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Roe v. Wade was overturned two weeks ago. Here’s what's happened since.

A record number of Indigenous women were elected to parliament this year. Here are some of their stories.

David Pocock never planned on becoming a politician. That's exactly why we need him.

"It hasn't been easy." What we know about our new minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney.

'Everything changed in that 15 minutes.' Everything we know about our new finance minister, Katy Gallagher.

From police officer to Liberal leader: Everything we know about Peter Dutton.

"I’ve been called a quota girl." Everything we know about our new foreign minister, Penny Wong.

Everything we know about Australia's next Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Australia is heading to the polls today. Here's what 60 women want our new government to know.

No fees and more support: Exactly where the major parties stand on childcare.

From anti-vax to 'pro-life': What every single minor party actually stands for.

We asked Josh Frydenberg, Tanya Plibersek and Adam Bandt the same 5 questions. Here's what they told us.

From mental health to reproductive rights: Exactly where the major parties stand on healthcare.

The teal appeal: The rise of independents, and the pros and cons of voting for them.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart still hasn't been enacted. Here's where the major parties stand on it.

"We're halfway through the election campaign and all I can think about is Scott Morrison's curry."

Tax cuts, childcare and Medicare: Here's where the major parties stand on cost-of-living.

"Words can do untold damage." I'm trans. This is how it feels to be this election’s political football.

4 key takeaways to get you across the leaders' first debate of the election.

One woman a week is killed by violence. Here's where the major parties stand on the issue.

"You're a disgrace." 6 of the biggest moments from the first week of the election trail.

Climate change is the top issue deciding women’s vote. Here’s where each party stands on it.

We surveyed 5000 Mamamia readers. Here's what they told us about how they're voting on May 21.

Scott Morrison, Michael Towke and those alleged racist comments, explained.

While farewelling his wife, Kimberley Kitching's husband addressed claims she was bullied at work.

Babies, beers and bonkers behaviour: All the signs it’s an election year.

Scott Morrison's comments about Anthony Albanese's weight is what women have been copping for years.

Mary Rose Madigan

Madeleine West: 'After experiencing the worst floods of my lifetime, I'm making the ultimate restart.'

Australian Politics

A record number of Indigenous women were elected to parliament this year. Here are some of their stories.

Dog pats, policy and vinyl records: the vibe shift with Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern.

This is what diversity looks like.

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Women's election roar was an insistence to be heard. Don't stop listening now.

Holly Wainwright

PM Anthony Albanese and everything you need to know about the new government of Australia.

Everything we know about Australia's next Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Chelsea McLaughlin

The Biloela family celebrates election result, and all the election news in one place.

From anti-vax to 'pro-life': What every single minor party actually stands for.

The teal appeal: The rise of independents, and the pros and cons of voting for them.

"Words can do untold damage." I'm trans. This is how it feels to be this election’s political football.

4 key takeaways to get you across the leaders' first debate of the election.

'I work in news, but as I prepare to vote on Saturday I’ve never felt less inspired.'

The swastika is still used as a weapon. Just ask any Jewish politician.

'Mean girls' and Australian politics: What the story leaves out.

Babies, beers and bonkers behaviour: All the signs it’s an election year.

The reality for women in politics in Australia.

Mehdi and Adnan sought refuge in Australia as teens. After 9 years in detention they've finally been set free.

"Time to pass the baton." Leigh Sales announces she's leaving ABC's 7.30.

'Scores of Australian artists and event organisers have lost money this week. But not Hillsong.'

Hours after the Jenkins report was handed down, Jacqui Lambie was 'growled at' in the Senate.

Donald Trump started waving around a very "secret agreement". We could... see it.

Jessie Stephens

"That's the truth." Why Australia's gun laws matter to the NRA.

Chelsea McLaughlin

The letter between George HW Bush and Bill Clinton that speaks volumes about politics today.

Donald Trump spent months attacking Hillary Clinton's email use. But he's defended Ivanka.

Jessica Staveley

"No better than school children." Julie Bishop on the bullying culture of Australian politics.

How the leadership spill made this mum of two $30,000.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Julie Bishop has resigned as Foreign Minister and will retire from Parliament.

The leaked WhatsApp thread that betrayed Julie Bishop.

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