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Sunday, September 15

The last Menzies minister: Jim Forbes' on the big issues

In 2014, Jim Forbes gave his first interview in decades to InDaily – it turned out to be one of his last. Forbes, the final surviving member of the Menzies ministry, died last Saturday at the age of 95. In this interview series, Forbes talks candidly about his career in politics and the big issues of the Menzies era.

Pyne and Bishop face new scrutiny after "shallow" inquiry

Australia’s top bureaucrat ignored crucial pieces of information in a “shallow review” which cleared former ministers Julie Bishop and Christopher Pyne of potential misconduct, a crossbench senator says.

Senator Dean Smith has joined growing calls for the Federal Government to lift the Newstart payment. Photo: AAP/Lukas Coch

Liberal senator breaks ranks on Newstart

A Liberal backbencher has urged his party to increase the dole, backing calls from former prime minister John Howard and the Reserve Bank to raise the Newstart rate.

Pyne and Bishop cleared by inquiry into post-politics jobs

UPDATED | Australia’s top bureaucrat has cleared former ministers Julie Bishop and Christopher Pyne of any potential misconduct over jobs they have accepted since retiring from politics.

President Farnsey, Barnsey or Wright? An Australian head of state beyond politics

Andrew Hunter dreams of an Australian President with more to their outlook and experience than politics, who could help lead the nation through the challenging times ahead.

Conservative MPs baulk at Indigenous voice

Conservative MPs are resisting the creation of an Indigenous voice to federal parliament, with a new pledge on constitutional change sparking fresh divisions within the Coalition government.

PM seeks advice on Pyne's post-politics job

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has written to the head of his department seeking clarification on the ministerial code of conduct in relation to two former high-ranking Liberal colleagues.

Opinion
Tax cuts might be a done deal, but the full package isn't a good deal

Ross Womersley Thursday, July 04
Opinion
Centre-left politics: dead, in crisis, or in transition?

Rob Manwaring / The Conversation Monday, June 24
Opinion
Political silence as extinction crisis escalates

Elaine Bensted / Zoos South Australia Thursday, May 16
Opinion
Do the federal political contenders care about mental health?

Geoff Harris / Mental Health Coalition of South Australia Wednesday, May 15
Opinion
SA will be crucial to make-up of the Senate

Noah Schultz-Byard / The Australia Institute Wednesday, May 15
Politics
Palmer party offers South Australians cash to spruik for Clive

Tom Richardson Tuesday, May 14

News News
Keating wants voters to skewer Dutton's "dark political heart"

Caroline Schelle Tuesday, May 14
News News
PM unsure if home deposit plan will lift prices

Marnie Banger Monday, May 13
Opinion Opinion
Why the law is a poor instrument of economic reform

Morry Bailes Thursday, May 09
News News
SA Senator Tim Storer won't stand at election

Thursday, April 18

federal politics

Liberal senator breaks ranks on Newstart

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