The new prime minister is seeking support for an Aboriginal Voice to Parliament, even enlisting the backing of Shaquille O’Neal. Here’s what it would entail, and why it faces an uncertain path.
Tag: Labor Party (Australia)
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Australia’s Baby Steps Toward Severing Ties With the Queen
The new Labor government has established a ministerial position to begin the process of making the country a republic. But the idea is far from the top of its agenda.
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Will Australia’s Election Be a Reckoning for Morrison on Climate?
The election spotlights the risks faced by climate-skeptic politicians.
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How a Group of Female Independents Aims to Revive Australian Democracy
A community-driven movement has recruited around 25 candidates, most of them successful women preaching pragmatic reform. They could shape the balance of power after Saturday’s election.