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Australian Politics

Rennick weighs in on Coalition identity and the future of Australia’s right

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The direction of the political right in Australia is increasingly under scrutiny, as the Coalition looks to rebuild following its election loss and redefine its identity with voters. Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick has been among those questioning the party’s trajectory, arguing it has drifted from its core principles. Since leaving the LNP, he has …

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How SA’s regional independents platform community needs

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With South Australia’s election fast approaching, candidates have emerged across the state. In regional electorates, independent candidates like new contender for Hammond Lucas Hope and Veteran MP for Stuart Geoff Brock showcase the importance of understanding and centring local issues.  Emeritus Professor Clement Macintyre from Adelaide University, says SA may see a shift in voting preference due …

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International Students Treated as ‘Cash Cow’ After Visa Fee Hike

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The Federal Government has doubled the application fee for some post-study work visas for international students, raising the cost of the Temporary Graduate visa, also known as the 485 visa, from $2,300 to $4,600. The visa allows international graduates to remain in Australia and work for up to two years after completing their studies, giving …

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Coalition’s future voter base threatened if net zero is scrapped

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Liberal MPs have descended on Canberra today for a meeting that will finalise whether they will keep or scrap net zero emissions by 2025. A decision that poses an existential threat to the party’s future, if they choose to distance themselves from a growing electorate concerned by climate change. The previous bipartisan support of net …

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Actions in Australian Federal parliament intensify

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This week saw actions intensify in Federal parliament ahead of 2025’s final sittings. While Australia’s Environmental Protection reforms remain in the spotlight, the Nationals’ have reportedly backflipped on net zero. Amid bold discussion on the country’s social media ban, parliament today legislated a Centre for Disease Control, Labor’s “controversial” Freedom of Information Amendment Bill passed …

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