by Binaya Dahal | Sep 8, 2023 | News
The nomination period has opened and interested students and staff are asked to submit their name for the annual general election for University of Wollongong governance roles. In total, more than 40 positions are available to UOW students, including student...
by Isla Evans | May 12, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
NSW clubs with gaming and poker machines will be banned from making political donations under new proposed laws by the NSW government. This proposed amendment would classify any NSW club that deals with betting or gambling a ‘prohibited donor’, which is a...
by Mikayla Mcguirk-Scolaro | May 25, 2022 | Miks and Mads, News, Podcasts
This week, Miks and Mads wrap up the Aussie election (hello giant crossbench) and discuss the importance of women in parliament. We find out what tree we are based on our fave pasta and listen to the amazing life story of Isaiah Vidler, a survivor of hydrocephalus....
by Mikayla Mcguirk-Scolaro | May 25, 2022 | Miks and Mads, News, Podcasts
This week, Miks and Mads try and help you get through the next days of the election. Hang in their besties. We talk to UOW Labor Club President Liam Douglas and UOW Young Greens convenor Takesa Frank about their experiences as youngins in Aussie politics. We also...
by Natasha Bini | May 18, 2022 | Govt & Politics, News
In Australia, the federal government is made up of two houses – the House of Representatives and the Senate. To win government a party needs to hold the majority of seats in the House of Representatives. Australia is made up of 151 electorates and one member is...