1 week before Assange’s extradition trial, the House of Reps voted to free him and return him home.

Legislation before the Senate to formally abolish all legislative references to COAG.

January 27th marked the anniversary of King Charles I’s execution. But was the UK’s first and only republican government even lawful?

International outrage demonstrates the effect that the death penalty can have on foreign relations.

With the failure of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, other Australian governments are working out where to go next.

As the Israel genocide case continues, it is important to consider the differences between the definitions of genocide.

Australia’ less violent and more successful secession movement.

Some of the most topical legal issues going into 2024.

Wrapping up the year that was in law and government coverage on 6 News.

Climate change protesters claim another win against government protest crackdowns.

Senator Linda Reynolds’ case against the ACT DPP decreases governmental immunity.

Labor has lost support following the Voice referendum defeat.

How racial discrimination laws protect Jews and Palestinians in Australia.

A second High Court migration case in as many weeks sends the government back to the drawing board.

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

Final High Court judgments involving Chief Justice Susan Kiefel have been handed down.

Debate over creating an Indigenous body to make representations to the government has led some to consider international treaties instead.

The High Court paves the way for a federal fuel excise for electric vehicles.

The double majority required for a referendum means the Yes campaign faces an uphill battle.

The NSW One Nation leader has submitted several defences in defamation proceedings initiated against him by Greenwich.