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Remembering Bob Hawke, Whose Reforms Transformed Australia
By Kiran Mohandas Menon
The late Bob Hawke arguably did more to usher Australia into the modern era than any other post-war leader.
Australian Prime Minister Predicts Close Election Result
By Rod McGuirk
The odds are in favor of the opposition, but incumbent Scott Morrison remains hopeful.
The Evolving Australia-Indonesia Relationship Amid Election Season
By Grant Wyeth
With Jokowi likely scoring another term in Indonesia, the bilateral relationship’s direction balances on Australia’s pending polls.
Australia’s Israel Embassy Decision and the Convergence of Conservative Identity
By Grant Wyeth
Australia’s foreign policy may be moving into a phase where it is no longer mostly above partisan politics.
Liberal Bloodbath Repels Australian Voters
By Anthony Fensom
The ruling party is already paying the price for its party room coup this summer.
Australian Government's Balancing Act Gets a Little Bit Harder
By Anthony Fensom
The loss in the Wentworth by-election cost the Morrison government its lower house majority.
What Happened to Australia’s Liberal Party?
By Grant Wyeth
The party’s internal meltdown is rooted in the tensions inherent to its liberal and conservative roots.
The Fall Out From Australia's Leadership Shake Up
By Anthony Fensom
With polls looming next year, where does the country go from here?
Citizenship Crisis Rocks Australia’s Turnbull Government
By Anthony Fensom
The ouster of lawmakers over dual citizenship is threatening Turnbull's grip on power.
An Australian Republic, If You Can Referendum It
By Grant Wyeth
Will Canberra ditch the British monarchy? The Labor party wants to put it to a vote.
Australia's New Budget Hopes for a Continued Lucky Streak
By Anthony Fensom
The Coalition government's latest budget depends on some overly optimistic economic forecasts to cut the deficit.
A Failed Faustian Pact: Western Australia’s Liberal Party Slips in Elections
By Grant Wyeth
The WA Liberal Party abandoned its pact with the National Party to make a deal with One Nation. It backfired.
Why Trump Has Rattled the Land Down Under
By Claude Rakisits
The election of Donald Trump gives ammunition to those in Australia who question the U.S. alliance.
How Did Turnbull’s Double Dissolution Gamble Backfire?
By Grant Wyeth
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s attempt to clear Parliament's crossbench of small parties and independents failed.
Much Ado About Malcolm
By Grant Wyeth
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is far from the transformational figure he hoped to be.
Is Australia the Key to US Containment of China?
By Robert O. Freedman
Domestic factors may lead Australia to take a more active role in challenging Chinese assertiveness.
Will Julia Gillard Resign?
A leading newspaper thinks she should, and it appears the last hope for her party. We have a week to find out.
Australia's Place in the "Asian Century"
Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s government has developed a bold plan for embracing the “Asian Century.” Can words be turned into deeds?
Gillard Looks Ahead with Reshuffle
Fresh from fending off a leadership challenge, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reshuffled her cabinet. Is it enough to lift Labor’s sagging fortunes?
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