Australia
Explore our coverage of Australia’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
International
Australia prepares for a lonelier, harsher world
The country has long relied on America for security and China for its prosperity. Those two pillars are wobbling
Asia
The Quad finally gets serious on security
The Indo-Pacific coalition signals a tougher approach to China
Asia
An angry culture war surrounds Australia Day
Conservatives claim that wokeness is destroying the national holiday
Science & technology
Genetic engineering could help rid Australia of toxic cane toads
It is better than freezing them to death
Asia
AUKUS enters its fifth year. How is the pact faring?
It has weathered two big political changes. What about Donald Trump’s return?
Asia
Australia wants to lead the big tech crackdown
It is more likely to be an example of how not to go about banning social media
Asia in 2025
Australia is probably headed for a minority government in 2025
A general election will pit two unpopular leaders against each other
Asia
South Australia tries to ban political donations
The state’s government wants to take money out of politics
Asia
Australia is trying to ruck China in Papua New Guinea
Funding for a rugby team might be one way to do so
Graphic detail
What makes Australia so liveable?
The country has some of the highest-ranked cities in EIU’s liveability index