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,
Politics Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi detained The development follows days of escalating tension in the South East Asian nation, after the military stoked fears of a coup.
News & Views Svetlana Tikhanouskaya took on Belarus’ authoritarian leader & became a symbol of democracy Svetlana Tikhanouskaya galvanised Belarus in way that has not been seen Alexander Lukashenko came into power in 1994, becoming a symbol of democracy.
News & Views Pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow released on bail following arrest under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow has been released on bail following her arrest for alleged breaches of the national security law imposed by Beijing.
News & Views Taiwan re-elects Tsai Ing-wen sending pointed message to China Taiwan delivered a resounding message to China over the weekend by re-electing President Tsai Ing-wen, an emphatic campaigner for Taiwan’s sovereignty.
News & Views UK MP Caroline Lucas proposes an emergency all-female cabinet UK MP Caroline Lucas has written an open letter to a cross-party group calling for a cabinet of women to stop a ‘disastrous’ no-deal Brexit.
News & Views Why the AFP media raids are a slippery slope we cannot ignore ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, released a statement condemning the AFP media raids. A free press is a cornerstone of any functioning democracy.
News & Views Why the raids on Australian media present a clear threat to democracy The Australian Federal Police conducted two high-profile media raids this week on journalists who have exposed government secrets and their sources.
Employers Why two female lawyers travelled to Bhutan to progress a new democracy Two Australian female lawyers from firm, White & Case recently travelled to Bhutan to train local District Court Judges in environmental law.