Politics
NSW
Workers compensation legislation to face second inquiry after government loses first battle
The contentious workers compensation bill will be considered by a second inquiry.
- by Max Maddison
Latest
Assertive women should join the Liberals: Sussan Ley slams reverse quota suggestion
Former Victorian treasurer Alan Stockdale has been widely criticised for his comments about women.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Liberal Party
How to annoy Liberal women. Tell them they are ‘sufficiently assertive’
Former Victorian treasurer Alan Stockdale and former Victorian senator Richard Alston fronted the NSW Liberal Women’s Council on Tuesday night to argue why they should continue to run the troubled division.
- by Alexandra Smith
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State Parliament
Premier’s office forced to quell backbench rebellion on workers’ compensation
The state government faces an uphill battle to pass controversial workers’ compensation legislation. Disquiet in the Labor ranks resulted in MPs being “monstered”.
- by Max Maddison
Opinion
Wildlife
Lipstick on a feral pig: Why NSW bounty-hunter plan should be culled
Placing a bounty on feral animals is expensive, won’t reduce the overall numbers, and just serves a political purpose.
- by Jack Gough
Updated
Australia votes
Teal candidate Nicolette Boele wins final Bradfield recount, court challenge looms
The Liberals have lost the seat of Bradfield in a recount, but it may not be the end of the battle for the north shore seat.
- by Alexandra Smith
The unlikely bedfellows as Labor faces showdown on workers’ comp laws
The Coalition will oppose Labor’s bill to overhaul workers’ compensation unless the government agrees to its demands.
- by Alexandra Smith and Penry Buckley
Analysis
Australia votes
Could there be a second election in the nail-biter seat of Bradfield?
A recount of votes in the north shore seat may not settle who will represent it in Canberra as a Liberal and an independent brace for a rematch.
- by Alexandra Smith and Matt Wade
Updated
Tobacco
As illegal smokes spread in Sydney, the premier wants tobacco tax reviewed
As black market sales proliferate, Chris Minns has called for the effectiveness of the federal excise to go under the microscope.
- by Max Maddison, Penry Buckley and Perry Duffin
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Development
Glebe Island firms as ‘Plan B’ for housing boost after collapse of ‘mini-city’
The Bays masterplan, which will provide the framework for rezoning the precinct surrounding the metro station, is expected within weeks.
- by Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
Premier opens the door on feral pig bounties. Now the Shooters’ Party wants a ‘right to hunt’
The timing of Chris Minns’ comments sparked speculation of a quid pro quo on workers’ compensation changes, but Labor and the Shooters deny there is a deal.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
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