Christopher Pyne
Liberal moderates were in the ‘winner’s circle’ under Turnbull. It’s a different story now
In 2019, there were about 22 members in the group that champions socially progressive causes. Now there are just 12 committed to staying on past the next election.
- by James Massola
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Ray Hadley hits back at ‘lowlife’ Mark Latham in epic radio spray
Mark Latham has been using parliamentary privilege to say all manner of things about his many foes. On Thursday, the shock jock had enough.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Exclusive
Political lobbying
Labor mates in lobbyland: ‘I just get paid more’
With billions of dollars up for grabs, former politicians and advisers know they can charge handsomely to help big companies gain access to mammoth federal deals.
- by David Crowe
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Political lobbying
Lobbyland: Pyne, Feeney open doors in defence
A weapons supplier with more than $200 million in federal deals has emerged as one of the best-connected companies in federal politics.
- by David Crowe
Christopher Pyne takes on London
The former Liberal minister has made a killing under Labor governments at home. Now he’s hoping for a repeat in the UK.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
Dave Sharma and Dan Andrews lead Israel delegation
The NSW senator is teaming up with former Victorian premier Dan Andrews and Zionist Federation president Jeremy Leibler to lead a trip to Israel next month.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Philippines’ Marcos Jr gets red carpet treatment in Australia
The son of notorious dictator Ferdinand Marcos is the only South-East Asian leader to take the Lowy Institute’s stage during next week’s ASEAN summit.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Opinion
Public service
I’m a consultant, but I support a $3 billion spend on the public service
You can’t replace consultants overnight, and if the government strips back their numbers it’s going to need to pay public servants better salaries.
- by Christopher Pyne
Christopher Pyne promises a shoey to NSW Labor MPs
The former defence minister turned lobbyist was at his entertaining best at a Macquarie Street drinks for Labor members.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Liam Mannix
Sliding doors moment for Berejiklian, Maguire and Moses
Gladys Berejiklian’s ex-boyfriend Daryl Maguire almost retained barrister Arthur Moses before his first ICAC appearance five years ago. How different things could have been.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
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Political lobbying
Corporations exploiting ‘weak integrity laws’ to influence government: Report
A Centre for Public Integrity report says too many former politicians and advisers are being signed up by political donors with “very little time” between the two jobs.
- by David Crowe
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