Australia's democratic system is unlike any other on Earth. As a nation, we sort of vaguely understand this, and take a generalised pride in the triennial democracy sausage, and the beige, competent ...

Democracies worldwide are suffering from legitimacy problems. This is reflected in low levels of public trust in key political institutions, the polarisation of politics, and the erosion of public ...

McKinnon has launched the McKinnon Index, the first national tool to track the quality of our democracy and the effectiveness ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as ...

"The ocean is right there. So a lot of people come up from especially down in Bondi. They come out of the water and come vote. Me, honestly, I could have worn my clothes, but I actually enjoy it. I ...

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A humble barbequed sausage on a slice of bread sold at polling booths around Australia was picked Wednesday as the country’s official word of the year — “democracy sausage.” ...

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui, a high-profile participant of the city's 2019 pro-democracy protests, has been granted asylum in Australia - Copyright AFP Anthony ...

Australia has granted asylum to Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui, he said in a social media post, a move likely to raise tensions with China. Mr Hui, a former Hong Kong parliamentarian, fled ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as ...

Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum in Australia, he said in a social media post, calling on Canberra to do more for those who ...