Politics NSW Berejiklian inquiry: Berejiklian corruption probe sent clear message to politicians, ICAC chief says Introduction The recent investigation into former Premier Gladys Berejiklian by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has been praised by the chief commissioner, John Hatzistergos, for sending a clear message to politicians about the use of power. In the commission’s […]
Pro-Palestinian Rally in Sydney Calls for Australia to Drop Support for Israel A pro-Palestinian rally took place outside the Sydney Opera House on Monday night, with hundreds of Australians marching in solidarity with Palestinians. The rally was organized by the Palestine Action Group Sydney and called for Australia to cut ties with Israel. The attendees […]
The Voice Referendum and the Future of Australian Electoral Reform Introduction In the final stages of the Voice Referendum, the debate over political advertising and the influence of big money in Australian politics has come to the forefront. Billionaire Clive Palmer’s massive spending on political ads has raised concerns about the role of money in […]
The Political Outlook in Slovakia: Implications of a Fico Government The recent victory of Social Democracy’s (SMER-SD) in Slovakia’s parliamentary elections has sparked discussion about the political outlook in the country. With the SMER-SD leader Robert Fico poised to become the next Prime Minister, there are concerns about the potential consequences of a Fico-led government. […]
Referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament Australians will soon have the opportunity to cast their vote in the upcoming referendum on whether an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament should be introduced. Early voting for the referendum has already begun in several states, with the rest of the country set to follow in […]
Jacinta Allan must avoid the Joan Kirner mistakes The Importance of Learning from History In the realm of politics, it is crucial for leaders to learn from the mistakes of the past in order to avoid repeating them in the future. This is especially true for the case of Jacinta Allan, a prominent figure in […]
Daniel Andrews Announces Resignation as Premier of Victoria After nearly nine years in office, Daniel Andrews has announced his resignation as the Victorian premier. The surprise announcement was made at a snap press conference held outside parliament on Tuesday. Andrews, who was first elected in 2010, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as […]
Senator Bob Menendez, his ‘consultant’ wife and kilos of gold: The Egyptian bribery claim that’s hit US congress The Allegations According to recently unsealed court documents, US Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine are facing allegations of accepting cash, gold, and other bribes in exchange for providing sensitive information to benefit the Egyptian government. […]
Former Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Steps Away from Politics Goldman Sachs Appointment and Family Prioritization Former Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced that he will not be seeking re-election in the next federal election. Instead, he will be taking up the position of Chairman of Goldman Sachs in Australia and New Zealand. Frydenberg’s decision to […]
Anthony Albanese confirms Indigenous voice to parliament referendum date Announcement kicks off 45-day campaign In a rousing speech delivered in Adelaide, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese confirmed that the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament will be held on 14th October, marking Australia’s first referendum since 1999. The announcement, made during a yes campaign rally, […]