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Party leaders battle over wage rises

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have traded barbs over wage growth and cost of living pressures in their third leaders' debate.

AAP · May 10, 2022

High-profile independents say they would negotiate with either major party in event of hung parliament

We asked 13 independents how they would approach negotiations with major parties if neither wins a majority

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022

What happens if there is a hung parliament: how would independents approach talks and what is non-negotiable?

Read the full responses from independent candidates and crossbench MPs surveyed

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022

Scott Morrison effectively ditches his promise to establish a federal anti-corruption commission

Prime minister says if Coalition wins election he would only introduce legislation if Labor agreed in advance to back heavily criticised model

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022

Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022

Aged care sector frustrated but 'not surprised' calls for wage increases ignored in federal budget

Despite repeated calls from the embattled aged care sector, the latest federal budget gives no indication it will increase wages for struggling workers.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

Helen Haines leaves door open to pursuing national integrity commission before election

Independent MP says she will not stop raising the need for an anti-corruption body, ‘even in the dying days of this parliament’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2022

Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2022

Liberal John Alexander ‘would think about’ supporting independent’s federal anti-corruption bill

Outgoing MP says he reserves right to cross the floor if bill is raised again, but attorney general says it will not progress before election

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2022

PM defends scrapping integrity commitment

Independent MP Helen Haines criticised the government for installing a federal integrity commission but the prime minister says Labor is delaying proceedings.

AAP · Feb 15, 2022