Inquiries and the lost art of ministerial accountability

Ministers used to own departmental stuff-ups, and resign. Today, an inquiry is held, with a finding somewhere down the track when hopefully the public has moved on. Morry Bailes asks: what happened to accountability?

Pyne discussed post-politics consulting job while Minister

Former defence minister Christopher Pyne spoke with EY about his life after politics while still an MP, before accepting a defence-focused role with the professional services giant.

Former Defence Industry minister Christopher Pyne is under fire for taking a defence consulting job soon after leaving parliament. Photo: AAP/David Mariuz

Labor considers Pyne consulting job inquiry

Labor is considering calls for an inquiry into former Defence Industry minister Christopher Pyne’s controversial new job with a consultancy firm.