Democracy
ACT and Northern Territory Alter Laws on Voluntary Assisted Dying
The Federal government passed a bill yesterday giving powers to the ACT and the Northern Territory on legislating around voluntary-assisted......
Should referendums be done more often in Australia?
This year is an election year, and the political campaign is unofficially in full swing. Most of us will receive......
Samoa’s First Female PM Arrives
After months of political impasse, Samoa’s first female prime minister has been legally recognised as the leader of the country.......
Chinese Funded Port Influencing Samoan Politics
A $128 million funded port project from China has sparked conjecture from journalists such as Radio New Zealand’s Dominic Godfrey,......
Samoa PM-elect locked out of parliament
Samoa was expected to wake up with its first female prime minister on Monday morning. Instead, the country awakened to......
Be Sure on War
A major advertising campaign launched today aims to change the way war decisions are made by Australia. Currently troops can......
Australian Academic Detained In Myanmar
Sean Turnell, a Macquarie University Professor and economic advisor to the National League for Democracy, has been one of the......
Junta Assumes Power in Myanmar
Myanmar’s Military Junta have arrested the countries democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and imposed a year-long state of......
Vladimir Putin supports proposal to extend his presidency
The 67-year-old President of Russia has supported a proposal that could see him retain power until 2036. The proposal, which......
Beijing considers military intervention, as Hong Kong protests enter 9th week
The protests have been remarkable for their length and their inclusion of residents from all walks of life. It poses......