Common(wealth) Knowledge #53: Court finds 'broken' system responsible for FOI request delays
Federal Court ruling backs review into the Australian Information Commission.
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The latest headlines, stories you won't see anywhere else and plenty more - covering Australia and the world
Fadden by-election: Could the seat turn from safe LNP to a Labor - or independent - gain?
The by-election is being held as a result of the resignation of LNP MP Stuart Robert.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #52: Federalism and the Healthcare Crisis
How much can the Commonwealth government help the healthcare crisis?
Common(wealth) Knowledge #51: To expel or not expel, that is the question
Moira Deeming may not be the only MP facing expulsion in 2023.
Moira Deeming expelled by Victorian Liberal MPs amid potential for defamation lawsuit
Deeming has sat as an Independent Liberal since last month.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #50: Succession antics
The succession to the British throne hasn’t always been so straightforward.
All the Labor MPs calling for a JobSeeker rate increase
Calls to raise the rate have ramped up ahead of the federal budget.
The 19th team: Tasmania's AFL licence all but formalised following stadium funding announcement
The announcement of a multi-million dollar project has all but sealed the deal for Tassie to enter the competition.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #49: Practical independence - The ANZUS Pact
AUKUS isn’t the first security alliance Australia has signed with the United States.
ANALYSIS: Fair trial and the right to legal representation
Although often taken for granted, the right to legal representation is a relatively new right in Australia.
ACT Chief Minister's account 'hijacked,' posting crypto and stock trading content
The tweets have since been deleted.
Multiple projects to be scrapped following a review of Australia's defence forces
A declassified version of an independent report into Australia's defence capabilities was handed down on Monday.
Make schools businesses: Liberal Democrats MP on profit-motive education
John Ruddick was elected to the NSW Legislative Council this week.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #48: China-Australian relations, 50 years in the making
A Labor leader’s other controversial trip to Beijing.
Missouri to implement statewide limitations on transgender healthcare
New regulations will require doctors to inform patients of the risks of transgender treatments.
NSW upper house: Jeremy Buckingham back, Latham to return, Nile gone and LDP wins its first NSW seat
Results in the state's legislative council have now been confirmed.
Every party's stance on the Voice to Parliament - and those who have split on the issue
The Liberal Party has seen division over its 'No' stance, while nearly all of Labor - current and former - is in support.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #47: The Statute of Westminster
The history of how Australia achieved true independence from the U.K.
The Franklin Dam controversy: When politics meets the law
How Australia’s treaty obligations can change Australian law.
Moira Deeming declares herself an Independent Liberal MP after being suspended from party
The Victorian MP avoided expulsion last month.
EXPLAINED: Kansas bans trans athletes from girls’ and women's sports, overriding governor's veto
The controversial law enforces biological gender categories in school sports.
Ex-Liberal MP Tim Smith appears on UK TV, says monarchy is 'increasing in popularity' in Australia
Smith did not contest the 2022 Victorian state election.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #46: Australian law and the best interests of children
International treaties signed by the Australian government can influence Australian law.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #45: Referendum, plebiscite or postal survey?
The latest on the upcoming Voice to Parliament vote.
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