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As I begin this review sitting in a Canberra cafe, there are two blokes on the next table complaining about the present federal election campaign’s lack of substance. The complaints of one of them about the Coalition’s fuel excise cut were the first to catch my ear, but it was…

At the last federal election, Australia elected the largest lower house crossbench in its post-war federal history.

A think tank that wants laws to protect peaceful protest has called out the contrast in the treatment of environmental protesters and political lobbyists.

Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.

Right now the government is choosing to deliver $50bn a year to the richest 10% of Australians for no discernible benefit to the nation

The SA government has secured support for its ban on political donations, but a democracy expert says it will lead to huge handouts for political parties.

Judging debates usually comes down to picking a winner or loser.

Australia Institute says 2% levy on gambling companies’ revenue would compensate for the loss of $240m in advertising spend

Wealth disparity will soon destroy any ‘semblance of equality’ in Australian society, Australia Institute research finds