Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the home affairs minister about why the government is making immigration reforms – and why new migrants aren’t to blame for the housing crisis ...

The prevalence of nationalism, authoritarianism, and populism explains the rise of far-right politics in Australia.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the government’s long-awaited migration policy yesterday. It’s been a week dominated by the topic, with One Nation unveiling its policy on Monday, too. The ...

When Australians cast their vote at a federal election, what exactly are they choosing? A person to represent their local ...

The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains. Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding win ...

It says something not too flattering about Australian politics that respected academic Paul Strangio’s new book The Alchemy of Leadership only discusses 21st century prime ministers, but still needs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Bloomberg) -- Australia will cap donations from individuals and enforce greater transparency on contributions as part of a push ...

Australia, once renowned for its long run of strong economic growth and high living standards, now faces declining household incomes, growing public debt, stagnant productivity and political tensions ...

When political parties consider potential Indigenous candidates, they often worry about voter backlash. It’s a concern rooted in Australia’s troubling history of racism and the ongoing discrimination ...

Expats, politics and culture: our essays illustrate the nature of the country they concern. Read on to find out what makes Australia a harmonious land of contradictions. Expats, politics and culture: ...

Both Chinese Australians and Chinese Americans believe their nation’s relationship with China has negatively impacted their personal lives. They report feeling vulnerable to random racist attacks in ...