Politics

Concern over new “Knee-jerk” bail laws in Northern Territory

In response to a tragic fatal stabbing in Darwin two weeks ago, the Norther Territory government has passed urgent bail laws to address youth crime in the territory. Justice Groups have raised concern over the speed of which these laws were passed through, citing a lack of proper oversight from various groups and communities, including …

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Climate at the ballot: How climate policy shaped the election

A new report from Climate Council reveals how climate policy – and voter rejection of climate denial – played a role in the ALP’s historic election victory last weekend. The analysis shows labor’s support grew in electorates where offshore wind and renewable energy were key issues. Pro-climate independents also won a 3.8% increase in their …

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How policymakers can improve young people’s agency in politics

While Gen Z and Millennials make up most of the Australian electorate, current research suggests they score the lowest in civic education and are becoming increasingly disengaged with the politics. The Wire’s Georgia Nolan spoke with Dr Intifar Chowdhury, government lecturer from Flinders University, to gain insight into younger generations’ lack of political agency and …

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Canada elects Mark Carney as Prime Minister after Trump derails the Conservatives

The preliminary results of the 2025 Canadian Federal Election are in, with the incumbent Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party totalling the largest amount of votes, ahead of the Conservatives.  US President Donald Trump is being characterised as having helping the Liberal Party to victory after repeatedly stating that Canada should become the 51st state.  …

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Majority of Australians not in favour of gas, survey finds

Last week, The Wire covered a poll from The Australia Institute showing regional and conservative voters are in favour of the gas policy introduced by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.  But a new poll commissioned by Market Forces via research company YouGov shows THREE out of FIVE Australians believe expanding renewable energy is a better solution …

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Russia’s Attempted Entrance into Indonesia is “Not Surprising”

Russia has attempted to base some of their long-range military aircrafts at Manuhua Air Force Base in the West Papua region of Indonesia as first outlined by the Janes. During the peak of the federal election campaign, this breaking news has spread shock and panic through the Australian public. This isn’t the first collaboration between …

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Australia’s top universities impose restrictions on campus protests

Australia’s leading universities are facing backlash over new restrictions on campus protests.  University leaders say the changes are about ensuring safety and preventing disruption, but students, staff, and human rights groups warn they could stifle free speech and undermine democratic participation on campus. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Janay Peters Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan Featured In Story: …

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