International rankings suggest Australia is still peaceful, democratic and low on corruption, whatever the domestic mood ...

Across the world, democracies are grappling with a widening gap between citizens and those who govern. Australia is no ...

Democracies worldwide are suffering from legitimacy problems. This is reflected in low levels of public trust in key political institutions, the polarisation of politics, and the erosion of public ...

Australia is perceived as a country weathering the current global degradation of democracy well. Its systems of compulsory and ranked choice voting, combined with a national disposition that is ...

Standing with Australia’s Jewish community is not symbolic—it tests whether the state can protect minorities and uphold ...

Recently an Australian parliamentary inquiry from the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters published its report, titled “From Classroom to Community.” The purpose of the inquiry was to ...

A delegation of Solomon Islands journalists have completed a study tour to Canberra and Sydney, gaining new skills and ...

"The ocean is right there. So a lot of people come up from especially down in Bondi. They come out of the water and come vote. Me, honestly, I could have worn my clothes, but I actually enjoy it. I ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as ...