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Nationals Seafood BBQ at Parliament House, Canberra. 26th November, 2024.

At Parliament House your MPs are working hard. Attending parties

It is the final sitting week of federal parliament for the year and the social calendar is packed.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman

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The coalition that cooks together: Bridget McKenzie (left), David Littleproud and Peter Dutton at the Nationals’ barbecue on Tuesday.

A tale of two parties: Nats throw another scallop on the barbie as Greens mark a different vibe

It is the final sitting week of federal parliament for the year and the social calendar is packed – and so was the buffet at the Nationals’ seafood barbecue.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Flight upgrades

Flight upgrades for work OK, but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks

The Resolve Political Monitor found voters were divided on upgrades, but Coalition MP Bridget McKenzie is still pushing for a Senate inquiry into the PM’s trips.

  • Paul Sakkal
Shadow transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie.

McKenzie apologises, declares 16 free flight upgrades

The opposition transport spokeswoman led the attack on Anthony Albanese over allegations he sought better seats from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce.

  • Paul Sakkal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former Qantas chief Alan Joyce.

Qantas flights taken by the political class tens of millions of dollars dearer than competitor

Politicians are not booking the cheapest flight available, as they are meant to, preferring Qantas instead, which is costing taxpayers billions and hurting its competitor.

  • Paul Sakkal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has emphatically denied seeking flight upgrades from Qantas.

An invite to the Chairman’s Lounge would perk anyone up. But MPs should pay for it

Bipartisanship is alive and well in Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, where politicians are on a unity ticket to protect the greatest perk of all.

  • Jacqueline Maley
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Shadow Transport Minister Bridget McKenzie.

The remarkable hide of Bridget McKenzie

Dutton may have a glass jaw, but the same can’t be said of McKenzie, who will not let her own chequered record deter her from her pursuit of the prime minister.

  • Nick Bonyhady
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has emphatically denied seeking flight upgrades from Qantas.

‘Massive sook-up’: PM compares treatment to Rudd, Gillard over Qantas saga

Anthony Albanese told ministerial colleagues at a meeting on Wednesday night that Labor was held to a higher standard than the Coalition.

  • Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Save Albert Park president Peter Goad, has just turned 100.

He’s just turned 100 – and he’s gearing up for the fight of his life against the Australian grand prix

For 22 years, Peter Goad, who turned 100 on Tuesday, has fought his good fight as the longest-serving president of Save Albert Park group.

  • Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Calum Jaspan
Peter Dutton is often short on detail.

Dutton has a peculiar obsession with details. Perhaps he could offer some of his own

We know Peter Dutton likes calling for details. It’s become his familiar response to just about anything the government puts up. But when it comes to his plan for a nuclear revolution? Well ...

  • Shaun Carney

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