Before Australians head to the polls later in 2023 for the first referendum of the 21st century, a major overhaul to the way people vote is desperately needed. The last referendum was held in 1999, and the relevant legislation has not been touched since. Late last year, the government introducedContinue Reading
In Australian society, there are few things that can evoke as much passion and emotion as our homes. They are the family ‘Castle’, a little slice of our nation where we make memories, raise families and become part of our wider communities. While Australians may take the relative importance ofContinue Reading
Once upon a time, border protection was the magic ingredient of the Liberal Party’s electoral dominance. John Howard, the Liberal Party’s second longest serving prime minister, even had a nifty little slogan that delighted the faithful and outraged his opponents. “We decide who comes here and the circumstances in whichContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has slammed Scott Morrison’s “unprecedented and inexcusable actions” in secretly appointing himself to multiple ministries as emblematic of the former government’s culture of secrecy. Releasing a damning report examining Scott Morrison’s secret power grab today prepared by former High Court judge Virginia Bell, he said the report confirmsContinue Reading
A damning report examining Scott Morrison’s secret power grab is set to be unveiled on Friday and it reveals the former prime minister declined to participate in the inquiry beyond engaging with the former High Court judge Virginia Bell via his lawyers. Outlining the full extent of his decision toContinue Reading