Australia's rule for the disposal of former party leaders needs debate and possibly revision. But Bill Shorten is not the ideal person to make that case.
Author: Charles Richardson
Europe and the right, again
Results from the European parliament elections show that Europe's far-right problem is more specifically an Italian problem.
On holiday
A quick rundown on topics that might get a more cursory than usual treatment while I'm traveling.
One big election: India
India is waiting on election results following the world's biggest exercise in democracy. Prime minister Narendra Modi is expected to be returned with a reduced majority.
Australia’s voting system gets it right – or does it?
In a sense, Australia's electoral system got the right result at the weekend. But it's important to understand how it shapes the nature of our politics.
A scandal in Austria
Australia's far right may be triumphant, but Europe's has just had a setback, with Austria going to an early election as a result.
Australia turns Trumpist
Scott Morrison's government scores a surprise victory in Australia.
Editorial
Bill Shorten and the Labor Party deserve support in tomorrow's Australian election.
Election preview: Australia
After six years of Coalition government and three prime ministers, Labor is favored to return to power in tomorrow's Australian election.
Bad news for government in the pre-polls
The rate of increase in pre-poll voting, while still impressive, is slowing down. But it's going to be enough to create headaches on election night.
The World is Not Enough 