Download IPFS Former Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett asserts that a minority government can function effectively if political leaders remain level-headed, drawing on his experience with the 2010 Labor-Greens agreement. This article examines Bartlett’s insights, the challenges of Tasmania’s hung parliament following the 19 July 2025 election, and the risks of[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has branded former Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader Mark Latham’s views “repulsive,” while revealing details of his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This article explores Albanese’s sharp rebuke of Latham, the decision to retain his portrait in Parliament House, and the diplomatic[Read More…]

Download IPFS On 21 July 2025, twenty-five nations, including Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and France, issued a joint call for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, criticising Israel’s aid delivery model and urging a ceasefire. This article examines the coalition’s stance, Israel’s response, and the broader implications[Read More…]

Download IPFS As Australia’s 48th Parliament meets on 22 July 2025, the Liberal Party of Australia (LP) is under increased scrutiny following its recent election defeat. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and senior Liberals face pressure to prioritise parliamentary duties while the Australian Labor Party (ALP) begins introducing key legislative reforms,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has opted to keep the portrait of former leader Mark Latham in its Parliament House caucus room, but with a significant addition—a note condemning his actions. This article examines the decision, driven by controversy over Latham’s behavior, and its implications for the ALP’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS Despite the Tasmanian Labor Party’s worst-ever election result in 2025, with a primary vote of just 26%, it remains in contention to form a minority government by negotiating with a progressive crossbench. This article explores how Labor, led by Dean Winter, could leverage Tasmania’s hung parliament to secure[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Liberal-National Coalition’s primary vote has crashed to a 40-year low of 29% in the first Newspoll since the May 2025 election, signaling deep voter discontent following their crushing defeat. With new leader Sussan Ley at the helm, the Coalition faces a daunting rebuild amid internal rifts and[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Liberal Party, led by Sussan Ley, has plummeted to a near-record low in the first Newspoll since the May 2025 federal election, highlighting the steep challenge of rebuilding after a crushing defeat. With only 42 seats in the House of Representatives, the Coalition struggles to regain voter[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared the 2020s a make-or-break decade for Australia’s prosperity and security, emphasizing the need to seize global opportunities. Speaking after his election victory, he highlighted economic, environmental, and defence challenges that demand urgent action. This article examines his vision, the stakes involved, and[Read More…]

Download IPFS While trade, tariffs, and Taiwan grabbed headlines during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s China visit, green iron emerged as a critical focus in his discussions with President Xi Jinping. This push for decarbonised steel production signals Australia’s bid to secure its $120 billion iron ore export market amid China’s[Read More…]