democracy

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.

Violence has no place in politics or anywhere. This assasination attempt is a cautionary reminder to Australia to remain vigilant.

Without addressing polarisation, we are at risk of endangering the strength of communities and democracy, writes Moira Were AM.

After far-reaching decisions by the US Supreme Court, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out justices for “destroying the legitimacy of the court”

Taiwan president warns of China’s rising threats against the island nation as a situation comparable to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Political “jobs for mates” are undermining Australian democracy, a new report from the Grattan Institute has found,

The development follows days of escalating tension in the South East Asian nation, after the military stoked fears of a coup.

Svetlana Tikhanouskaya galvanised Belarus in way that has not been seen Alexander Lukashenko came into power in 1994, becoming a symbol of democracy.

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.

Taiwan delivered a resounding message to China over the weekend by re-electing President Tsai Ing-wen, an emphatic campaigner for Taiwan’s sovereignty.

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.

ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, released a statement condemning the AFP media raids. A free press is a cornerstone of any functioning democracy.