An Australian security boss says his spy agency has discovered three foreign governments plotting to physically harm people ...

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Former Prime Minister John Howard is widely loved by the loyal Blue Ribbon conservative base – even those who swell the ranks ...

Although Australia has a strong and proud democracy , it nonetheless faces important challenges .Authors Brenton Prosser Professor of Public ...

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Population is far from the seemingly innocuous and bland topic of “people”. We’re not just talking people. We’re talking the very foundation of society, culture, and economy … and it’s deeply fraught.

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In a new civics report, only 28% of Australian Year 10 students met the ‘proficient standard’ in 2024 compared to 38% in 2019 ...

Democracy is an institution for many nations. In places like Australia and the United States, it helps ordinary citizens like you and me contribute to their community by voting on the people they ...

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