Peter Dutton

Labor’s strong victory doesn't just reflect the voters’ judgement that the Coalition was not ready to govern; it was worse than that.

Trump’s return to power in the United States was always going to have some impact on the Australian federal election. Will it prove decisive?

Australia’s fragile bipartisan consensus on China is beginning to fray, but the differences are largely in tone and rhetoric, not substance.

Even as pre-polling started and the third debate was held, both Albanese and Dutton cut back on their campaigning in the wake of the death of Pope Francis.

The benefits of co-hosting the annual climate negotiations by far outweigh the costs, both economically and strategically.

Incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has the weight of history on his side. But modern day politics is volatile, and the voters are cranky.

Labor's messaging on economic management doesn't resonate with voters more concerned about their hip pocket. There are already signs it's trying to change tune.

With an eye toward winning Chinese Australian votes, Peter Dutton is simultaneously attempting a softening on some fronts – while retaining the “hard man” image on others.

Using national security to win over voters is not an uncommon strategy, but Scott Morrison is banging the national security drum more furiously than ever as he slumps in the polls. 

The two nations could soon hold joint military exercises on Australian soil for the first time.

The re-elected Liberal government in Australia will continue to secure the border, but at what cost?

Australia’s revolving door of prime ministers is a symptom of a weakening political system.