Rising inequality and declining living standards have posed a threat to democracy in several democracies, but so far not in Australia. However, the increasing inequality of wealth, driven by housing ...

When politicians act like managers rather than representatives, accountability, transparency and scrutiny suffer.

Upon the adoption of the Constitution of the United States in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked by a woman what kind of ...

For evidence that the taxpayer-funded public broadcaster is out of touch and all but devoid of viewpoint diversity, look no further than the ABC’s senior management. The ABC board is appointed by the ...

Upon the adoption of the Constitution of the United States in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked by a woman what kind of government had been created, to which he famously replied, “A republic, madam, ...

Rosie O'Donnell - who moved to Ireland earlier this year - has warned the US is "doomed as a democracy", and says the country is moving towards fascism.

The filmmaker said Trump's deployment of the National Guard into blue cities is “just the beginning” of the end of the country’s democracy.

A Radical Experiment in Democracy across a series of five orations for the 2025 Boyer Lecture series, hosted by its creative director Julia Baird.

Anthony Albanese says he will work with Keir Starmer to ­“defend democracy itself” and has warned of threats to the world’s “capacity for peaceful disagreement”, in a politically charged speech ...

The Nova Scotia government is weakening democracy by packing bills with an unreasonable number of legislative changes, say opposition parties and political scientists.

Former Army director general Retired Brigadier Ian Langford says it is increasingly “apparent” China is uncomfortable with Australia’s approach to democracy.

Anthony Albanese and British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer embraced on stage in Liverpool, northern England, where rumours have been swirling about a leadership challenge to the UK PM.