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Diet Federalism: First Territory Senators' Case - The right to representation

Diet Federalism: First Territory Senators' Case - The right to representation

The NT and ACT won representation in the Senate before being given self-government.

Diet Federalism: A constitutional right to ignore the rule of law?

Diet Federalism: A constitutional right to ignore the rule of law?

Since 1915, the territories have been denied the constitutional right to trial by jury.

Diet Federalism: Are the territories an afterthought?

Diet Federalism: Are the territories an afterthought?

Australia’s territories sit at the bottom of the federal pyramid of Australian governments.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #102: The Territories and Diet Federalism

Common(wealth) Knowledge #102: The Territories and Diet Federalism

High Court battle over Northern Territory constitutional rights as Territorians head to polls.

High court dismisses Iranian immigration detainee's bid for freedom

High court dismisses Iranian immigration detainee's bid for freedom

The High Court has dismissed an Iranian man’s bid for freedom from immigration detention The detainee argued a previous decision it was...

Common(wealth) Knowledge #81: Bringing lawsuits against the government

Common(wealth) Knowledge #81: Bringing lawsuits against the government

Senator Linda Reynolds’ case against the ACT DPP decreases governmental immunity.

ACT Chief Minister's account 'hijacked,' posting crypto and stock trading content

ACT Chief Minister's account 'hijacked,' posting crypto and stock trading content

The tweets have since been deleted.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #36: What is a First Minister?

Common(wealth) Knowledge #36: What is a First Minister?

Cooperative federalism in post-COVID lockdown Australia.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #33: Papua New Guinea and Australian federalism

Common(wealth) Knowledge #33: Papua New Guinea and Australian federalism

A look at how Papua New Guinea has influenced the development of Australian law.

6 News looking for young passionate journalists to join growing team

6 News looking for young passionate journalists to join growing team

In 2023, we'll celebrate our 4th birthday.

LIVE UPDATES: Products recalled as Australia deals with potentially hallucinogenic spinach

LIVE UPDATES: Products recalled as Australia deals with potentially hallucinogenic spinach

Recalls have been issued by multiple retailers.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #3: Judicial Review, Marriage Equality & the Constitution

Common(wealth) Knowledge #3: Judicial Review, Marriage Equality & the Constitution

A look at courts in Australia's states and territories.

A comprehensive list of political parties that are unregistered or have never ran in elections

A comprehensive list of political parties that are unregistered or have never ran in elections

Plenty of parties have been formed over the years - but not all have run in elections.

A complete A-Z list of every political party that's ever existed in Australia

A complete A-Z list of every political party that's ever existed in Australia

Yes, we're even including ones that never ran & ones that existed before federation.

All the places in Australia currently under lockdown restrictions

All the places in Australia currently under lockdown restrictions

Misinformation about Australia's COVID-19 situation continues to spread online, months after the majority of people left lockdown.

Old Parliament House SET ON FIRE - who is responsible for the blaze?

Old Parliament House SET ON FIRE - who is responsible for the blaze?

Multiple conflicting reports have emerged about what led up to the fire.

New close contact definition & isolation period REDUCED for COVID-19 cases, PM announces

New close contact definition & isolation period REDUCED for COVID-19 cases, PM announces

The announcement from Scott Morrison came after a National Cabinet meeting.

Man taken to hospital after explosion destroys stores in Canberra

Man taken to hospital after explosion destroys stores in Canberra

Footage of the moment it happened has now been released.

Prime Media shareholders vote in favour of acquisition by Seven West

Prime Media shareholders vote in favour of acquisition by Seven West

It follows the ACCC saying earlier this month that they would not oppose the deal.

Who are Australia's leaders & health officials?

Who are Australia's leaders & health officials?

Australian authorities have been in the international spotlight in recent months over COVID-19 restrictions.

Greg Hunt announces he's QUITTING politics at the next federal election

Greg Hunt announces he's QUITTING politics at the next federal election

The Health Minister has been in politics for 20 years.

Liberal MP Bridget Archer responds to viral image of her with Josh Frydenberg

Liberal MP Bridget Archer responds to viral image of her with Josh Frydenberg

The Member for Bass today crossed the floor to support an independent bill for a federal integrity commission.

Did Scott Morrison call Sam Dastyari 'Shanghai Sam'?

Did Scott Morrison call Sam Dastyari 'Shanghai Sam'?

The PM has denied the claim multiple times.

MEET THE TEAM: Political Reporter Roman Mackinnon

MEET THE TEAM: Political Reporter Roman Mackinnon

"I have always loved being in front of the camera, and loved English."

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