An appearance in the ICAC is survivable - it helps if no adverse findings are made.
Most voters back the idea of restarting migration at a lower level than before the pandemic,a survey has found,reigniting political debate about big Australia.
Australian Border Force was never notified the migration agent,who flew to Dubai on August 19,had been summonsed to appear before ICAC the following month.
Business groups are concerned skills shortages across the country will weigh on economic growth,but others say too many low-paid temporary migrants could limit wage growth.
Labor’s home affairs spokeswoman said she didn’t know the man was the head of a peak Chinese propaganda body when she met with him.
Health Minister Greg Hunt said “the lives of my children were threatened quite openly some years ago”.
Solidarity among women is critical,but it is not unconditional. An essential condition is accountability.
Tu Le was pitched as the “local” cast aside for Kristina Keneally in Fowler – but ALP members say Le is also a ‘parachuter’,from outside the electorate.
A shallow understanding of identity politics among many on the Left is a significant threat to progressive politics.
The factions control much in the major parties,but it may take the rise of political outsiders to achieve a more representative Australian democracy.
Until Labor’s NSW Right faction can set aside disputes like this and focus on the swathe of seats on offer across Sydney,then the ALP’s path to victory is narrow.