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Crossbench dismay as catch-all clause to future-proof corruption watchdog is dropped

The commission must have the scope and definition of corruption to adequately investigate, prevent and stop corruption.

The New Daily · Nov 23, 2022

In the battle for Melbourne’s Bayside, can fired-up independents snatch seats?

Razor-thin margins put Brighton, Caulfield and Sandringham within striking distance this Victorian election – but the major parties remain quietly confident

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022

Labor’s workplace bill passes lower house after further concessions on multi-employer bargaining

Most extensive IR legislation in two decades now moves to the Senate where independent David Pocock is the swing vote

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022

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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

Independents join backlash against federal budget cuts to regional and infrastructure programs

Helen Haines and Zoe Daniel call for freed up funds to be reinvested as Sophie Scamps criticises $75m cut from Wakehurst Parkway upgrade

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022

Australia's Kachin community reeling after deadly attack on concert in Myanmar

In response to the attack, Independent federal MP Zoe Daniel calls on the government to impose immediate targeted sanctions against the military junta to prevent its "campaign of terror".

ABC News · Oct 26, 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

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Dreyfus on the brink of a deal on corruption commission, as Dutton plays his hand

Corruption commission will be empowered to investigate illegal actions and those which are corrupt but do not breach the letter of the law.

The New Daily · Sep 26, 2022

Federal Icac will have power to investigate third parties who pose corruption threat, Labor vows

Mark Dreyfus reassures independent MPs that anti-corruption bill will include a broad scope for investigations and public hearings

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2022

Victorian independent in winnable position in once-safe Liberal seat of Mornington, poll suggests

Exclusive: Frankston hospital doctor Kate Lardner in similar place to ‘teal’ MPs Zoe Daniel and Monique Ryan at same time in their campaigns

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022

Media diversity inquiry gains traction

A bid to examine Australia's media landscape is gathering speed after it was agreed to list the proposal for debate in parliament next week.

AAP · Sep 8, 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

Poll suggests Aussies would back bans on junk food, gambling and alcohol TV advertising

Carried out by The Australia Institute, the online survey found two-thirds of respondents thought a ban on junk food advertising during children's TV watching hours would be a good idea, while 71 per cent wanted an end to gambling commercials.

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022

Former Bayside mayor Clarke Martin announces run as ‘teal’ candidate in Victorian election

Councillor to contest for third time in Sandringham with backing of group that campaigned for independent federal MP Zoe Daniel

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022

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AAP · Aug 25, 2022

Push for jury trials in defamation cases

Independent MP Zoe Daniel will push for legislation allowing either party in a defamation suit to choose a trial by jury in the Federal Court.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

Myanmar nationals in Australia face passport limbo as calls for sanctions against military junta grow

Myanmar people opposed to the coup tell the ABC they fear renewing their passports at the embassy, which is loyal to the military, could expose and endanger their loved ones back home.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022

Electric vehicles: four things that will help Australia shift gears after a ‘decade of denial’

Here’s what we learned from the first national EV summit

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022

Grattan on Friday: Will 'teals' strike Liberals another blow in Victorian and NSW elections?

The federal Liberals are in a parlous state, after an election that was not just lost to Labor but where “teals” stripped them of a batch of traditional seats.

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022

Neighbours finale a TV ratings jackpot as Ten farewells Ramsay Street in last episode

Almost a million Australians tuned in to see Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce join in the send-off. Plus: Chris Kenny’s ABC documentary falls flat

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022

Sexism, the Canberra bubble and climate: the battlegrounds for Zoe Daniel

After riding the ‘teal’ wave into a seat in parliament, the Goldstein MP outlines her priorities

The New Daily · Jul 21, 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.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

Q+A panellists back Labor's grand plan on rewiring the energy grid but warn 'it won't be easy'

Thursday's Q+A panel was unanimous in its support for Labor's elaborate plan on re-wiring the energy grid and hoped the current crisis would create political will for a massive shift in how the country's energy market works.

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022

The teal independents want to hold government to account. That starts with high-quality information

The election of a record number of independents to the House of Representatives will undoubtedly increase pressure on parliament to change how it operates. Already the newly elected independent member for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, has called for more resources for two key institutions, the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) and the…

ABC News · Jun 2, 2022

'Absolutely false': Electoral commission rubbishes United Australia Party claim that millions failed to vote

The UAP has emailed its members to claim the "highest number of people" in a century failed to turn out to vote at the federal election. It's one of dozens of claims the AEC has responded to since the polls closed.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2022

Crossbenchers urge new attorney general to end prosecution of Bernard Collaery

Greens and independents back calls for Mark Dreyfuss to withdraw commonwealth consent to all charges in Timor-Leste bugging case

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