Politicians' perks
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Anika Wells is a talent. She could be PM one day, but Albanese should sack her as sports minister
Imagine the booing of cricket fans if she dares to turn up at the Boxing Day Test.
- James Massola
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- Opinion
- Political leadership
Here’s an unpopular view about politicians: we need to give them post-politics jobs
When most MPs leave office, they’re unpopular and almost unemployable. If we want to stop them becoming lobbyists, we need to give them something to do.
- Jacqueline Maley
- Opinion
- Opinion
Roger Cook’s getting paid another $13k a year. Here’s what he should spend it on
Premier Roger Cook was given a $13,740 pay bump with a stroke of the pen from the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.
- Hamish Hastie
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- WA Parliament
Labor’s mad scramble to fix ‘invalid appointment’ of man in charge of WA politicians’ salaries
Labor will introduce an amendment to laws governing the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal on Tuesday to patch up the 2021 appointment of former Barnett government minister John Day.
- Hamish Hastie
Queensland politicians granted up to $6500 for home security upgrades
After years of political debate over Queensland law and order policies, MPs will be given a special allowance to better secure their own homes.
- Sean Parnell
- Exclusive
- Political expenses
Flight upgrades for work OK, but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks
The Resolve Political Monitor found voters were divided on upgrades, but Coalition MP Bridget McKenzie is still pushing for a Senate inquiry into the PM’s trips.
- Paul Sakkal
Booze lobby calls in former ACT Liberal leader for help
Can ex-Canberra Liberal leader Alistair Coe help Alcohol Beverages Australia make a splash in the corridors of power? CBD is doubtful.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Federal MPs get extra staff at cost of $159 million, but it’s nothing to do with Rugg v Ryan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says giving every member of parliament an extra electorate staffer will help them deal with social media and growing constituencies.
- James Massola
- Editorial
- Opinion
ICAC finding does not erase shameful episode of public governance
The corruption watchdog found nothing unlawful about the attempted appointment of John Barilaro as New York trade commissioner.
- The Herald's View
EV revolution lost on Australia’s politicians as they cling to petrol cars
Just three of Australia’s 227 federal MPs have chosen fully electric vehicles as their taxpayer-funded cars.
- Cameron Atfield