Tobacco laws a 'Christmas present' for crime networks A former Australian Border Force officer says Labor has acknowledged the growing black market tobacco trade but is failing to act in light of another report. AAP · Aug 28
View from The Hill: Hard-right Alex Antic in strong position to become SA Liberal president The South Australian Liberal Party has descended into a dysfunctional battleground amid controversial right-wing Senator Alex Antic’s bid to take over the state presidency and a coming battle over Senate preselections. The Conversation · Aug 17
Philip Morris uses secret Senate hearing to warn that illegal tobacco in Australia could wipe out legal trade by 2030 Exclusive: Company pushes for lower excise and claims threats warrant secrecy, while critics say it has ‘no interest in public health or safety’ The Guardian - AU · May 5
Backlash over secret Senate hearing for tobacco giants The federal government is asking what the coalition has to hide, after it was sprung offering a private hearing to tobacco giant Philip Morris. AAP · May 5
Coalition accused of secretly giving big tobacco lobbyists private platform in parliament Exclusive: A Senate committee considering the illegal tobacco trade in Australia hears closed-session evidence from cigarette manufacturers The Guardian - AU · May 4
The Coalition has proposed vouchers for nannies or child care. It raises more questions than answers The federal Coalition has proposed an alternative to the universal child care system involving vouchers that could be used for long daycare, family daycare, nannies or a combination of these. The Conversation · Feb 23
Moderate Liberals warn Angus Taylor against adopting Trump-style immigration policies Paul Scarr, the shadow immigration minister under Sussan Ley, and South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan expressed concern The Guardian - AU · Feb 16
Liberals to target international students and skilled migrants in proposed cuts to immigration The Coalition is preparing to thrash out the design of a policy to significantly reduce immigration places The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025
Firebrands and falsettos: the fight to fill Simon Birmingham’s SA Senate spot Adelaide city councillor Henry Davis, who parodied the lord mayor this week by dressing in drag, to challenge Alex Antic-installed frontrunner The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024