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As flag-bearing Australians marched through cities across the country chanting against mass immigration, some saw it as a sign the far-right movement was gaining traction. But aspiring far-right ...

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Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding win for the Labor Party. However, just looking at the seat count disguises some important trends that are taking place in Australian politics.

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When political parties consider potential Indigenous candidates, they often worry about voter backlash. It’s a concern rooted in Australia’s troubling history of racism and the ongoing discrimination ...