Premium Insights and analysis What does it mean when the prime minister wants to cut back on crossbench staffing? Editors' Picks There’s a range of implications for taking the garden shears to crossbench funding for parliamentary staff.
Fury over Albanese decision to slash crossbench staff June 27, 2022 By Chris Johnson Federal The PM wrote to crossbench MPs and senators on Friday advising that the independents would only be able to employ one parliamentary adviser.
Five tips for the APS in helping ministers deal with an independent crossbench May 27, 2022 By Brenton Prosser Career Advice Some tips for the APS in helping their incoming minister navigate the new sea of teal in parliament.
Election 2022: I’m Julia and I’m here to help May 20, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal An Adelaide café turned into a campaign stop for Anthony Albanese as he caught up with Julia Gillard the day before Australia votes.
Plan to ‘kill’ proposal that will give national cabinet immunity from scrutiny September 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Senator Rex Patrick has proposed an amendment that will challenge keeping the deliberations of the national cabinet secret.
