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.
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.
