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The PM finds himself fighting fresh claims about his character, including that he has a "bullying” agenda and treats opponents disrespectfully.

‘Voices of’ candidates and other independents, in some cases funded by the Climate 200 group, are putting government seats under pressure

It’s almost certainly more cock-up than conspiracy, but when it involves $100,000 from a coal industry figure it leaves a bad smell.

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Good morning, early birds. Victorian MP Helen Haines has challenged politicians to reveal all donors who contribute over $1000 to their campaigns, and $47.9 million worth of grants were reportedly approved against the recommendations of the department when Peter Dutton was home affairs minister. It’s the news you need to…

The MP’s failure to disclose a large donation was bad — but that corporations and the wealthy can buy access to politicians is even worse.

Independent MP Zali Steggall has defended receiving a $100,000 donation from a family trust of a former coal company director.

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Federal MP says she received more than 1,700 donations before 2019 election and if coal investors were ruled out ‘you pretty much rule out everyone’