party brokered a deal with the Country Party to form government - but only on condition Hughes was no longer prime minister. It’s possible this could play out again.
In differentiating himself from the Morrison government on China, the Labor leader would do well do study Julia Gillard’s record.
This episode will reinforce the opinion of some Liberals that Joyce has proved a liability to the government (just as they expected).
After a turbulent week, the government has been plunged into further tumult with the publication of more damaging texts.
The package comes as the Morrison government tries to convince the World Heritage Committee it is making every effort to preserve the reef.
The tennis star’s deportation will be politically popular in Australia, but it is likely to further infuriate Serbia.
The idea of ‘disclaimer labels’ on altered images might curb women’s and girls’ struggle with body image is a false one - in fact, they may even make it worse.
Through its theology of the environment and the power of its ethical stance, Islam and Muslims must play a central role in reversing climate change.
In 1992 64% of the top 1% had been there the year before. By 2017 that proportion had grown to 73%.
Most Australians have known no British sovereign other than the queen. Without her, questions about a republic will again come to the fore.
Facebook declined to negotiate a content deal with The Conversation under the Federal Government’s News Media Bargaining Code.
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After some prevarication, the prime minister is heading for the COP 26 meeting, But first, he needs to sort out the position on climate within the coalition.