Common(wealth) Knowledge #52: Federalism and the Healthcare Crisis
How much can the Commonwealth government help the healthcare crisis?
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May 13, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #51: To expel or not expel, that is the question
Moira Deeming may not be the only MP facing expulsion in 2023.
May 12, 2023
Moira Deeming expelled by Victorian Liberal MPs amid potential for defamation lawsuit
Deeming has sat as an Independent Liberal since last month.
May 6, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #50: Succession antics
The succession to the British throne hasn’t always been so straightforward.
May 1, 2023
All the Labor MPs calling for a JobSeeker rate increase
Calls to raise the rate have ramped up ahead of the federal budget.
Apr 30, 2023
The 19th team: Tasmania's AFL licence all but formalised following stadium funding announcement
The announcement of a multi-million dollar project has all but sealed the deal for Tassie to enter the competition.
Apr 29, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #49: Practical independence - The ANZUS Pact
AUKUS isn’t the first security alliance Australia has signed with the United States.
Apr 25, 2023
ANALYSIS: Fair trial and the right to legal representation
Although often taken for granted, the right to legal representation is a relatively new right in Australia.
Apr 25, 2023
ACT Chief Minister's account 'hijacked,' posting crypto and stock trading content
The tweets have since been deleted.
Apr 24, 2023
Multiple projects to be scrapped following a review of Australia's defence forces
A declassified version of an independent report into Australia's defence capabilities was handed down on Monday.
Apr 23, 2023
Make schools businesses: Liberal Democrats MP on profit-motive education
John Ruddick was elected to the NSW Legislative Council this week.
Apr 22, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #48: China-Australian relations, 50 years in the making
A Labor leader’s other controversial trip to Beijing.
Apr 20, 2023
Missouri to implement statewide limitations on transgender healthcare
New regulations will require doctors to inform patients of the risks of transgender treatments.
Apr 19, 2023
NSW upper house: Jeremy Buckingham back, Latham to return, Nile gone and LDP wins its first NSW seat
Results in the state's legislative council have now been confirmed.
Apr 15, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #47: The Statute of Westminster
The history of how Australia achieved true independence from the U.K.
Apr 14, 2023
The Franklin Dam controversy: When politics meets the law
How Australia’s treaty obligations can change Australian law.
Apr 12, 2023
Moira Deeming declares herself an Independent Liberal MP after being suspended from party
The Victorian MP avoided expulsion last month.
Apr 11, 2023
EXPLAINED: Kansas bans trans athletes from girls’ and women's sports, overriding governor's veto
The controversial law enforces biological gender categories in school sports.
Apr 9, 2023
Ex-Liberal MP Tim Smith appears on UK TV, says monarchy is 'increasing in popularity' in Australia
Smith did not contest the 2022 Victorian state election.
Apr 7, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #46: Australian law and the best interests of children
International treaties signed by the Australian government can influence Australian law.
Apr 5, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #45: Referendum, plebiscite or postal survey?
The latest on the upcoming Voice to Parliament vote.
Apr 5, 2023
ANALYSIS: Could Liberal MPs quit over Voice opposition - and does the party's stance even matter?
It follows The Nationals announcing their formal opposition last year.
Apr 1, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #44: Labor won't form majority - so what is a confidence-and-supply deal?
1 week on from the NSW state election.
Mar 31, 2023
Aston by-election: Labor aiming to break century-old record as Liberals try to hold onto seat
The by-election was triggered after former minister Alan Tudge resigned from federal politics.
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