Inquiries
Melbourne Asia Review is an initiative of the Asia Institute. Any inquiries about Melbourne Asia Review should be directed to the Managing Editor, Cathy Harper.
INTERVIEW: How parliamentary monitoring organisations are helping consolidate emerging democracies
Parliamentary transparency is a key element of well-functioning democracies. But how healthy is parliamentary transparency in Asia?
Parliamentary monitoring organisations in Thailand are emerging as an essential tool for political participation
Thai civil society organisations are working towards greater democratisation, including observing elections and parliament.
INTRODUCTION: Democratic backsliding and Parliamentary Monitoring Organisations
This edition is a collaboration between academics and civil society involved in the Asian Network of Legislative Transparency which aims to create a tool – an Index – to assess national levels of parliamentary transparency.
Elections 2024, hybrid regimes and the future of democracy in Pakistan
The military’s actions have led to the most severe political crisis since 2018 and the future of democracy seems bleak.
VIDEO: The 2024 Southeast Asia Oration
The University of Melbourne launches the Asia and Pacific Outlook Series with the Southeast Asia Oration, delivered by Pita Limjaroenrat, MP.