What would Australian democracy look like if today’s anti-protest laws had been in place a century ago?

Protests occur as part of a political struggle with winners and losers. Like strikes, protests are disruptive; that’s the ...
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How the democracy sausage, a polling day snack, became Australia's election symbol

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as ...
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'Democracy sausages': Australia's sizzling election day rituals

"The ocean is right there. So a lot of people come up from especially down in Bondi. They come out of the water and come vote. Me, honestly, I could have worn my clothes, but I actually enjoy it. I ...

When Indigenous voices fall silent, the democracy air has already gone bad

There is a gap in Australian political attention, media coverage and academic scholarly literature about Indigenous policy ...

Most Australians agree there’s a housing crisis. But they differ on what’s causing it – and how to fix it

New research shows older voters believe immigration is crunching housing supply, while young voters blame high interest rates ...
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and a former lawmaker who are wanted by the city’s authorities have been granted asylum in Great Britain and Australia, respectively. Tony ...
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How the democracy sausage, a polling day snack, became Australia’s election symbol

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as ...