Hate symbols and terror offences will be punishable with mandatory jail terms ranging from one to six years in Australia, ...

Federal Parliament has passed what the government calls Australia’s toughest laws against hate speech and hate crimes. Labor ...

A new audit of Australia’s democracy finds it generally in good shape, but with pressing issues that need addressing.

Senators and members of parliament have returned for the first sitting week of the year. Here's what was on the agenda.

An upbeat Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given his cheery outlook for 2025, following the traditional bipartisan church ...

Speaking to the House, Ms Spender said Australia had “offered a safe haven” that was changing because of the recent spate of attacks. Independent MP Allegra Spender has kicked off the first ...

The first sitting day of the year saw both houses of parliament voting unanimously to denounce antisemitism in the country.

While there’s plenty of information in the latest data disclosure, Australians are still in the dark about exactly who funds ...

Gender equality is a "stronger predictor of peace than a nation's wealth or political system", Wong said in a speech at a U.N. Women event at parliament house. Australia's new International Gender ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A former West Australian Nationals MP, ruled ineligible to remain in parliament after being convicted and jailed for nearly three ...

“Australia is not such a poor country that ... musicians and artists who have signed an open letter to be read in parliament this morning, calling for funding to repair the dilapidated home ...

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