Democracy
Defending our democracy: How a cranky uncle, Swedish inspo and ‘pre-bunking’ help out
Our home-grown election system is the envy of the Western world. Will it be enough to inoculate us from AI, fake news and other threats to our way of life?
- by Nick Bryant
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Australia’s a democratic wonderland. A vote of thanks to one rather strange man
Curiouser and curiouser. How did the author of Alice in Wonderland influence Australia’s electoral system?
- by George Brandis
Tears in Thailand as Move Forward Party – and hopes for democracy – cancelled by court
The Constitutional Court dissolved the election-winning political party and banned its leaders, including young figurehead, Pita Limjaroenrat.
- by Zach Hope
He won the election, but was not allowed to govern. Now he might be banned from politics
Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party and its charismatic figurehead won the most seats in last year’s election, but were not allowed to govern.
- by Zach Hope
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Victorian election
Politics is getting increasingly dangerous. Even here in Victoria
Threats to kill the premier and attempts to burn down electoral offices - the violence that infected politics overseas is taking root here in Victoria.
- by Annika Smethurst
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Social media
How do children tell if online news is fake? Here’s a slip, slop, slap-up idea
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to saving our children from the impact of prolonged scrolling on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
- by Bryce Corbett
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World politics
The West, like Biden, is in the wars. But the architects of peace are mobilising
Despite rising global uncertainty and geopolitical anxiety, Western democracies have started building the “sinews of peace” to prevent another colossal war.
- by Peter Hartcher
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UK election
King Charles asks Starmer to form government after Labour election landslide
Rishi Sunak has stood down as leader of the Conservatives after Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party swept to power, all but wiping out the ruling Tories.
- by Rob Harris
A 920-page plan lays out a second Trump presidency. Nadine has read it and is terrified
The most striking part of the blueprint is the consolidation of presidential power.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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CCP influence
Australian judges vow to stay despite mass resignations from Hong Kong’s top court
Former High Court chief justice Robert French has defended the role of Australians serving on Hong Kong’s top court.
- by Lisa Visentin
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US Votes 2024
Why a guilty verdict won’t dethrone King Donald
If the American people elect Donald Trump president for a second term, they will be doing so very deliberately, in full knowledge of the man, his character and his record.
- by Peter Hartcher
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