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Liberals propose abolishing Bill Shorten's seat as part of electoral boundary reviews
EXCLUSIVE: The party is also suggesting significant changes to Melbourne and Macnamara.
Nov 24, 2023

We looked at the elections in over 120 Western Australian councils - here's what we found
Voters in WA headed to the polls for periodic elections last Saturday.
Oct 27, 2023

Craig Kelly defeats AEC challenge over election sign font size
An court has ruled that the font on Craig Kelly’s election signage was small, but not unlawful.
Jul 27, 2023

Victorian Greens seek to amend constitution to prevent thermal coal mining
The hurdles for amending a state constitution make a Greens bill, introduced in May, unlikely to pass.
Jul 23, 2023

Common(wealth) Knowledge #61: Social Security and Equality
New court discussion on the right to social security in Australia.
Jul 23, 2023

Common(wealth) Knowledge #57: Proposed NSW anti-protest legislation challenges constitutional rights
The NSW Premier says protesters may be banned from streaming protests.
Jun 24, 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 13, 2023


Moira Deeming expelled by Victorian Liberal MPs amid potential for defamation lawsuit
Deeming has sat as an Independent Liberal since last month.
May 12, 2023

The Franklin Dam controversy: When politics meets the law
How Australia’s treaty obligations can change Australian law.
Apr 14, 2023

NSW Decides: Chris Minns is 47th Premier, Nationals won't be in government anywhere in Australia
In a resounding victory for Labor, the party will be in power for the first time since 2011.
Mar 26, 2023

Common(wealth) Knowledge #42: Why Australia can't ban political parties
More than 8 decades on from Menzies first attempting to ban the Communist Party of Australia.
Mar 19, 2023

Common(wealth) Knowledge #29: Cases we missed
Wrapping up a big year in constitutional law.
Dec 17, 2022
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