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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.
Apr 23, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Common(wealth) Knowledge #116: High Court, Green Cards and Due Process
Lessons for the US government on due process from Australia.
Apr 6, 2025
'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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
6 News to broadcast live Senate debates
In a first for 6 News, debates will be streamed featuring key minor party candidates.
Feb 18, 2025
Common(wealth) Knowledge #112: The Middle East and judicial impartiality
Avoiding political bias in judicial decision-making.
Jan 19, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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 28, 2024
Common(wealth) Knowledge #108: Pauline Hanson and free speech in Australia
The shift away from freedom of speech will be problematic for Pauline Hanson in her discrimination case.
Dec 1, 2024
6 News statement on social media ban
A statement from 6 News founder Leo Puglisi. As Australia’s only national streaming news channel run almost entirely by teenagers in high...
Nov 29, 2024
Diet Federalism: First Territory Senators' Case - The right to representation
The NT and ACT won representation in the Senate before being given self-government.
Oct 18, 2024
Diet Federalism: Papua New Guinea - Mandate or Assimilate?
Sometimes, a territory isn’t actually a territory.
Oct 16, 2024
Common(wealth) Knowledge #106: UK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retains control over military base
UK secures military base in Indian Ocean for 99 years amidst sovereignty negotiations.
Oct 14, 2024
FACT-CHECK: No, the Greens haven't done a 'preference deal' with the Liberal Nationals
False claims around preferences emerge often as elections approach.
Sep 20, 2024
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