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Teal-style independent Helen Conway to run for North Shore in NSW election

Former corporate lawyer is backed by same group that supported Kylea Tink’s successful federal campaign

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022

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

Winning teal independents backed by $10.2m in political donations

AEC disclosures reveal Atlassian founder Scott Farquhar was the biggest Climate 200 donor, giving $1.5m, followed by Mike Cannon-Brookes

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2022

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Debate on tax gets ugly as Sussan Ley takes on Teal independents

Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley attacked new teal MPs for opposing the stage-three tax cuts for high-income earners.

The New Daily · Oct 13, 2022

Growing calls for federal government to increase paid parental leave after 2022 national Jobs and Skills Summit

Some are questioning why increased paid parental leave isn't among the 36 immediate initiatives announced after the two-day event.

ABC News · Sep 3, 2022

Federal Icac: independents want safeguards to ensure body cannot be politicised

Crossbenchers push Labor to ensure parliament has a say on commissioner and funding

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2022

New immigration detention bill could give Australia a fresh chance to comply with international law

Last week, independent MP Andrew Wilkie reintroduced to federal parliament the Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2022. This bill gives Australia the chance to bring its immigration detention regime in line with basic international law requirements for the first time since 1992.

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022

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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.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

Crossbench MP predicts ‘welcome’ car emissions change as climate negotiations continue

Independent MP Kylea Tink says negotiations for legislation on a 43 per cent emissions reduction target have already been fruitful.

The New Daily · Jul 21, 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 18, 2022

Labor’s Kate Thwaites backs call for MPs to be sacked for serious breaches of new code of conduct

Australia should follow UK model where an independent expert panel determines a sanction which parliament votes on, MP says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2022

Federal Icac should have power to sack parliamentarians, independent MP says

Kylea Tink says she was ‘shocked’ by misconduct at Parliament House and a code of conduct should apply to all who work there

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022

Australia’s 35 newly elected MPs head to ‘parliament school’

New MPs will hear from clerks, whips, former MPs, the outgoing speaker, the federal police and Asio on the inner workings of Parliament House

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2022

Renewed push for parliament conduct code

Newly-elected independent Kylea Tink will push for a code of conduct that would be binding for MPs and staff in Parliament House.

AAP · Jun 13, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2022

What will the teal wave mean for Victorian and NSW state elections?

Swings at federal election hint at shifts that could be replicated in state polls due in November and March

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022

Group that helped unseat a federal Liberal MP sets their sights on NSW election

North Sydney’s Independent identifies Lane Cove, North Shore, and Willoughby as potential targets

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

AAP · May 26, 2022

Environment needs ambitious pair of hands

The seismic shift in Saturday's election must dramatically elevate the standing of the environment portfolio in cabinet, observers say.

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The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Tony Burke vows to ‘fix’ parliament as crossbench demands reform

Greens and independent MPs want Dorothy Dixers banned and more input in question time after ‘farce’ of previous term

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022

Teal independents: who are they and how did they upend Australia’s election?

What does historic move of voters away from the two major parties mean for the future of Australian politics?

ABC News · May 23, 2022

Who are the crossbenchers after the election? And how will they vote in Parliament?

Australia's parliament is facing a supersized crossbench in the wake of the "teal wave" and a unprecedented number of Greens candidates elected. But what does all this mean for the new parliament? And who are these new crossbencher?

AAP · May 23, 2022

Crossbench pledges collaboration, honesty

The lower house is on track to have a historically large crossbench, and new and incumbent independents are pledging a community allegiance.

The New Daily · May 21, 2022

The teal wave: Meet the pro-climate women who took on the Liberal Party and won

A wave of independent, teal candidates running on climate action and transparency rocked the election – causing major upsets for the Liberal Party.

ABC News · May 21, 2022

Who are the independents likely headed to parliament after election night's 'teal bath'?

Several well-funded independents ran against established Liberals on a promise of climate action and government integrity. Here's how the night has turned out for them.

AAP · May 21, 2022

Confidence high at Spender HQ in Wentworth

Supporters of independent Wentworth challenger Allegra Spender are feeling confident of taking the NSW seat from the Liberals as vote counting continues.

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