Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia Editors' Picks When the new federal parliament opened last week, a record number of female politicians took their seats: 38% in the House of Representatives and 57%
Simon Holmes à Court, the man behind Climate 200 May 25, 2022 By David Hardaker Editors' Picks There are many benefits to being raised the son of Australia’s first billionaire: private schools; posh homes; networks. But the one you’d least expect is
Climate advocates clamour to address policy wonks with changed government May 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment With the Greens enjoying a swing in voter support at the federal election, and a wave of so-called ‘teal independents’ who have toppled at least
Teal, yes — but what shade of teal? May 20, 2022 By James Murphy Editors' Picks The rise of the so-called “teal Independents” has been one of the major stories of the 2022 federal election. Running in normally-safe Liberal seats, and
PM tells NSW government ‘no’ for proposed offshore petroleum exploration February 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Scott Morrison has denied the permit required for the proposed offshore petroleum exploration permit (PEP-11) between Manly and Newcastle. In a statement on Wednesday, the
Acknowledgement of bullying and sexual harassment for staff as parliament returns February 8, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Federal parliament has acknowledged the bullying, sexual harassment and sexual assault experienced by staff in a statement as MPs resumed sitting for 2022. Prime minister
Diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics sends message but can it lead to change? December 9, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The federal government’s decision not to send officials to the Beijing Winter Olympics has broad support from Labor and some policy experts, but questions surround
Zali Steggall to introduce bill that makes sexual harassment illegal ‘in all circumstances’ March 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Independent MP Zali Steggall has proposed that the Sex Discrimination Act be amended to ensure MPs and judges are held to account for workplace sexual
2020 budget: politicians, industry leaders and think tanks react to government’s plan October 7, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry While Tuesday evening’s federal budget has been met with praise in a range of areas, from tax cuts to mental health support and measures to
National COVID-19 Coordination Commission pay packets revealed May 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The head of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission will receive $267,345 over six months, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has revealed. PM&C’s
Federal ICAC supporters say alleged casino corruption exposes gaps in integrity system July 31, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity will investigate lurid allegations suggesting an unsavoury relationship between Australian Border Force, Crown Resorts, and international criminals, in
Should it be a crime to publish fake news? May 22, 2019 By Sonia Hickey Communications & Technology Integrity campaigners have labelled the spread of disinformation during the recent federal election campaign as ‘intolerable’, and are calling for criminal laws specifically designed to
