David Pocock
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.
- by Jenna Price
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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.
- by Paul Sakkal
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‘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.
- by David Crowe
What Tim Smith did next
Here at CBD, we are fans of resurrection stories.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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.
- by Matthew Knott
Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me
How does Canberra’s most shredded politician stay fit? Angus Thompson underwent five days of pain involving heavy weights, burning abs – and a winter dip in frigid waters.
- by Angus Thompson
Living like Australia’s most shredded senator for a week
Reporter Angus Thompson followed David Pocock's fitness and diet regimen – and it nearly killed him.
Opinion
Climate crisis
In 2022, I left court in tears. Standing in parliament felt like deja vu
Protecting current and future young Australians from the impacts of climate change is all we ask from our politicians. But still, they refuse to safeguard us.
- by Anjali Sharma
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