Common(wealth) Knowledge

Common(wealth) Knowledge #77: World War I and Australian independence

The Treaty of Versailles was Australia's first independent venture in foreign affairs.

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.

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.

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.

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.