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FitzSimons says a new generation is stepping up to lead republic campaign. This blog is now closed

Ten years on from the misogyny speech, Katharine Murphy reflects on how it was framed at the time – and what has been gained since

New details are emerging about the role played by advisers in Scott Morrison's office and the public service when the former PM moved to bypass cabinet

Republicanism is not just about who wears the crown. It is about where power is vested – and critically how it is vested

Australia's dependence on the British monarchy has waned over time, but its connection to Queen Elizabeth II held firm.

Broadcasters launched well-rehearsed plans – including pre-planned outfits – when news broke in the early morning

Many Australians never lost their affection for Queen Elizabeth II. But now she has died we are faced with the riddle of our constitutional future

Labor’s climate bill has passed both houses of parliament with support from the Greens and key crossbench senators

When the Liberal Party’s most senior right-wing figure, Peter Dutton, forced a leadership spill in 2018, ending Malcolm Turnbull’s premiership, even some moderates in the party room preferred him over the hyper-ambitious Scott Morrison. Yet it was to the latter they reluctantly turned, judging him less frightening to voters.