In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...

Peter Dutton is seeking to defy almost 100 years of political history by defeating Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...

The moves come after the prime minister sparked a new round of speculation about the election date by making an offhand ...

The two major political parties are determined to dismantle a three-seat inner Brisbane stronghold the Greens sensationally ...

A former police officer and tourism operator will take on Father of the House Bob Katter in the looming federal election, ...

If politics is show business for ugly people, Canberra proved more community theatre than Hollywood this week as the election looms.

Once called a "thug" by a former PM and leader of his own party, Peter Dutton is now the frontrunner to become the next ...

The federal government has splashed more than $600 million on community infrastructure projects in the three battleground ...

Earlier this year, Ms Mettam became a grandmother when her eldest daughter, Bianca, gave birth to a girl, Remi. Bianca, 25, ...

When Peter Dutton claimed the mantle of underdog last week, he spoke about history being against him. Australia has not had a ...

Reforms to political donations laws will make it harder for campaign groups to bankroll candidates, but whether the changes ...

During a fiery final question time of the sitting fortnight – and possibly before the election – Mr Albanese defended his ...