Common(wealth) Knowledge #5: Can politicians hold UK citizenship?
An in-depth look at dual citizenship in the federal parliament.
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Aug 2, 2022
ANALYSIS: Why Taiwan? Civil War, Cold War and Democracy
All eyes are on China to see how they'll react amid Nancy Pelosi's visit.
Jul 23, 2022
Common(wealth) Knowledge #3: Judicial Review, Marriage Equality & the Constitution
A look at courts in Australia's states and territories.
Jul 23, 2022
LEGAL ANALYSIS: Victorian Court rules mandatory minimum sentences are 'unjustified'
"In refusing this application...we have been compelled to do the applicant an injustice, and the community a disservice."
Jul 22, 2022
Sunak and Truss to go head-to-head for UK Conservative Party leadership
The race is now down to just 2 candidates - and 1 is set to become the UK Prime Minister.
Jul 20, 2022
ANALYSIS: Rishi Sunak still ahead as UK Conservatives enter final round
Sunak has been considered the frontrunner to become the next British PM throughout the campaign.
Jul 15, 2022
And then there were 5: Rishi Sunak still in the lead amid ongoing Tory leadership race
Suella Braverman was overnight eliminated.
Jul 15, 2022
Rishi Sunak maintains lead in Conservative leadership race with high-profile names out of the race
Some already believe Sunak is almost certain to become the next UK PM.
Jul 13, 2022
Conservatives to pick new UK PM by September 5 - these are all the candidates running
The date set is earlier than some initially expected.
Jul 12, 2022
'Only a matter of time' until assassination attempt in Australia - have there been previous ones?
The comments were made by Shadow Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews.
Jul 9, 2022
Common(wealth) Knowledge #1: What is Constitution Day?
A look at the key day in Australian history that plenty of people don't know about.
Jul 9, 2022
Conservative Party begins campaign to replace Boris Johnson - this is how it happens
Johnson resigned on Thursday night (AEST) after over 50 of his ministers did the same.
Jul 7, 2022
ANALYSIS: Federalism and COVID-19 restrictions - who has the final say?
An in-depth look at recent changes made by the federal government.
Jun 29, 2022
ANALYSIS: How the Roe v Wade decision unfolded in the US - from Roe in 1973 to now
It's been less than a week since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade - and reaction is continuing to flood in.
Mar 22, 2021
MEET THE TEAM: Podcast host & law and government editor Stuart Jeffery
"In the Information Age, misinformation has become commonplace, so fact-based journalism is all the more important."
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