David Pocock
The $100 million windfall that quickly turned from a blessing into a curse
With Barack Obama and Ellen DeGeneres plugging the cause, donations poured into a bushfire emergency fund. Infighting followed.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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- Political leadership
Chalmers must not use the Iran war to squib tough decisions
The treasurer is correct to prepare Australians for what could be a difficult couple of years. But these headwinds can’t be the excuse for policy inertia.
- James Massola
Pocock warns NRL’s $600m PNG push risks undermining rugby in Fiji
Former Wallabies captain turned senator David Pocock says he disagrees with the funding plan set to channel $175m into rugby league development in Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.
- Jonathan Drennan
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- University
Laura’s studies will help fix the health skills shortage. But she can’t afford the unpaid work her degree requires
Modelling has shown it would cost less than $300 million over four years to support allied health students doing mandatory practical placements.
- Nick Newling
Political staffers’ late-night visits to be tracked in safety measure
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann wants the High Court to overturn a civil court finding that he raped Brittany Higgins, and send the matter back to the Federal Court.
- Brittany Busch and Nick Newling
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- Bondi shooting
Crossbench MPs demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction
A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal inquiry.
- Nick Newling and Amber Schultz
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- Resolve Political Monitor
Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce zoom up the politicians’ likeability ladder
After years being among the least-liked MPs in the federal parliament, Pauline Hanson enters 2026 in an unusual position – liked by voters.
- Shane Wright
‘Conflict bait’: How MPs are turning tedious hearings into social media gold
Senators are seeing massive spikes in social media views and followers as they mimic the combative style of US congresspeople.
- Nick Newling
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- Future Fund
Future Fund under fire for business class hotel research trip and Disneyland visit
Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt sent his executive assistant on a business class trip overseas to inspect hotel rooms.
- James Massola
‘Overpaid political hacks’: Public trust lost over jobs for mates
The recommendations of a long-awaited review into political appointments have been set aside by the federal government.
- Brittany Busch and Nick Newling