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Victorian Greens seek to amend constitution to prevent thermal coal mining
The hurdles for amending a state constitution make a Greens bill, introduced in May, unlikely to pass.
Jul 23, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #61: Social Security and Equality
New court discussion on the right to social security in Australia.
Jul 23, 2023


Heston Russell disbands his Australian Values Party
As his case against the ABC heads to trial, Heston Russell has disbanded his political party.
Jul 17, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #60: Is the pension age racist?
Aboriginal man Dennis Fisher unsuccessfully challenged the pension age by relying on his shorter life expectancy.
Jul 16, 2023


Movie could be made about 'preference whisperer' Glenn Druery
Druery was most recently involved in preference deals at the 2022 Victorian state election.
Jul 11, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #59: Daryl Maguire and the differences between ICAC and court
Much of ICAC’s investigation into Daryl Maguire may not be admissible in his criminal trial.
Jul 8, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #57: Proposed NSW anti-protest legislation challenges constitutional rights
The NSW Premier says protesters may be banned from streaming protests.
Jun 24, 2023


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.
Jun 23, 2023


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.
Jun 21, 2023


'Lots' of Liberals worried the party will lose Victorian state by-election
Voters will head to the polls in Warrandyte later this year after the resignation of incumbent Ryan Smith.
Jun 18, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #56: Queensland youth justice system examined by High Court
High Court upholds Queensland legislation that treats adult and child guilty verdicts differently.
Jun 17, 2023


EXPLAINED: Anti-Nazi legislation and 'reasonable' racial vilification
Parliament intends to create an objective standard to determine whether a person is a victim of vilification by Nazis or the Islamic State.
Jun 15, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #55: Report into Esther Foundation finds $4 million grant 'likely unlawful'
A $4 million grant given to a rehab facility by the Commonwealth government in 2019 likely lacked legal authority.
Jun 10, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #54: BRS and Putin - A flawed international war crimes system
War crime allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith and Vladimir Putin reveal the weaknesses in international law.
Jun 4, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #53: Court finds 'broken' system responsible for FOI request delays
Federal Court ruling backs review into the Australian Information Commission.
May 27, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #52: Federalism and the Healthcare Crisis
How much can the Commonwealth government help the healthcare crisis?
May 20, 2023


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.
May 13, 2023


Moira Deeming expelled by Victorian Liberal MPs amid potential for defamation lawsuit
Deeming has sat as an Independent Liberal since last month.
May 12, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #63: Ban on religious knives in Queensland schools overturned
A Queensland law introduced to prevent knife crime has been found to discriminate against Sikhs.
May 8, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #49: Practical independence - The ANZUS Pact
AUKUS isn’t the first security alliance Australia has signed with the United States.
Apr 29, 2023
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