Katy Gallagher
After Lehrmann saga, Reynolds doubts watchdog will stop ‘weaponisation’
Independent MPs slammed parliament’s new standards agency, saying it was a toothless major party “stitch-up”, while Linda Reynolds called its creators “hypocritical”.
- by Olivia Ireland
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TV companies launch last-minute bid to block total gambling ad ban
Three senior Albanese ministers have argued a blanket ban on sports bet promotions would cripple revenue for free-to-air TV in difficult times.
- by David Crowe, Paul Sakkal and Chris Barrett
Higgins ‘steadfast in truth’ after Reynolds alleges plan to damage her career
The former defence industry minister is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over July 2023 social media posts.
- by Angus Thompson
Third-largest budget surplus soon to turn into a sea of red ink
Lower spending has helped the budget show the third-largest surplus on record. But it is likely the nation’s finances will shift from the black into the red.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Political leadership
Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers
Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
- by James Massola
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Political leadership
MPs, staffers could face hefty fines, jail for not reporting assaults, harassment
Individuals could be jailed for up to 15 years or fined up to $3 million if they don’t act on a parliamentary employee’s complaint.
- by Olivia Ireland
The five key pressures on the budget – and how they’ve blown out over time
Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher promised to rein in the five fiscal horsemen of the budget apocalypse. But have they?
- by Shane Wright
So what is Albonomics, and what will it mean for Australia?
When he came to power, the prime minister’s economic priorities were hard to discern. Two years on, his vision is clear.
- by Shane Wright
No scorched earth: Chalmers promises budget spending as economy slows
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is poised to deliver a second successive budget surplus, but deficits in coming years to support the economy.
- by Shane Wright
An extra $25 billion not enough to guarantee more budget surpluses
Jim Chalmers will deliver his third budget on May 14. Extra tax, which has bolstered the past two budgets, won’t be enough to offset extra spending.
- by Shane Wright
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher reveals taking antidepressants after personal tragedy
Katy Gallagher has told former prime minister Julia Gillard she hit the “bottom of the bottom” after the tragic death of her fiance.
- by Olivia Ireland
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