60 Best Australian Politics Blogs and Websites in 2025
Australian Politics Blogs
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1. ABC News
Blog https://www.abc.net.au/news/politics + Follow Blog
Australian politics, policy analysis, explainers, election coverage and more.
Email ****@abc.net.au
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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2. On Line Opinion
Blog https://www.onlineopinion.com.au/ + Follow Blog
On Line Opinion is a not-for-profit e-journal that aims to provide a forum for public social and political debate about current Australian issues.
Email ****@onlineopinion.com.au
Location Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
Twitter 2.1K Domain Authority 59 Get Email Contact
3. Michael West
Blog https://michaelwest.com.au/ + Follow Blog
Michael West Media - always independent. Dedicated to the public interest and investigations into big business and government abuse of power .
Email ****@michaelwest.com.au
Facebook 33.4KTwitter 99.3KInstagram 30.8K Domain Authority 45 Get Email Contact
4. The Spectator Australia
Blog https://www.spectator.com.au/ + Follow Blog
The Spectator Australia is a conservative weekly magazine and online platform offering political commentary, opinion, and cultural analysis. It is the Australian edition of the UK-based Spectator, known for its centre-right to right-wing editorial stance, featuring prominent conservative voices and debates on Australian politics, society, and global affairs.MORE Email ****@spectator.com.au
Location Belmont, Western Australia, Australia
Facebook 39.6KTwitter 17.4K Domain Authority 51 Get Email Contact
5. John Quiggin
Blog https://johnquiggin.com/ + Follow Blog
John Quiggin's blog focuses on Australian economics and politics. He delivers an interesting perspective on current events in Australia. He also hosts a weekly 'sandpit' forum style discussion.MORE Email ****@uq.edu.au
Location Queensland, Australia
Facebook 1.4KTwitter 15.1K Domain Authority 52 Get Email Contact
6. Devpolicy Blog
Blog https://devpolicy.org/ + Follow Blog
Established in September 2010, the Devpolicy Blog provides a platform for the best in aid and development analysis, research, and policy comment, with global coverage and a focus on Australia, the Pacific, and Papua New Guinea.MORE Email ****@massey.ac.nz
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facebook 14.3KTwitter 13.9K Domain Authority 56 Get Email Contact
7. Kangaroo Court of Australia
Blog https://kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/ + Follow Blog
Kangaroo Court of Australia is published by independent journalist Shane Dowling. This website is focused on investigating and reporting political corruption, judicial corruption and associated police corruption.MORE Email ****@outlook.com.au
Location Coolangatta, New South Wales, Australia
Twitter 18K Domain Authority 41 Get Email Contact
8. The Tally Room
Blog https://www.tallyroom.com.au/ + Follow Blog
The Tally Room is an electoral analysis website covering elections in Australia, New Zealand and occasionally other countries, run by. This is a blog by Ben Raue. I have a particular interest in politics, and particularly elections, in Australia and other English-speaking countries.MORE Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Twitter 5K Domain Authority 43 Get Email Contact
9. Pearls and Irritations
Blog https://johnmenadue.com/ + Follow Blog
Read progressive, liberal commentary on issues that impact Australians. Our daily articles focus on politics, public policy and world affairs.
Email ****@johnmenadue.com
Facebook 4.8KTwitter 11.2K Domain Authority 47 Get Email Contact
10. The Poll Bludger
Blog https://www.pollbludger.net/ + Follow Blog
Poll Bludger is a website that focuses on opinion poll analysis and Australian politics. The newspaper Crikey has labeled it 'one of the most heavily trafficked forums for an online discussion of Australian politics'. Read more to explore the analysis and discussion of elections and opinion polls in Australia.MORE Email ****@bigpond.com
Location Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
Twitter 11.1K Domain Authority 47 Get Email Contact
11. Sydney Morning Herald » Politics
Blog https://www.smh.com.au/politics + Follow Blog
The latest Politics breaking news, comment, and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald covering State & Federal politics and politicians.
Email ****@smh.com.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Facebook 1.4MTwitter 923.4KInstagram 378.1K Domain Authority 93 Get Email Contact
12. 9News » Politics
Blog https://www.9news.com.au/politics + Follow Blog
Latest political news from Australia and around the world, covering elections, by-elections, our regular leadership spills, poll results, Question Time debates and daily Australian party politicsMORE Email ****@9news.com.au
Location Willoughby, New South Wales, Australia
Facebook 3.5MTwitter 1.1MInstagram 721.6K Domain Authority 83 Get Email Contact
13. The Sydney Morning Herald
Blog https://www.smh.com.au/politics + Follow Blog
The latest Politics breaking news, comment and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald covering State & Federal politics and politicians
Email ****@smh.com.au
Facebook 1.4MTwitter 923.4KInstagram 378.1K Domain Authority 93 Get Email Contact
14. Independent Australia
Blog https://independentaustralia.net/ + Follow Blog
Independent Australia is a progressive journal, that supports freedom and justice for individuals, and getting to the truth. IA opposes governments of the country beholden to vested interests. Our main editorial focus is on federal politics, democratic government, the environment, human rights, Australian identity, and more.MORE Email ****@independentaustralia.net
Location Australia
Facebook 25.7KTwitter 44.5K Domain Authority 64 Get Email Contact
15. The Australian Financial Review » Politics
Blog https://www.afr.com/politics + Follow Blog
The latest Politics news, events, analysis and opinion from The Australian Financial Review
Email ****@afr.com.au
Facebook 252.3KTwitter 357.4KInstagram 176.2K Domain Authority 88 Get Email Contact
16. Crikey
Blog https://www.crikey.com.au/politics/ + Follow Blog
Crikey is an Australian news and commentary website and newsletter, offering unique perspectives on politics. News and independent commentary on Australian federal, state and local government moves and politics in Crikey's unique style.MORE Email ****@crikey.com.au
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Facebook 88.7KTwitter 197.9KInstagram 56.1K Domain Authority 71 Get Email Contact
17. The Conversation » Australian Politics
Blog https://theconversation.com/global/topics/australian-politics-32 + Follow Blog
Browse Australian politics news, research and analysis from The Conversation
Email ****@theconversation.com
Facebook 5.6KTwitter 8K Domain Authority 92 Get Email Contact
18. Independent Australia » Politics
Blog https://independentaustralia.net/politics/pol.. + Follow Blog
Email ****@independentaustralia.net
Location Queensland, Australia
Facebook 25.7KTwitter 44.5K Domain Authority 64 Get Email Contact
19. The Strategist
Blog https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/posts/ + Follow Blog
The Climate change section on The Strategist gives more on latest news and updates regarding the climate change in Australia. The Strategist is the commentary and analysis site of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Canberra.MORE Email ****@aspi.org.au
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facebook 27.7KTwitter 50.3K Domain Authority 61 Get Email Contact
20. Women's Agenda » Politics
Blog https://womensagenda.com.au/category/politics/ + Follow Blog
News for professional women and female entrepreneurs
Email ****@womensagenda.com.au
Location Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia
Facebook 46KTwitter 37.1KInstagram 74.1K Domain Authority 63 Get Email Contact
21. Canberra CityNews » Politics
Blog https://citynews.com.au/category/politics/ + Follow Blog
All about Canberra
Email ****@citynews.com.au
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facebook 18.7KTwitter 15.8KInstagram 4K Domain Authority 51 Get Email Contact
22. No Fibs Independents Day
Blog https://nofibs.com.au/ + Follow Blog
Citizen Journalism
Email ****@nofibs.com.au
Location Australia
Facebook 2.2KTwitter 7.4K Domain Authority 41 Get Email Contact
23. Overland literary journal » Politics
Blog https://overland.org.au/topics/politics-polit.. + Follow Blog
Progressive culture since 1954
Email ****@overland.org.au
Location Burwood, Victoria, Australia
Facebook 18.9KTwitter 20.3KInstagram 12.2K Domain Authority 58 Get Email Contact
24. New Politics
Blog https://newpolitics.com.au/ + Follow Blog
New Politics publishes independent news and analysis on Australian politics, and produces a specialist weekly podcast.
Email ****@newpolitics.com.au
Location Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Domain Authority 26 Get Email Contact
25. Progress in Political Economy
Blog https://www.ppesydney.net/ + Follow Blog
This blog is a venue for thought about political economy in and beyond the academy. It is linked to faculty members, students, alumni, journalists, and others associated with the Department of Political Economy at the University of Sydney.MORE Email ****@sydney.edu.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Facebook 2.6KTwitter 3.5K Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact
26. Open Forum » Politics and Policy
Blog https://www.openforum.com.au/category/politic.. + Follow Blog
Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate
Email ****@openforum.com.au
Location Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia
Facebook 1.1KTwitter 2.5K Domain Authority 42 Get Email Contact
27. Youth Affairs Council Victoria Blog
Blog https://www.yacvic.org.au/blog/ + Follow Blog
An accessible space for sharing stories and experiences from young people and the sector that supports them, as well as from us and our valued YACVic members.
Email ****@yacvic.org.au
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Facebook 8.9KTwitter 5.9KInstagram 4.8K Domain Authority 40 Get Email Contact
28. Council Magazine
Blog https://councilmagazine.com.au/ + Follow Blog
Council
Email ****@councilmagazine.com.au
Location Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
Facebook 113Twitter 198 Domain Authority 13 Get Email Contact
29. Australian Local Government Association
Blog https://alga.com.au/category/news-and-events/.. + Follow Blog
The News section of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) site is a central hub for timely updates—featuring ALGA News bulletins, media releases, federal budget statements, reports, and event announcements like their National General Assembly and infrastructure congress—aimed at promoting and informing local government initiatives across Australia.MORE Email ****@alga.asn.au
Location Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Twitter 3.7K Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact
30. Dr Kevin Bonham
Blog https://kevinbonham.blogspot.com/ + Follow Blog
Tasmanian and Australian psephology, opinion poll analysis, election analysis and political commentary by Dr Kevin Bonham.
