Adam Bandt
‘Kouta’ came fourth in the race for Lord Mayor. Now he’s running for federal parliament
The former Souvlaki Hut owner said pro-Palestine protests in the CBD made people uncomfortable, urging Victoria to adopt a NSW-style permit system for protests.
- Paul Sakkal
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Greens pledge $800 in ‘back to school’ money for every state school student
The crossbench party launches its election year with a cost-of-living measure that would cost $10 billion to cover all school charges.
- Olivia Ireland
- Exclusive
- Resolve Political Monitor
Young voters slip away from Greens after year of cost-of-living clashes
Those aged 18 to 34 have shifted their support towards the two major parties over the past three months.
- David Crowe
Bandt will demand Medicare expansion from Albanese in hung parliament
The Greens leader admitted in an interview with this masthead that contentiously stymying Labor’s agenda had “not always been pretty” but was necessary due to Labor’s “tepid” approach to governing.
- Paul Sakkal
Albanese, Dutton reflect on 2024 in Christmas messages
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton gave thanks to essential staff working over the holiday period.
- Olivia Ireland
‘Incredibly disrespectful’: MPs back calls to change racist station name
The name Arden is completely inappropriate for one of the new Metro Tunnel stations, state Greens leader Ellen Sandell says.
- Carolyn Webb
- Analysis
- Political leadership
After a blur of bills, Albanese and Dutton must sharpen their focus for the fight ahead
The frantic passage of 31 bills in a day has a real downside as the changes will be a blur to many voters. In fact, they were blur to some in parliament.
- David Crowe
- Updated
- Political leadership
World-first social media ban for the young passes in rush of bills
The government managed to rush through a range of laws, as Peter Dutton challenged Anthony Albanese to call an election.
- David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
- Exclusive
- Workplace culture
Greens senator bullying complaints in legal limbo
Adam Bandt will have to confront the bullying complaints made about Senator Dorinda Cox after the parliament support service stopped looking at them.
- James Massola
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
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