Common(wealth) Knowledge #41: Calls for an Australian Human Rights Act renewed
What could this act look like?
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Common(wealth) Knowledge #39: Overriding the Human Rights Act and supremacy of Parliament
A look at human rights protections in Australia and the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty.
North Korea displays record number of nuclear missiles during nighttime military parade
It's raised questions about the development of new weapons in the country.
Musical chairs in parliament: Does Lidia Thorpe's senate seat belong to her or The Greens?
The now-independent will be in the senate until her term expires in 2028.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #34: Why Edmund Barton shouldn't be forgettable
We take a look at why Edmund Barton was one of Australia’s most important Prime Ministers.
FDA approves over-the-counter sale of abortion pills in the US
It means the pills can be sold by certified pharmacies without a prescription being needed.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #32: A House divided
Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker after 15 different ballots.
This is the result of all 15 votes for US House Speaker
More than a dozen votes were needed for Kevin McCarthy to be elected.
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict explained
A look at what's currently happening in Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Journalist who wore rainbow shirt at Qatar World Cup dies, brother says he believes he was killed
Eric Wahl has said Grant Wahl told him he received death threats.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #27: Are political parties unconstitutional?
Fact-checking a claim that political parties are illegal under Australia's constitution.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #22: Brazil and the democratic transition of power
How different democracies handle a change in government after an election.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #16: What are Constitutional Conventions?
This week's article was chosen by our followers on Twitter.
Senior NSW bureaucrat Amy Brown stands aside amid John Barilaro saga
It follows a review ordered by the Premier's office.
Herald Sun story about schoolgirl identifying as a cat goes viral but lacks evidence
It's not the first time such a story has gone viral online.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #7: The difficulty of picking a foreign affairs minister
Penny Wong currently serves as Australia's foreign minister.
ANALYSIS: Why Taiwan? Civil War, Cold War and Democracy
All eyes are on China to see how they'll react amid Nancy Pelosi's visit.
South Carolina bill to ban websites providing abortion advice
It comes just over 1 month since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #2: Austro-Pacific Relations and the Constitution
The PM this week meet with leaders of other nations at the Pacific Islands Forum.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #1: What is Constitution Day?
A look at the key day in Australian history that plenty of people don't know about.
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