The Latest Breaking News from Dorinda Cox

For many years now, Australian political scientists have pointed out that established partisan allegiance is in decline. In 1967, 36% of Coalition supporters and 32% of Labor voters reported lifetime voting for their side. At the 2022 election, the Australian Election Study found the figures to be 16% and 12%.

Anthony Albanese loves a trophy, especially a human one. He prides himself on his various “captain’s pick” candidates – good campaigners he has steered into seats.

The Greens have taken their first steps towards a fresh start by unveiling new portfolio allocations following some major political setbacks.

The Greens will need to decide what they stand for, as the minor party is accused of having lost its way after a second Indigenous senator quits its ranks.

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Greens senator Dorinda Cox has defected to Labor, saying her values better aligned with the government despite having heavily criticised its policies.

Political leaders have been criticised for failing to attend rallies being held around Australia to call for an end to deadly violence against women.

West Australian senator acknowledges ‘challenges’ in office and apologised for ‘the distress this may have caused’

The death of a second Indigenous teenager in custody in less than a year has prompted calls for an overhaul of the youth justice system.