Despite openly taking a stand against Angus Taylor’s purported corruption, Pauline Hanson has voted to not investigate #grassgate on a Senate level.
Grassgate: Gov mobilises to stop senate inquiry into Angus Taylor
With Angus Taylor under extreme pressure from parliament over #grassgate, the Morrison government is moving to stop a Senate investigation into his alleged corruption.
Pyne and Bishop don’t pass the pub test, but they will pass the Senate inquiry
After passing the vote by a large margin, the Senate is set to decide whether Pyne and Bishop’s new jobs break the parliamentary code. I fear we’re up for yet more in-house disappointment.
Being Trump’s BFF comes with OTT problems
Scott Morrison jumping into Donald Trump’s bed has initiated an awkward relationship. Whether we get as much as we give, is entirely up to the PM.
Not a prayer: Australians dismiss Morrison’s religious freedom laws
According to a new poll, only 38% of Australians support Scott Morrison’s religious freedom laws, with the same measure supporting Israel Folau’s crusade.
Amid resignations, Labor investigates how it lost the unlosable election
The post-mortem at Labor HQ continues, as a committee is now looking into why Labor lost the so-called ‘unlosable election’. It comes at a time where the ALP is losing touch with two of their most valuable voter bases.
“One and done” tax plan renews what we fear most: needless political drama
Pauline Hanson is in a tizzy over tax and the ALP was dragged on Insiders. Again, the conversation regarding an important election issue is hamstrung by the wrong questions being asked.
We know what a Shorten government would look like – The same can’t be said for Morrison
We know who will be doing what in the Shorten government, whereas Morrison’s cabinet merely looks like a collection of holes to be filled. Jumping beyond May 18, we know a good deal more about how a Shorten government ministry would look than the shape of a re-elected Morrison government. A rash of…
The government’s election budget gives us both the carrot and the stick
The government’s election budget promises notable tax cuts while claiming fiduciary responsibility. Can less be more?
We mustn’t use our political power to kick Anning out of parliament
As it stands, many are calling for Fraser Anning to be kicked out of parliament. However, if we want to be inclusive, we mustn’t use our political powers to do it.
Mediscare 2.0: Why Labor fears the scare campaign
Labor might be front at the moment, but the spectre of Mediscare may come back to haunt them come election time.
Government refuses release of live sheep video as FOI shows heat stress suffering
Last year, the government recorded the conditions that live sheep suffer during export. However, their “official version” has some substantial details missing.
The Nationals completely failed to show leadership during Andrew Broad scandal
Michael McCormack, the second-in-charge of the nation, completely failed to show leadership regarding the actions of Andrew Broad.
Morrison promises $1.25B for health, asks states about immigration
The Morrison government has announced a transformative health program that will promise “more doctors, nurses and services”, there might be a caveat, however.
All smiles: Coalition bags the smallest deficit in a decade
In a result that surprised many, the Coalition has delivered the smallest deficit in a decade, much faster than predicted.
“He doesn’t just get even” Libs need to act on bullying after second woman MP quits
In an extraordinary turn of events, the extent of the bullying within the Liberal Party was illuminated for all to see.
Nats find no evidence to support Barnaby Joyce sexual harassment claim
Despite a lengthy investigation, the Nationals were unable to find evidence linking Barnaby Joyce to sexual harassment allegations. Not everyone is happy.
Minister for Women says Libs were “subject to bullying” during spill
Scott Morrison has vowed to handle it internally, but the bullying during the spill that placed him in power should be openly discussed in the public forum.
Dutton remains as Morrison’s team gets off on the wrong foot
While we now know who makes up the Morrison government, a couple of surprises remain. Including one Peter Dutton.
Turnbull trying to pin Husar scandal on Shorten
In the wake of Emma Husar stepping down, Bill Shorten is feeling the heat from the other side of the room.
Where to now for a diminished Turnbull?
Super Saturday might have favoured the ALP, but the after effects are being felt elsewhere, as Malcolm Turnbull must now quickly regroup.
Shorten runs riot on Super Saturday
Super Saturday was touted as an entree to the election proper. If that is the case, Malcolm got served.
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