In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...

If Peter Dutton becomes Australia's next prime minister, David Littleproud would be in the running to become his deputy. Here's a basic rundown of the National party leader's life and career.

Australian Labor Party (ALP) senator Doug Cameron summed up his eleven-year senate career with characteristic candor. “It all comes down to one thing: socialism,” he said. Cameron’s words — and the ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese endured heckling from South Coast locals throughout his morning press conference in the ...

Nationals leader Dugald Saunders, deputy Gurmesh Singh and Nationals state and federal MPs from across the state's Mid North ...

The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to A$243 billion ($152.92 billion) in the past 12 ...

People aren’t happy about the possible imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium by the Trump administration.

Rio Tinto (down 1.2 per cent), BHP (down 1 per cent) and Fortescue (1.5 per cent) deepened their losses at the end of ...

One of Western Australia's longest-serving volunteer firefighters has been awarded for his service with a new medal specially ...

The Greens have come up with another justification for legalising cannabis, arguing it will help to solve Australia's cost of ...

The identification of three external providers approved to operate in the state's public schools follows a presentation given ...