‘Going into politics has taught me I’ve got more courage than I thought’

‘Going into politics has taught me I’ve got more courage than I thought’

Two years ago,she was a “shy”,reluctant pollie. Now Allegra Spender’s navigating the fallout from tragedies at home and abroad.

  • byDeborah Snow

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‘Forced from their homes’:Inner city threatened by luxury apartment developers

‘Forced from their homes’:Inner city threatened by luxury apartment developers

Federal Teal MP Allegra Spender wants stronger heritage protections in Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay to stop developers knocking down ageing residential blocks for luxury apartments.

  • byAndrew Taylor
Stop using Trump-like tactics on climate change,independent MPs warn Dutton

Stop using Trump-like tactics on climate change,independent MPs warn Dutton

Teal independents,who won seats from the Coalition’s heartland at the 2022 election,say Peter Dutton’s climate policies will hurt the economy and environment.

  • byShane Wright
Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups

Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups

Teal independent MP Allegra Spender is leading a chorus of technology start-ups and investors criticising the government’s proposed superannuation changes.

  • byDavid Swan
Move over,Met Gala:Labor’s budget night bash the big ticket in town

Move over,Met Gala:Labor’s budget night bash the big ticket in town

Tickets to a Labor budget night fundraiser have sold out. The Liberals,meanwhile,can’t fill their tables.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
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The spare-bedroom solution to the housing crisis

The spare-bedroom solution to the housing crisis

Australia’s housing crisis will worsen in coming years. Independent MP Allegra Spender has a simple plan to help fix it.

  • byRachel Clun
Steve Price goes to grand prix,but says the event must go

Steve Price goes to grand prix,but says the event must go

After three decades of high-octane fandom,the Project host wants to run Melbourne’s grand prix out of town.

  • byNoel Towell andKishor Napier-Raman
Last year,Labor’s budget party suffered a PR disaster. This year,things might be more lucrative

Last year,Labor’s budget party suffered a PR disaster. This year,things might be more lucrative

Budget week isn’t just about spinning the state of the nation’s coffers – it’s an ideal opportunity for political parties to boost their own.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Why Allegra Spender will never join the Liberal Party

Why Allegra Spender will never join the Liberal Party

If the Liberal Party wants any hope of winning back seats like Wentworth – and government – it’ll need new policies,not just the odd fresh candidate.

  • byMargot Saville
Cross-party MPs back Jewish community push to outlaw doxxing

Cross-party MPs back Jewish community push to outlaw doxxing

People who publish identifying information with malicious intent could face jail under proposed changes to the federal Criminal Code.

  • byChip Le Grand