News & Views Syria’s new leader promised democracy. Then he excluded women from parliamentary elections Syria’s new leader says the country is moving towards democracy, but women are still shut out of politics.
News & Views Janine Hendry on March 4 Justice, the movement that shook Australian politics Janine Hendry first came onto our radars in early 2021 when her single tweet ignited the March 4 Justice. Upwards of 210,000 people rallied across Australia.
Politics Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy It was immediately clear the Trump administration would use Kirk’s murder as a pretext for accelerating its authoritarian project.
News & Views Protest is not the problem, it’s the point The Protest is a Creative Act exhibition brings together the work of women artists from the 1970s alongside contemporary voices.
News & Views What do recent electoral reforms mean for our democracy? Kiera Peacock explains Keira Peacock answers some questions about the recent electoral reforms and what they mean for our democracy.
Local How this female-founded social enterprise is fighting polarisation in Australian politics A new social enterprise is bringing more Australians into the democratic process and re-establish trust between politicians and communities.
News & Views Clare O’Neil warns of attacks on diversity amid ‘new strains of nationalism’ Democray is at risk, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil declared in a speech last night. And it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect it.
Ed's Blog Australia’s reminder to protect politics from violence Violence has no place in politics or anywhere. This assasination attempt is a cautionary reminder to Australia to remain vigilant.
News & Views Boosting our sense of belonging is key to protecting our communities and democracy Without addressing polarisation, we are at risk of endangering the strength of communities and democracy, writes Moira Were AM.
World Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns US Supreme Justices are “destroying the legitimacy of the court” After far-reaching decisions by the US Supreme Court, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out justices for “destroying the legitimacy of the court”
News & Views Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen’s warning: ‘We will not give up our democracy’ Taiwan president warns of China’s rising threats against the island nation as a situation comparable to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
News & Views ‘Jobs for mates’ are rife on government boards: new report Political “jobs for mates” are undermining Australian democracy, a new report from the Grattan Institute has found,