Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to press gallery colleagues Michelle Grattan and Melissa Clarke about their report card on the year so far, and the political contests to come

An insightful analysis of why grievance politics and divisive populism fail to gain long-term, mainstream traction within Australia's electorate.

Liberal frontbencher Julian Leeser has a lot on his plate. As shadow education minister, he’s managing the opposition’s response to the government’s overhaul of universities, a vital sector he says is facing “a loss of confidence”.

Political reporter Josh Butler and the executive director of Essential Media, Peter Lewis, discuss the first Guardian Essential poll following Pauline Hanson’s provocative speech at the National Press

Two high-profile Teal MPs have launched a new political party, ending months of speculation.

The election of Donald Trump to serve another term as president of the United States is sending most countries scrambling to understand the implications for their foreign policies. With Australia’s security ties are heavily bound to the U.S., Trump’s ...

If you are reading this article, then you are likely to be part of a minority of Australians who are highly interested in politics and political news. The Digital News Report: Australia 2024 tells us that around one third of Australians are very interested ...

Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.”

Australians are clearly seeking something more complex from their political system. Something reflective of a society with array of interests and ideas. With the Australian federal election a week away, for those interested in the democratic shifts that ...