Location Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Twitter 18.5K Domain Authority 35 Get Email Contact
Australian Politics Bloggers
| Blogger Name | Designation | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | LinkedIn Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Black | Editor-in-chief | crikey.com.au | @sophblack | 11.2K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/seblack | |
| Michelle Pini | Managing Editor | independentaustralia.net | @vmp9 | 20.6K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-pini-b602641a | |
| Shane Wright | Senior Economics Correspondent | smh.com.au | @swrighteconomy | 20.7K | ||
| Tina Casey | Author | independentaustralia.net | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinamcasey | |||
| Jack Callil | Deputy Editor | crikey.com.au | @jackcallil | 3K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-callil-0700a1b3 | |
| John Jiggens | Citizen Journalist. | independentaustralia.net | ||||
| Belinda Jones | Journalist | independentaustralia.net | @belindajones68 | 57.6K | ||
| Sue Arnold | Journalist | independentaustralia.net | @koalacrisis | 788 | ||
| Margaret Simons | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @margaretsimons | 25.9K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-simons-3017231a | |
| Anthony Klan | Journalist | independentaustralia.net | @anthony_klan | 33.5K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyklantheklaxon | |
| Zayda Dollie | Sports Journalist | independentaustralia.net | ||||
| Duncan Graham | Australian Journalist | independentaustralia.net | https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-graham-0742ab1b | |||
| Martin Hirst | Journalist | independentaustralia.net | @ethicalmartini | 5.3K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/docmartinhirst | |
| Robin Tennant-wood | Journalist | independentaustralia.net | @rtennantwood | 1.4K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-tennant-wood-b8898a28 | |
| John Buckley | Former Media Reporter | crikey.com.au | @johnbuckley_ | 1.6K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-buckley-5a5b10178 | |
| Anna Macdonald | Reporter | crikey.com.au | @annamabelmac | 221 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-macdonald-52353a18b | |
| Daanyal Saeed | Media Reporter | crikey.com.au | @daanysaeed | 3.1K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daanyal-saeed-8421ba151 | |
| Ronny Lerner | Columnist | independentaustralia.net | @RonnyLerner | |||
| Peter Hartcher | Political Editor | smh.com.au | @peterhartcherao | 3K | ||
| Glenn Davies | History Editor | independentaustralia.net | @drglenndavies | 139 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-davies-41119b9b | |
| David Hardaker | Editor | crikey.com.au | @d_hardaker | 4.6K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hardaker-b761657 | |
| Gina Rushton | Editor | crikey.com.au | @ginarush | 19.2K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-rushton-0187ba284 | |
| Natalie Cromb | Indigenous Affairs Editor, | independentaustralia.net | ||||
| Lee Duffield | Editor | independentaustralia.net | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-duffield-419a29144 | |||
| Ross Jones | Investigations Editor | independentaustralia.net | @rpzjones_fin | 878 | ||
| Elizabeth Spiegel | Freelance Editor | independentaustralia.net | ||||
| Mike Foley | Energy Correspondent | smh.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-foley-82565333 | |||
| Matthew Knott | National Security Correspondent | smh.com.au | @knottmatthew | 16.2K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-knott-a0026335 | |
| Anthony Galloway | Political Correspondent | smh.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-galloway-7707572b | |||
| Maeve Mcgregor | Correspondent | crikey.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/maeve-mcgregor-3177b0258 | |||
| Leslie Cannold | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @lesliecannold | 9.4K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlesliecannold | |
| Howard W. French | Author | crikey.com.au | @hofrench | 36.6K | ||
| Jennifer Wilson | Columnist | independentaustralia.net | @jenlouisewilson | 10.6K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wilson-a7243314 | |
| Dennis Atkins | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @dwabriz | 18.2K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-atkins-a764aa27a | |
| Wanning Sun | Contributor | crikey.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanning-sun-935125276 | |||
| Tim Costello | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @timcostello | 24.5K | ||
| Denham Sadler | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @denhamsadler | 7.3K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/denham-sadler-259a6a92 | |
| William Tilmouth | Contributor | crikey.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-pengarte-tilmouth-649772103 | |||
| Michael Rose | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @drmichaelrose1 | 285 | ||
| Ben Eltham | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @beneltham | 59K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-eltham-3096664 | |
| Charlotte Mortlock | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @cmmortlock | 6.9K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-mortlock-b97a0754 | |
| Claire J Harris | Contributor | crikey.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-j-harris-25418b67 | |||
| Nomi Kaltmann | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @nomi4caulfield | 517 | ||
| Robert Lechte | Contributor | crikey.com.au | ||||
| Julian Bajkowski | Contributor | crikey.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-bajkowski-45b346 | |||
| James Baillieu | Contributor | crikey.com.au | ||||
| Alexandra Wake | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @wakeinfright | 3.1K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-wake-academic | |
| Kristine Ziwica | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @kziwica | 6K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-ziwica-389872b3 | |
| Kristin O'connell | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @kristin8x | 6.7K | ||
| Liam Barrett | Contributor | crikey.com.au | @liammbarrett | 794 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-barrett |