The threat of far-right rises
A concerning trend in Europe sees far-right parties more influential. What is the role of the media in this, and can it threaten democracies from…
What’s next for Brazil — and democracy?
Two weeks after the election in Brazil, the foundations of South America’s biggest democracy are still shaking by the political division between the two candidates.
Lunch with an electoral lawyer: making every vote count
“What happened this election is a reminder of the different levels at which change can be achieved”: Kiera Peacock on her busy year.
The Guardian of the Constitution: Safeguarding Representative and Responsible Government
The election has been called for 21 May. But suppose it wasn’t. We consider a hypothetical situation where a Prime Minister sought to unconstitutionally govern…
A day in the life of… John Schmidt
In August last year, John Schmidt, the first lawyer in a family that has farmed in northern NSW since the 1860s, was appointed NSW Electoral…