David Pocock
- Opinion
- Political donations
Labor and the Coalition are poised to launch a major attack on our democracy
This new donations bill will starve small parties and independents of the cash they need to compete while fattening up the coffers of the big players.
- Jenna Price
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Getting elected to parliament for less than $800,000? ‘Rubbish’, Lambie says
Independent senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are crucial votes on Labor’s electoral donations bill. They’re not happy with it at the moment.
- Olivia Ireland
- Exclusive
- Resolve Political Monitor
The pollies we like to like – and the ones we love to hate
Voters have deemed Jacqui Lambie to be the nation’s most likeable federal politician, after a year in which many others have taken a popularity hit.
- David Crowe
- Opinion
- Political leadership
How Albanese threw Plibersek – and the rest of us – under the bus
It’s pretty clear Albanese feels threatened by his environment minister, but many of his colleagues were unhappy when he scuppered her deal to secure Labor’s environmental reforms.
- Jenna Price
Disempowered now have a voice. Let’s not hit the mute button
I am deeply hurt by Josh Szeps’ attempt to justify Alan Jones’ behaviour. As a victim of similar alleged abuse, I know how damaging such actions can be. Unlike Szeps, many of us lack the platform to speak out or defend ourselves.
Palmer plots High Court challenge as teals slam election funding overhaul
Labor argues keeping United States-style mega-spending out of politics is a good thing for Australian democracy.
- Paul Sakkal
- Exclusive
- Social media
‘Deeply flawed’: Truth bill on the brink in Senate showdown
Key senators are blockading a divisive government plan to crack down on lies in major public debates.
- David Crowe
Treasury and Chalmers each doing their jobs
Surely it is better that the Treasurer makes decisions based on rigorous analysis by a qualified public service rather than setting policy on the advice or wants of interest groups? Why can’t there be a sensible debate about negative gearing before the media insists on statements ruling “in” or “out” a policy before the analysis is even completed?
Fix housing crisis by reducing capital gains
The product of the decision was the creation of a Ponzi scheme where the fastest way to a quick buck was through capital gains on housing. House prices are now more than 10 times the average annual earnings. This investment in housing was not for income from rent but capital gain, and the tax advantages it provides.
‘Payman is correct’: Senators call for parliament staff overhaul
Crossbench senators who would not usually agree on anything are united. They want the prime minister stripped of the power to decide MPs’ staffing levels.
- Matthew Knott
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