Despite the fact that the majority of Australians are in favour of gay marriage, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has repeatedly ignored the opinions of the electorate. And while a bill on the topic has been introduced, it is unlikely to be debated. How long can this issue be dodged?

In December 2013, the law allowing gay marriage was overturned in Australia – spurring outrage, as two thirds of people support same-sex unions. At Sydney's Mardi Gras, ANZ turned its cashpoints into glitzy GAYTMs, sending a bold statement: accept our cash, accept our values.

For the first time ever, Gen Y voters outnumber Boomers. But while they're a voting force to be reckoned with, few people in this group are fully engaging with politics. Brigade is an app that gives simple answers to complex questions and tries to put the power back into voters' hands.

Nothing in Australia goes down better than a good charity moustache, or running hundreds of kilometres in the name of a good cause. But between 2010 and 2016, the nation lost the top spot in the Charity Giving Index, falling six places. Is there a sudden shortage of generosity Down Under?