Disempowered now have a voice. Let’s not hit the mute button

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.

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Palmer plots High Court challenge as teals slam election funding overhaul

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.

  • byPaul Sakkal
‘Deeply flawed’:Truth bill on the brink in Senate showdown
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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.

  • byDavid Crowe
Treasury and Chalmers each doing their jobs

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

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

‘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.

  • byMatthew Knott
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Bleeding knees,burning abs:I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me

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.

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Living like Australia’s most shredded senator for a week
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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.

In 2022,I left court in tears. Standing in parliament felt like deja vu

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.

  • byAnjali Sharma
Loophole allows alcohol advertising to be broadcast during the Wiggles
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Loophole allows alcohol advertising to be broadcast during the Wiggles

Independent senator says the government must close a loophole in laws protecting children from alcohol advertising on free-to-air television.

  • byMike Foley
This $24m website should let you compare medical fees. Only 20 doctors have used it

This $24m website should let you compare medical fees. Only 20 doctors have used it

“So,over $1 million per doctor on the website?” Senator David Pocock asked department officials at budget estimates.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos