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Teal MPs say capping superannuation at $3m might undermine confidence in saving for retirement

Despite this pushback, most crossbench MPs remain open to debate, and several independent senators have spoken in favour of curbing some super tax concessions to help budget repair

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023

Parliament endorses code of conduct to lift standards

Federal parliament will have a code of conduct for all parliamentarians and staff after the landmark Set the Standard report unveiled widespread misconduct.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

Mayor runs for Liberal Sydney stronghold

A local mayor says he respects teal candidates but won't become one as he tries to wrest a long-held Liberal seat from the governing party at the NSW election.

AAP · Jan 27, 2023

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Tony Abbott advising controversial conservative lobby group Advance Australia

Former prime minister Tony Abbott is among a group of advisers to a conservative lobby group that last month was found to have published false information about the Voice to Parliament proposal in Facebook ads.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Voters will reject Liberals if they don’t have enough female candidates, Matt Kean says

NSW treasurer savaged his party’s preselection processes and warned that the community expects more diversity in its parliaments

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022

Networks and money: the inside story of how the teals won Australia's six richest electorates

For many voters despairing about the gridlock and lack of integrity in Australian politics in recent years, the success of the teal independents in the May 2022 federal election was an exhilarating moment. They won six formerly safe Liberal seats, returned four independents - Zali Steggall in Warringah, Helen Haines…

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022

Teal named Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year – ‘an emblem of Australia’s political landscape’

Colour of independent candidates chosen as 2022 winner, while runner-up word ‘truth-telling’ represents year to come, committee says

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022

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Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle

Laws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022

CSIRO abruptly scraps globally recognised climate forecast program

Exclusive: Funding halted from June 2021 without fanfare and after science agency reportedly spent $15m on teams of scientists

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022

Man dies in Victorian town of Rochester and Shepparton told to evacuate – as it happened

More than 500 Victorian homes damaged and 500 others cut off in flooding. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022

Anti-corruption watchdog details unveiled

The federal government's laws to set up a national anti-corruption commission have been introduced to parliament, sparking a debate over its scope and powers.

AAP · Sep 27, 2022

Clock ticking on MPs move to revoke $18 million from Governor-General’s favoured charity

Crossbench MPs have given the government 15 sitting days to stand in the way of their move to revoke an $18 million grant to a charity.

The New Daily · Sep 6, 2022

Scott Morrison's veto of a gas-drilling plan off Sydney was strange – but it should not be overturned

Federal parliament has been rocked by extraordinary revelations that Scott Morrison secretly assumed control of numerous ministries, including the resources portfolio, in the last term of government. The then prime minister went further and used his new powers to knock back a gas-drilling proposal off the New South Wales coast.

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2022

Push for parliament’s privileges committee to probe Scott Morrison over ministerial appointments

Greens senator David Shoebridge and independent MP Sophie Scamps among those calling for investigation of former PM

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022

Federal Icac should be overseen by non-government MPs to ensure funding, crossbench says

Zali Steggall says parliamentary committee that will watch over commission should be ‘multi-partisan, not bipartisan’

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

Climate target bill passes lower house after being amended by Greens and 'teal' crossbenchers

The government has agreed to Greens and "teal" independent amendments to its climate target bill, despite not requiring their votes in the lower house, in a sign of what the crossbench hopes is a new approach to politics.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2022

Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia

When the new federal parliament opened last week, a record number of female politicians took their seats: 38% in the House of Representatives and 57% in the Senate. This changing of the guard, with women at the forefront, brings an opportunity to accelerate Australia’s efforts on climate change.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022

One Nation senators and David Pocock granted second adviser amid backlash over crossbench staff cuts

More senators and MPs due to meet Anthony Albanese next week after crossbenchers warned cuts could slow Labor’s legislative agenda

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2022

‘Dutton insurance’: crossbench MPs set joint demands on Labor’s climate bill

The seven independents want a mechanism to protect emissions target from ‘future governments’ as they signal desire to negotiate

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022

Chris Bowen shares draft climate bill as independents and Greens turn up heat for more ambitious action

Greens call for moratorium on new oil and gas projects as some independents urge Labor not to rush major policy for political reasons

The New Daily · Jun 29, 2022

Emissions talks with crossbenchers under way as Bowen leaves door open to change

Chris Bowen stated Labor’s target of reducing emissions by 43 per cent was not capped – now acknowledging climate cuts may go deeper.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022

Independents say crossbencher staff cuts will ‘slow down’ Labor’s legislative agenda

United Australia Party joins criticism as Albanese cites ‘fairness and equity’ and says private discussions have been more ‘constructive’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2022

Ministers defend cut to crossbenchers’ advisers, despite fury of Jacqui Lambie and other independents

Lambie, Zali Steggall and David Pocock have attacked the Albanese government’s decision, saying they may not support legislation if they don’t have the resources to understand it

AAP · May 29, 2022

Albanese wants a respectful parliament

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will respect Peter Dutton and Sussan Ley, who are expected to form the new leadership of the Liberal Party.

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022

Listen, engage, show you care: how Greens and independents took local politics all the way to Canberra

Voters disenchanted with the cynical politics of the main parties were ripe for conversion – they just needed someone to knock on their door and listen

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