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  • Published on 04:48 GMT

    Kerre Woodham: The New Zealand political system David Parker wants

    Long serving Labour MP and former Minister David Parker gave his valedictory speech in Parliament last night, where he gave his colleagues across the House a list of things to do, among his thank yous and goodbyes.   Chief among them was closing the gap …

    Source: Newstalk ZB - Center-right
  • Published on 02:41 GMT

    Democracy Blindsided

    This government has consistently during 2024 and into 2025 pushed bills through with limited or no Regulatory Impact Statements, no due consideration of advice from government departments, or impact on communities and in fact early this year reduced …

    Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Australia's best sports rights in the hands of a Soviet-born, former oil tycoon

    There's an unorthodox tour bus that used to wind its way through the streets of London, not to Big Ben or Buckingham Palace. Instead, it took passengers past some of the city's most expensive real estate, stopping at the complexes, owned by …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on 01:41 GMT

    ‘Censorship’: US slaps down Australia

    The United States has accused Australia of “coercing” Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, into “censoring” free speech, as part of a broader complaint about foreign countries pressuring the tech giants. At issue is a decision taken by Australia’s eSafety …

    Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
  • Published on 04:46 GMT

    Killing Democracy to Save 'Democracy'

    Britain started arresting people for tweeting unapproved things, and France decided to arrest its leading opposition politician, so what happened in Germany was not a surprise. After all, Germans are the best at fascism. There, the establishment parties …

    Source: Townhall - Right-wing
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    A hard but healthy democracy on show

    EDITORIAL The results of the May 3 Federal Election are now clear, and here on the Central Coast, all three key electorates; Dobell, Robertson and Shortland, have returned their sitting Labor MPs with increased majorities. Congratulations are in order for …

    Source: Coast Community News - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Marco Rubio cracks down on Australia for 'censoring' social media posts critical of trans orgy activist

    Marco Rubio is calling on foreign countries to end their online censorship practices against U.S. companies in an effort to preserve 'free expression.' It comes as the Australian government is embroiled in a legal battle with Elon Musk's X …

    Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Democracy DNA

    Democracy DNA explores the events, debates, and decisions that have shaped Australia as a nation, told through the compelling stories of the people who built and continue to build its democratic foundations. From the early struggles for representation and …

    Source: Meer - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Democracy. Are you in?

    This exhibition invites visitors to explore the challenges facing democracy today and to consider how their individual voices can contribute to meaningful change. By examining both historical and current threats to democratic systems, the display …

    Source: Meer - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Australians turn their election days into festivals that raise money for community projects. Why can’t we do the same?

    Australia had a meaty election over the weekend — both politically and gastronomically. Politically speaking, Australians were the Southern Hemisphere’s version of Canadians in their recent election. A left-of-center party that had been trailing in the …

    Source: Cardinal News - Virginia - Pending
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Xi Jinping’s Russia trip signals threat to democracy: Malcolm Davis

    ASPI Senior Analyst Malcolm Davis has discussed the concerns surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming four-day visit to Russia. “What you are seeing emerge … is an axis of authoritarian states comprising China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, all …

    Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    EDITORIAL: Election lesson #1: Australians want the Far-Right-crazy dialled down, not up

    While Saturday’s election result was an outstanding win for Albanese and Labor, it was also a clear and powerful message from Australians to our polity: Australians want the Far-Right-crazy dialled down, not up. The resounding victory for Labor was as …

    Source: Independent Australia - Left-wing
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Promoting human rights makes Australia stronger

    As Australia enters a new electoral term with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese back at the helm, and world affairs in a state of turmoil, it is critical to ask whether human rights will get deserved attention in the government’s foreign policy. Not only …

    Source: The Interpreter - Indeterminate
  • Published on 02:59 GMT

    Giving Trumpism the middle finger salute

    Retired magistrate David Heilpern. David is the author of several law-related books, journal articles and reported judgments. He was the youngest magistrate in Australia, when appointed in 1998. When I was on the bench I made some ‘brave’ decisions. And …

    Source: Echonetdaily - Left-wing
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Doing our bit for the democracy sausage

    Labor's election victory was the result of Australia's determination to prevent a Coalition government, from within our shores and overseas. GJ Burchall writes. THIS WAS THE first time we lodged a vote in a strange country and that includes …

    Source: Independent Australia - Left-wing
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Beyond Left and Right: From Populism to Pragmatism and Recalibrating Democracy

    The world is going through a political shake-up. Everywhere you look—from Western democracies to South Asian nations—people are choosing leaders and parties that seem to clash in ideology. One moment, a country swings left, voting for progressive policies …

    Source: The Island - Center-left
  • Published on May 6, 2025

    Australian Police Arrest Third Suspect in Firebombing Attack on Jewish Leader’s Former Home

    On Monday, law enforcement in Australia arrested an unnamed 25-year-old man, charging him with involvement in antisemitic graffiti and arson targeting a residence in the Sydney suburb of Dover Heights previously inhabited by Alex Ryvchin, co-CEO of the …

    Source: Algemeiner Journal - Center-right
  • Published on May 6, 2025

    First step for the Libs? Embrace modern Australia

    Valuing services George Brandis talked on ABC TV’s Q+A on Monday night about the great virtue of “traditional Liberal values”. But for me, the problem for the Liberal Party is its “traditional Liberal values”. It has never really valued public services …

    Source: The Age - Center-left
  • Published on May 6, 2025

    US government warns Australia to stop censoring free speech

    The United States government has warned Australia to halt its crackdown on free speech following the election of a left wing government for a second term. The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor demanded that the Labour …

    Source: The Catholic Herald Online - Indeterminate

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