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There’s a new push to teach Australian students about civics. Here are 6 ways to do it well

Every three years since 2004, a national sample of Year 6 and Year 10 students are assessed on their civics knowledge, skills and attitudes through a national test.

Do parties win elections because of their leaders, or in spite of them?

Opinion polls in Australia have been conducted since the 1940s, but it was not until the 1980s that they began to regularly ask questions about leader satisfaction and voting intention.

The fall of Arvind Kejriwal and the collapse of AAP’s socialist dream

The fact that both Kejriwal and Sisodia failed to win their seats signifies the collapse of the so-called "Kejriwal model" and the diminishing appeal of AAP’s socialist agenda.

“We’re building Australia’s future”: Albanese sets 2025 agenda with cost-of-living support

"Inflation is going down. Wages are going up. Unemployment is low. After a tough few years, we’ve started 2025 with new reasons to be optimistic.”

Political donations data show who’s funding whom in Australia – but they are coming out far too late

The Coalition raised $74 million in 2023–24, with Labor not far behind on $68 million. The Greens were a distant third, with $17 million.

Albanese’s free TAFE and $10,000 apprenticeship boost to build Australia’s future

The incentive, paid over the course of their apprenticeship, is designed to bolster the workforce and help address the country’s housing needs.

How can Vanuatu’s new parliament rebuild public trust?

Local constituency expectations of a Member of Parliament (MP) are high.

“It’s time to act”: Dutton vows action on crime as Coalition backs NT government’s plan

“People should feel safe going home at night and opening their businesses in the morning without fear of damage or theft.”

Where is Mendi?

Many people, particularly if they are interested in elections, or paid attention at geography classes, will answer that Mendi is situated in the electorate of Mendi-Munihu Open. 

Coalition has lead in most polls as Dutton gains five-point preferred PM lead in Resolve

Peter Dutton held a 39–34 lead over Anthony Albanese as preferred PM, after they were tied at 35% each in December.

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Khalistan referendum vote not enough excuse for asylum, migration tribunal says Sikh man can safely relocate in India

The tribunal said there was no evidence that Indian authorities were aware of his activities or had shown any interest in him.

Indian-origin truck drivers among 21 charged after 1.7-tonne international drug bust

The 18-month investigation, known as Project Bay, uncovered an alleged cross-border trafficking operation that used commercial trucking routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and opium between the United States and Canada.

In defence of Australia’s ‘monoculture’ that allows for its thriving multiculturalism

I don't agree with everything Senator Pauline Hanson says. But when she argues that migrants to Australia must align with Australian values, she is...
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