Parliament of Australia

Gambling Donations to Australian Political Parties Surge 600% in a Decade Amid Calls for Reform

Political donations from the gambling industry to major Australian parties have skyrocketed by over 600% in the past decade, with new analysis spotlighting a growing financial influence as debate intensifies over a potential ban on gambling advertising. The data, recently...
Queensland Election 2024

Queensland Election Sparks Federal Debate on Labor-Greens Relations Amid Growing Political Divide

The recent Queensland election has sent ripples through the Australian political landscape, with the Liberal National Party (LNP) achieving its first majority victory in almost a decade. Key losses for Labor in regional Queensland, especially in its heartland areas, and...
Queensland Election 2024

Queensland Election 2024: Mackay and Mansfield and a State Cleaved in Two

The recent Queensland election has once again highlighted the unique political landscape of the Sunshine State, revealing deep divisions between urban and regional voters. While David Crisafulli’s Liberal National Party (LNP) secured a majority and brought an end to nearly...