More regional grants splashed on Coalition targeted seats

More regional grants splashed on Coalition targeted seats

Another grants program that splashed cash in electorates the coalition was targeting is facing scrutiny from cross-bench MPs who want an investigation.

  • byJonathan Kearsley

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'Corporate scumbag':Senator slams ExxonMobil for not paying tax

'Corporate scumbag':Senator slams ExxonMobil for not paying tax

Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick labelled ExxonMobil Australia's boss a"shameless corporate tax dodger"over his company's record.

  • byAngus Livingston andJennifer Duke
Visa outsourcing plan thrown into doubt by Home Affairs advice
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Visa outsourcing plan thrown into doubt by Home Affairs advice

A $1 billion plan to outsource Australia’s visa processing system could be derailed by crossbench senators after warnings the changes likely need legislation.

  • byAnthony Galloway
Official history of Australia's peacekeeping efforts in East Timor back on track

Official history of Australia's peacekeeping efforts in East Timor back on track

The project has been hampered by allegations of interference and attempted censorship by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

  • byMichael Koziol
Bridget McKenzie set for fresh scrutiny over $100 million'slush fund'role

Bridget McKenzie set for fresh scrutiny over $100 million'slush fund'role

Cabinet Minister Bridget McKenzie is poised to face fresh parliamentary scrutiny over her role in administering a $100 million government"slush fund".

  • byRob Harris andAngus Livingston
Some of the most predatory companies thrive in times of disaster
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Some of the most predatory companies thrive in times of disaster

Loopholes in the law continue to allow unscrupulous"storm chaser"operators to prey on victims of natural disasters.

  • byElizabeth Minter
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Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019:Politics

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019:Politics

Scott Morrison:“Cunning. A little Machiavellian. And not to be underestimated."Plus:Jacqui Lambie and Philip Lowe.

  • byKonrad Marshall
Greens in late bid to delay Morrison government's union-busting legislation

Greens in late bid to delay Morrison government's union-busting legislation

Attorney-General Christian Porter appears on the verge of securing support to pass the government's union-busting legislation before Christmas,but a last-minute intervention may still delay its passage.

  • byDana McCauley
'Could be one of Australia's biggest strategic blunders':Push for inquiry into East Timor gas project

'Could be one of Australia's biggest strategic blunders':Push for inquiry into East Timor gas project

The government is being urged to support an inquiry into a controversial East Timor gas project in a bid to stop China gaining access to a port 500km off Darwin.

  • byAnthony Galloway
Christian Porter closes in on passing union-busting bill

Christian Porter closes in on passing union-busting bill

Attorney-General Christian Porter appears close to winning crossbench support to pass the government's industrial relations bill next week.

  • byDana McCauley
'Fraught issue':Religious nursing homes,hospitals to be able to discriminate on staffing

'Fraught issue':Religious nursing homes,hospitals to be able to discriminate on staffing

The religious discrimination bill has been updated to allow religious hospitals and nursing homes to employ staff based on their religious beliefs.

  • byJudith Ireland