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We need to talk about Peter
The decision of Nine to host a fundraiser for the Liberal Party raises serious questions about the company's political bias and casts fresh scrutiny on the chairmanship of Peter Costello. The post We...
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Have abortions after 20 weeks increased 39% in Victoria post-decriminalisation?
Academics from the University of Adelaide Law School are using this statistic to criticise a provision in The Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill — but are they right? The post Have abortions after 20...
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How will Nine prove its independence?
There is value in the former Fairfax papers' commitment to independence — value that Nine is rapidly losing. The post How will Nine prove its independence? appeared first on Crikey.
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Is Australia falling for another red scare?
Crikey readers discuss Australia's anti-communist hysteria, and nuclear power in Australia. The post Is Australia falling for another red scare? appeared first on Crikey.
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The road from political backrooms to the people’s court
A job at the top of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal is, by definition, apolitical. So why are so many gigs going to former Coalition politicians and staffers? The post The road from political...
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How Liberal staffers, candidates and MPs arrived at the AAT
With their mates at the top of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the Liberal government was able to fill the ranks with former staffers, party faithfuls and failed candidates. The post How Liberal...
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How Tony Abbott made sure the AAT would never come under scrutiny
Appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal were once subject to review via a separate council... until the Abbott government gutted it. The post How Tony Abbott made sure the AAT would never...
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Why did the government declare war on the AAT? To uphold ‘community standards’
The government justifies its reshaping of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal by claiming it brings it into line with 'community standards'. For some seeking the tribunal's judgement, the changes could...
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How far will the Coalition go to shore up strength in the Senate?
The Coalition is contemplating a slew of changes to further strengthen its position in the Senate. Are we set for a Republican-style assault on democratic norms? The post How far will the Coalition go...
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Where’s the outrage about conservatives fawning over Hungary’s far-right?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made his name by employing ethnonationalism and anti-Semitism. Where's the outcry about his Australian cheer squad? The post Where’s the outrage about...
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Scott Morrison, the man who transformed Australia — an obituary
A grateful nation is farewelling its great leader Scott Morrison, who over three decades in power transformed Australia into a carbon powerhouse and ended the threat of economic terrorism. The post...
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Liberals’ election signage stunt hits a nerve
Crikey readers discuss the eligibility of the Liberal Party's electoral victory following revelations of its misleading AEC poster stunt. Plus drought-relief welfare and the government's short-sighted...
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AAT set for shake-up following Inq investigation
The government is set to address AAT appointments following Inq's revelations of partisan stacking. The post AAT set for shake-up following Inq investigation appeared first on Crikey.
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Liberal MP ‘taking the piss’ in WA euthanasia debate
Lead speaker for the Liberal Party Nick Goiran has gone to extreme lengths to delay the vote. The post Liberal MP ‘taking the piss’ in WA euthanasia debate appeared first on Crikey.
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Who were the most generous major party donors?
The majority of the money came from the sources you'd expect... The post Who were the most generous major party donors? appeared first on Crikey.
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The political donors you’ve probably never heard of
Millions of dollars flow to both major political parties each year, and not from the places you might expect. The post The political donors you’ve probably never heard of appeared first on Crikey.
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The government doesn’t actually like government. Here’s the proof
A linguist analyses the first speeches of 20 Coalition senators to see how they feel about the concept of 'government'. The post The government doesn’t actually like government. Here’s the proof...
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News Corp trades public influence for insider power. But is that a business...
News Corp's readership now more closely resembles a political party’s base than it does actual news-seekers. Great for subscriptions. Not so much for public influence. The post News Corp trades public...
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Excited journalists await Tim Wilson’s latest assault on industry super
The Liberal Party continues its hatchet job on funds run by employer groups and unions but strangely overlooks the appalling abuses of retail super funds. The post Excited journalists await Tim...
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Disorder of Australia: how our national awards are coloured by partisan politics
Analysis by Inq has revealed that the Council of the Order of Australia has become stacked with Liberal Party veterans, insiders and sympathisers. Have the awards themselves become partisan? The post...
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