Barnaby Joyce
The Best Showdowns of the 2016 Australian Election
As much as we like to pretend otherwise, Australia doesn't directly vote for its prime minister. Instead the battle plays out between obscure candidates in dozens of minor electorates throughout the country.
Australia Is Officially Headed to a July 2 Election
A double dissolution election for July 2 looks likely after the Senate rejects a controversial industrial reform bill for the second time.
The Strange Joy of Watching Johnny Depp Apologize for Sneaking Dogs into Australia
Stars, they're just like us: When they bring dogs into Australia without filling out the proper paperwork, they have to appear on camera to apologize to the country and remind everyone of the importance of biosecurity
Australia Thinks Its Citizens Need to Know How Australian Their Food Is
Australia's new $37 million "Country of Origin Labelling" program doesn’t mandate that food producers actually label the country of origin—unless that country is Australia.
Australia Issues Death Threat to Johnny Depp's Dogs
The actor's Yorkshire Terriers Pistol and Boo pose a biosecurity risk to Australia after being "snuck in" on a private jet, says the government. They have 50 hours to get out or face the chop.
The Australian Government Wants to Kill Johnny Depp’s Dogs
The actor's pets could be destroyed after they were brought into the country without being declared to quarantine.