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Common(wealth) Knowledge #117: Environmental protests and political expression
6 Coffs Harbour women arrested over a protest against the NSW Forestry Corporation on its office roof.
1 day ago
Great Australian Party candidate quits over 'undermining of campaign'
William Bay is the latest federal election candidate to split from their party.
6 days ago
Minor parties hit with how-to-vote card controversies in first week of pre-polling
Trumpet of Patriots and Fusion have both faced public scrutiny over preference recommendations.
6 days ago
Trumpet of Patriots candidate withdraws after teal independent placed second how-to-vote card
Flinders candidate Jason Smart has now told voters to "put me last".
Apr 21
Trumpet of Patriots ghosts One Nation with Labor second on some how-to-vote cards
The Clive Palmer-chaired party says it wants to "shake up the status".
Apr 19
Minor parties join forces to form 'non-ideological' election alliance
Fusion, Democracy First and the Australian Progressives have formed an alliance ahead of the federal election.
Apr 17
Lyle Shelton responds after Family First candidate disendorsed over social media posts
EXCLUSIVE: The Family First leader has spoken to 6 News after Longman candidate Malachi Brogden Hearne was dumped.
Apr 15
Rebekha Sharkie 'open to talking to both sides' in hung parliament
The crossbencher has told 6 News she wants to see a stable government post-election.
Apr 15
Family First candidate disendorsed over social media posts
Longman candidate Malachi Brogden Hearne will still appear on the ballot as a Family First candidate. The Family First Party has...
Apr 14
6 News to host debate for New South Wales Senate candidates
It's the fourth debate held so far during the federal election campaign. Four key candidates running for the Senate in New South Wales...
Apr 13
AIHL announces media partnership with 6 News
Ice hockey will be covered every week on Sportswatch. 6 News Australia is proud to announce a formal media partnership with the...
Apr 12
Common(wealth) Knowledge #116: High Court, Green Cards and Due Process
Lessons for the US government on due process from Australia.
Apr 6
Common(wealth) Knowledge #115: 'Job-sharing' Senate hopefuls defeated by South African dual citizenship
‘Job-sharing’ Senate candidates face unexpected end to election bid.
Mar 30
Common(wealth) Knowledge #114: WA upper house shakeup continues
WA Labor secures third term in government but loses Legislative Council.
Mar 23
'You lied': Gerard Rennick and Malcolm Roberts clash over hate crimes bill
"We did not support the bill, what you said was a lie".
Mar 12
Legalise Cannabis candidate QUITS party to run in Senate for 'SA Matters'
EXCLUSIVE: Dianah Walter has established the unregistered unendorsed group for the federal election.
Mar 10
Common(wealth) Knowledge #113: High Court forces creation of Trumpet of Patriots
The Trumpet of Patriots party has been created after the High Court blocks the reregistration of the UAP.
Mar 2
6 News to broadcast live Senate debates
In a first for 6 News, debates will be streamed featuring key minor party candidates.
Feb 18
Common(wealth) Knowledge #112: The Middle East and judicial impartiality
Avoiding political bias in judicial decision-making.
Jan 19
Common(wealth) Knowledge #111: TikTok v. Garland - America's Social Media Ban?
TikTok is under fire as Australia and the United States governments crack down on privacy concerns.
Jan 18
Paying the Price: Damning claims crippling Australian aviation
After years of discourse that has damaged the Qantas brand, uncovered videos are set to shine a light on the culture at one of Qantas'...
Jan 11
Common(wealth) Knowledge #110: Predictions for 2025
A look at political and legal issues in 2025 in the new year.
Dec 29, 2024
Diet Federalism: Territory Senators - The Sequel
The High Court offers some clarity on whether it can 'unelect' Senators.
Dec 23, 2024
Common(wealth) Knowledge #109: Cases We Missed - 2024 Edition
It's the end of 2024, which means it's time for another ‘High Court cases we missed’ edition of Common(wealth) Knowledge.
Dec 21, 2024
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