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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.

  • David Crowe

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The finances of Sargon, founded by Phillip Kingston, is being examined in the Federal Court.

‘Capital raising is dead’: Failed fintech Sargon has its finances put under microscope

Liquidators are questioning witnesses in the Federal Court about the finances of failed fintech venture Sargon, over allegations the company potentially traded while insolvent.

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey
Former Labor communications miniser Stephen Conroy is going to chair Pennytel.

Stephen Conroy set to take the baton from Matildas

The former Labor communications minister is likely to become the next chair of the Australian Professional leagues, the body running the A-Leagues.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Liam Mannix
Kim Carr’s three-decade stint in Parliament came to an end on Thursday.

Before he turns off the lights, Kim Carr has a message for his colleagues

The factional brawler from the ALP’s Left, who has retired from politics, says he has been vindicated on an issue he has championed during his time in politics.

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey
Service Stream shares are up on today's NBN upgrade announcement.

The NBN upgrade isn't a backflip, it's a forward roll

NBN Co has announced a massive new investment in upgrading the speeds of the network but it's not an embarrassing backflip to Labor's original all-fibre plan.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard

Howard labels China a 'transgressor' who faces immense problems

The former Australian prime minister believes rising affluence among a growing number of citizens will see them reject China's authoritarian leadership.

  • Farrah Tomazin
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Stephen Conroy is departing as the executive director of Responsible Wagering Australia.

Conroy cashes out at Responsible Wagering

The revolving door at Responsible Wagering Australia, the industry group for some of the country’s largest bookies, had been spinning rapidly over the past month.

  • Kylar Loussikian and Samantha Hutchinson
Broadcaster Alan Jones gave a pep talk to new Liberal MPs at a function hosted by lobbyist Michael Kauter,

Alan Jones tells the Liberal troops to go for fear campaigns

"Don’t be worried about running a fear campaign, because Australians are afraid," the broadcaster told new Liberal recruits.

  • Michael Koziol and Samantha Hutchinson
Former Labor Minister Stephen Conroy.

Stephen Conroy dropped from TV lobby group wishlist after May election

Former Labor heavyweight Stephen Conroy narrowly missed out on becoming chairman of the television industry's lobby group after a surprise Federal Election result sent the broadcasters back to the drawing board.

  • Jennifer Duke
Bronte Capital's John Hempton talked about the downside of Barbie maker Mattel in an interview with the Columbia Business School newsletter.

Wisdom of Bronte high-flyer featured in US student newsletter

Financier John Hempton has got a guest spot in the Columbia Business School’s student newsletter Graham & Doddsville.

  • Kylar Loussikian and Samantha Hutchinson

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