Jacqui Lambie

‘Addiction to secrecy’: opposition and crossbench slam Labor’s ‘undemocratic’ changes to FoI – including charging fees
The proposed changes, which the government claims are needed to combat AI-generated requests, would also reduce what documents can be released
The Guardian - AU
4 min read
Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light
A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.
AAP
5 min read
PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes
Labor's proposed changes to how people can appeal a Defence decision to refuse honours and awards have failed to secure the backing of a parliamentary inquiry.
AAP
3 min read
Failed Liberal candidate for Kooyong to make tilt for state seat – as it happened
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The Guardian - AU
54 min read
Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower's ordeal
Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.
AAP
5 min read
Andrew Leigh backs cancellation of Israeli MP’s visa – as it happened
All the day’s news as it unfolded
The Guardian - AU
50 min read
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Senator Tammy Tyrrell on wild days in Tasmania
Tasmanian politics has been thrown into chaos after a Labor motion of no confidence forced Premier Jeremy Rockliff to either resign or call for a new election. The premier opted for the latter, with Tasmanians to vote on July 19, only something over a year into the four-year term.
The Conversation
5 min read
Q+A follows The Project onto the scrap heap – so where to now for non-traditional current affairs?
Two long-running television current affairs programs are coming to an end at the same time, driving home the fact that no matter what the format, they have a shelf life.
The Conversation
6 min read
Flying shoes, a viral BLM speech and that leather jacket: Q+A’s most memorable moments
The ABC’s storied panel show is ending after 18 years – but its polarising topics and infamous arguments will live on in Australia’s collective memory
The Guardian - AU
10 min read
Shock NSW Senate result as One Nation beats Labor to win final seat
The button was pressed to electronically distribute preferences for the New South Wales Senate today. All analysts expected Labor to win the final seat, for a three Labor, two Coalition, one Green result. Instead, One Nation won the final seat, for a two Labor, two Coalition, one Green and one…
The Conversation
6 min read