Bill Shorten
Could the Greens Push Labor to End Offshore Detention?
If Labor wants to win the election they might have to form a coalition with the Greens—but the minor party says no deal unless the ALP changes its hardline policy on refugees.
Shorten and Turnbull Finally Weigh in on the Big Issue: President Donald Trump
Australia is probably the first country to make "Freaking the Fuck Out About Trump" an official political position.
Australian Election 2016: Who Won the Week?
We pay tribute to the gaffes, faux pas, and regular everyday folks who make an election bearable. This week: the Courier Mail for their idiotic coverage of Manus Island, and just about anyone who isn't Peter Dutton.
Why Australia Could End Up With Another Hung Parliament
With the polls neck and neck, neither party might have the required 76 seats to form government—which would take us straight into a second election.
It’s (Actually) On: Malcolm Turnbull Calls Australian Election
We'll be heading to the polls on July 2, after the longest election campaign in more than 50 years.
'Class War' or Not, Bill Shorten's Budget Reply Speech Appealed to the Little Guy
Well aware that he's getting thrashed by Turnbull as preferred PM, Shorten had to get people excited. So he appealed to our fear of being screwed.
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.
Religious Backbenchers Freak Out Over LGBTI Support Services, Turnbull Orders a Review
Cory Bernardi predictably wants the government to scrutinise the Safe Schools Coalition, which offers support for LGBTI high school students.
Australian Politics Has a Sexual Harassment Problem
Sexual harassment of women in Australia politics is more common than you realize
Oh God an Article About Bill Shorten, Jesus Why?
Bill Shorten is Australia's least relatable leader but Labor won't ditch him
The VICE Monday Bulletin
A Melbourne hospital is refusing to release children back into offshore detention, Malcolm Turnbull is thrashing Shorten as preferred leader, and Kim Jong-un basically told the US to 'come at me, bro.'
The Australian Border Force Has Abandoned Plans to Check Visas on Melbourne's Streets
"Operational Fortitude" was cancelled hours after it was announced after widespread condemnation on social media and a protest on the street.