Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws The federal opposition wants to broaden proposed laws that would strip convicted terrorists and spies of their Australian citizenship. AAP · Nov 30, 2023
Australia to ban Nazi salutes in bid to combat antisemitism surge The government will also ban the public display of symbols of proscribed terrorist organisations Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
The Bruce Lehrmann And Brittany Higgins Timeline Of Events: What Happened When? A timeline of every major moment of the Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann saga, from the start of the story to now. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 24, 2023
Australians' rejection of the Indigenous Voice in constitutional vote is shameful, supporters say Indigenous campaigners who wanted Australia to create an advisory body representing its most disadvantaged ethnic minority say its rejection in a constitutional referendum was a “shameful act.” The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
The week in parliament: what’s next for a jubilant Coalition? Another culture war of course An opposition emboldened, Max Chandler-Mather in the Labor Burn Book and Michaelia Cash scolds ACT over ‘party lifestyle’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023
Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws An attempt by the shadow attorney-general to overrule ACT drug decriminalisation laws has been rejected in the Senate. AAP · Oct 19, 2023
Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails Both the 'yes' and 'no' camps say Australia needs to look forward and come together after a referendum to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament failed. AAP · Oct 15, 2023
'No' camp pledges practical solutions after voice fail The opposition says it's committing to improving the lives of Australia's most marginalised after the nation said no to an Indigenous voice in the constitution. AAP · Oct 15, 2023
Administrative Appeals Tribunal members will be forced to reapply for jobs after Labor stacking claims Mark Dreyfus promises ‘transparent’ process to recruit for new federal merits review body, which will review decisions on migration, the NDIS and Centrelink The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023
Bid to overrule drugs law slammed as 'stunt', as Lee kept in the dark The move has been slammed as an 'assault on territory rights'. The Canberra Times · Sep 14, 2023
Barr decries Coalition drug law push as 'assault' on territory rights The Chief Minister said the move demonstrated the Liberals' true colours. The Canberra Times · Sep 14, 2023
Lee 'very concerned' at Coalition's attempt to overturn drug laws Ms Lee said she would always stand up for territory rights. The Canberra Times · Sep 13, 2023
Barnaby Joyce labels net zero ‘utterly untenable’ as potential Coalition rift emerges over climate Michaelia Cash insists Liberals are committed to 2050 goal under Peter Dutton as National party conference considers dropping the policy The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023
Gig economy workers to get $400m wage boost under Labor’s closing loopholes bill Fair Work Commission to set minimum standards and hear termination disputes under new bill, prompting fierce reaction from employer groups The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023 Morning Mail: Coalition’s big no campaign spenders, Twiggy’s revolving door, humanity’s lucky escape Analysis of politicians’ Facebook advertising data shows uses of public money to target yes activists, while Fortescue loses an exec and gains Kwasi Kwarteng
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023 Coalition no campaigners spending four times more on voice Facebook ads than counterparts Exclusive: Coalition MPs who oppose the voice to parliament have spent thousands in taxpayer-funded expenses to boost no campaign ads
Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2023 Government must make nation's firefighting force a higher priority Letters to the Editor
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023 Are federal casual work law changes ‘good for Australia’s casuals’ or ‘a radical new restriction’? New laws allowing casual staff on regular shifts to become permanent have split industry figures along political lines
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023 Peter Dutton briefed on bribery investigation before his government signed contract with target Anthony Albanese says opposition leader has ‘responsibility to explain what occurred on his watch’
The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2023 Rex Patrick to challenge denial of FoI requests based on ministerial portfolio changes Court to consider rule that keeps large swathes of government documents secret by denying freedom of information requests
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2023 Australia Day, link roads and tax policy: the voice debate can only get better outside parliament Depending on which critics you asked this week, the voice is either a toothless tiger or a threat to treasured institutions –it can’t be both
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Australia's Senate votes for holding referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament within 6 months Australia’s Senate has voted for a referendum to be held this year on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, an advocacy body to give the nation’s most disadvantaged ethnic minority more say on government policy
AAP · Jun 13, 2023 Coalition, Labor back police inquiry into Higgins leak As the debate over the Brittany Higgins rape allegations turns "ugly", Liberal and Labor senators have backed a police inquiry into leaked material.
The New Daily · Jun 12, 2023 Paul Bongiorno: Liberals embark on political kamikaze mission over Higgins allegations Reynolds was forced to apologise and pay compensation to Higgins for calling her “a lying cow”.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023 Michaelia Cash accuses Labor of ‘weaponising’ Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation Shadow attorney general says Katy Gallagher has questions to answer about her knowledge of the claim before it became public