Reform calls as big business dodges lobbying register Federal lobbying rules offer little to voters, an advocacy group says, with current rules excluding businesses which do their lobbying in-house. AAP · Aug 24
'Sheetrock Struck My Head': ICE Personnel Honoured by Markwayne Mullin Recount Terrifying Texas Sniper Ambush Federal workers were honoured for their bravery during a sniper attack on the Dallas ICE office, highlighting escalating threats against federal facilities and the personal risks faced by officers. International Business Times UK · Jun 4
One Nation’s surge in South Australia is a warning – fiddling at the edges is no longer enough There is a structural realignment under way, with the Liberal party the early and obvious victim in Saturday’s state election The Guardian - AU · Mar 23
A ‘desiccated coconut’ and a ‘grub’: Angus Taylor has copped some insults – but he’s in good company Australia’s political leaders have used plenty of colourful language to describe their opponents. Here are a few gems from the archives The Guardian - AU · Feb 13
'Lot of complaints': ex-minister's aged care warning As the aged care sector gets used to major reforms, a former Liberal minister turned lobbyist has warned the overhaul may be having unintended consequences. AAP · Feb 4
Election Diary: Dutton flags intervention in what he sees as ‘woke’ education, but how much could he actually do? Peter Dutton came perilously close to a DOGE moment on Monday night, when he was asked about getting the “woke” agendas out of the education system. Noting the Commonwealth government “doesn’t own or run a school”, Dutton told a Sky audience in Brisbane that people wondered why there was “a… The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025
Unrepentant partisan, unlikely friend: Christopher Pyne’s verdict on Albanese When Anthony Albanese won power almost a year ago he made a promise that seems like it might come to frame his legacy. The New Daily · Apr 13, 2023
Political lobbying in Tasmania is opaque — with little known about meetings with MPs — but that could change Former politicians Eric Abetz, Christopher Pyne, Lara Giddings and Paul Lennon are among the registered lobbyists working for clients in Tasmania, that much is known — and now there is a push for more transparency around the practice. ABC News · Feb 15, 2023
Man discovers disturbing feature while house hunting as he shares baffling photo Dan Ilic came across a bizarre sketch of retired Australian politician Christopher Pyne covered in tattoos and holding a baseball bat while viewing a property last week Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022
The key to understanding Morrison's devastating election loss was hiding in plain sight The key to understanding the catastrophic election result for the Coalition is sitting in plain sight: Voters haven't changed, the Liberal Party has. ABC News · May 27, 2022
Senior Liberals say party must address women problem and regain centre after election loss Liberal frontbencher Simon Birmingham said gender, diversity, and climate change were clearly factors in the party’s defeat The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022
Independents Daniel, Spender set to win Independents are poised to have a huge say on the makeup of Australia's next parliament, with candidates polling well in a number of seats. AAP · May 21, 2022
Head to Head: Cheryl Kernot and Christopher Pyne break down week five of the campaign Every week until election day, we'll be asking them to analyse current events and offer insights into life on the campaign trail. The New Daily · May 12, 2022