Across the world, democracies are grappling with a widening gap between citizens and those who govern. Australia is no ...

A recent survey highlighted that less than a third of the Australian population believe that “people in government can be ...

Democracies worldwide are suffering from legitimacy problems. This is reflected in low levels of public trust in key political institutions, the polarisation of politics, and the erosion of public ...

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — 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 ...

"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 ...

Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum in Australia, he said in a social media post, calling on Canberra to do more for those who ...

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 ...