PM says ‘protections’ needed before funding can resume – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2024
'To shift the balance': Carnell and Emerson launch ACT independents party The game just changed for the 2024 territory election. The Canberra Times · Jan 28, 2024
What do they want? Independents. Who do they want? Um, about that. The independent project is over before it starts without deep community backing. The Canberra Times · Jan 28, 2024
David Pocock condemns Australia’s fossil fuel projects as an ‘existential threat’ to Pacific neighbours Independent senator says depiction of Australia as part of ‘Pacific family’ is inconsistent with issuing approvals for new coal and gas projects The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2024
Pocock wants to boost Centrelink payments using savings from stage-three tax cuts overhaul Key senator calls for broader tax reform, while arguing changes to stage-three plan could fund increases to jobseeker and other payments The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2024
Stage-three tax cuts: cabinet approves new cost-of-living relief for workers on less than $150,000 Taxpayers earning under $150,000 would be better off under a plan to retain the 37% tax bracket, unwinding the Morrison government’s stage-three tax cuts due to come into effect this year The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024
Afternoon Update: Scott Morrison’s resignation to trigger byelection; Australia backs new Yemen strikes; and Pat Cummins supports changing the date Former PM announces he is leaving parliament to ‘pursue new challenges in the global corporate sector’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024
Anthony Albanese hoses down claims stage-three tax cuts will be changed to pay for cost of living relief Prime minister says ‘everyone will be getting a tax cut’ on KIIS FM after 2GB says government considering lifting tax-free threshold while retaining highest tax bracket at $180,000 The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024
Corporate Australia winning at climate 'double-speak' Companies and industry bodies have been accused of putting climate targets at risk with public relations spin about going green while backing dirty business. AAP · Jan 14, 2024
PM pledges supermarket probe will check out all options A former federal minister will lead a review into the supermarket sector as claims intensify of price gouging by big chains during a cost-of-living crisis. AAP · Jan 9, 2024
The 2024 ACT election just got interesting Can independents hold the balance of power in the ACT? The Canberra Times · Jan 3, 2024
From mystery bickies to a prawn at the footy, Senator discloses his 'gifts' Senator Cadell has catalogued everything, down to the last teabag. Newcastle Herald · Dec 28, 2023
Closing Loopholes Bill a crucial first step to restoring fair go for workers These crucial IR changes are no attack on business. Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2023
Australian government spent $52m more on welfare calculator after finding a more effective alternative Services Australia paid Infosys almost $200m over four years before technology was written off as a failure The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023 Labor’s same-job, same-pay laws pass parliament after deal with Lambie and Pocock Splitting bill means reforms to the gig economy, road transport industry and casual work will have to wait until 2024
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023 Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment The Poll Bludger has summarised the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) that was released Monday. The most contentious recommendation is that the number of senators for both the ACT and the Northern Territory be increased from two to four.
AAP · Nov 28, 2023 Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes The Albanese government has secured the support of the final crossbench senator it needs to get its contentious Murray-Darling Basin laws over the line.
The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023 Parliamentary inquiry recommends more senators for the ACT and Northern Territory The government is considering whether voters in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory should be given extra senators.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023 Labor accused of ‘steamrolling’ bill to make poverty committee permanent Greens and David Pocock question why expert panel will not have members with lived experience of economic exclusion and disability
AAP · Nov 21, 2023 Employment minister strikes deal over labour loopholes The employment minister has struck a deal with the resources lobby to explicitly exclude service contractors in new laws that crack down on labour loopholes.
The Canberra Times · Nov 20, 2023 Million-dollar-plus penalty sought against massage parlour Union wants more done to protect workers from 'wage theft'.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2023 Australian retail lobby groups refuse to disclose amount of funding from tobacco and vaping industries Representatives for convenience and grocery stores tell Senate inquiry details of any funding were commercial in confidence
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023 Australia’s sea-dumping legislation: what is it and what does it mean for the marine environment? Greens and David Pocock accused the government of doing the bidding of fossil fuel companies to allow new and expanded polluting projects
AAP · Nov 13, 2023 Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house Carbon dioxide will be allowed to be exported from Australia to be stored under the sea after new laws passed in federal parliament.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023 Local member issues warning after Caulfield protests – as it happened This blog is now closed.