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...
Qantas

Qantas Lounge Perks and Flight Upgrades for Federal Politicians Spark Debate Over Transparency and Ethics

In the corridors of power and politics, a new storm is brewing – and it has taken off at Australia’s airports. Nearly 90% of federal politicians have declared accepting invitations to join the highly exclusive Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, an exclusive...
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...
AUKUS Submarine

AUKUS Submarine: US Congress Report Warns of ‘Too Big to Fail’ Mentality, Potential Cost Overruns

The AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom has been hailed as a significant step in bolstering security in the Indo-Pacific region. Announced in 2021, the pact's flagship initiative is Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered...
Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese’s Challenge: Navigating New Politics in a Divisive Landscape

Anthony Albanese, the current Prime Minister of Australia, rose to leadership with high hopes for transforming the political landscape. Political journalist Katharine Murphy, in her book Lone Wolf: Albanese and the New Politics, painted a portrait of a leader who...