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Common(wealth) Knowledge #76: High Court farewells its first female Chief Justice
Final High Court judgments involving Chief Justice Susan Kiefel have been handed down.
Nov 4, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #75: Can international law provide a solution to the Voice?
Debate over creating an Indigenous body to make representations to the government has led some to consider international treaties instead.
Oct 29, 2023


We looked at the elections in over 120 Western Australian councils - here's what we found
Voters in WA headed to the polls for periodic elections last Saturday.
Oct 27, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #74: High Court overturns Victorian tax on electric vehicles
The High Court paves the way for a federal fuel excise for electric vehicles.
Oct 22, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #73: Australia's referendum system makes change hard
The double majority required for a referendum means the Yes campaign faces an uphill battle.
Oct 14, 2023


EXPLAINED: New Zealand elections and Māori seats
Comparisons drawn to the proposed Voice to Parliament as both campaigns draw to a close.
Oct 13, 2023


The Uluru Statement and Treaty of Waitangi: Foreign influences on the Voice
The relationship between New Zealand and its Māori people could inspire how the Indigenous Voice to Parliament operates.
Oct 10, 2023


Mark Latham argues that 'homophobic' comments improved public opinion of Alex Greenwich
The NSW One Nation leader has submitted several defences in defamation proceedings initiated against him by Greenwich.
Oct 8, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #72: The Voice, Treaties and the assumption of Sovereignty
Without the involvement of international law, the question of Australian sovereignty cannot be challenged.
Oct 7, 2023


Here's the facts about multiple voting - it is negligible in Australia
An AEC tweet has sparked discussion about people voting multiple times in the Voice referendum.
Oct 3, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #71: Queensland and federal governments to overhaul privacy legislation
The Queensland and Commonwealth governments are set to introduce changes to privacy laws with wildly different consequences.
Sep 30, 2023


Greens First Nations Network calls on party members to vote No or abstain in Voice referendum
EXCLUSIVE: Group says the Voice cannot accurately represent all Indigenous Australians.
Sep 29, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #69: The 'race power' redefined
Why Australian legislation can be used to benefit a particular race.
Sep 27, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #70: Native title and Indigenous land rights
Long and expensive delays in native title determinations have led states to develop alternative schemes.
Sep 24, 2023


Explained: What are Aboriginal Corporations?
Ongoing discussion ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum.
Sep 22, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #69: The 'race power' redefined
Why Australian legislation can be used to affect a particular race.
Sep 17, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #68: Report finds Liberal government breached 'duty of care' to immigrants
Pressure mounts for the Albanese government to reverse over a decade of strict immigration laws.
Sep 9, 2023


New ICAC powers introduced as NSW transport minister remains under pressure
It’s recently been revealed that NSW Transport Secretary Josh Murray made donations to Transport Minister Jo Haylen last September.
Aug 29, 2023


Father of alleged George Pell victim of given green light to sue Catholic Church
The Victorian Court of Appeal has allowed a lawsuit against the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne to proceed.
Aug 28, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #66: Another year, another High Court appointment
Justice Beech-Jones will be the 4th judge appointed in as many years.
Aug 27, 2023


Commonwealth Knowledge #65: RSPCA advised lawsuit over greyhounds being kicked and beaten 'unlikely'
Although the RSPCA has been given advice that a criminal case would be unlikely to succeed, this is not certain.
Aug 19, 2023


Two 'freedom parties' merge as they look to get elected for first time
Neither party has ever had an elected representative.
Aug 17, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #64(20): Greens cannabis bill to rely on intellectual property law
The Greens have introduced a bill to legalise cannabis in the second week of federal parliament's sitting this financial year.
Aug 12, 2023


Is it Pesuttover? Liberals worried about Warrandyte by-election despite holding seat for 35 years
The state by-election in Victoria is being held on August 26.
Aug 11, 2023
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