Yesterday
Labor’s manufacturing fund takes stake in quantum tech company
The National Reconstruction Fund has taken a $13 million stake in Quantum Brilliance, which aims to build an Australian-first facility to make diamonds used in quantum computers.
- Analysis
- Anthony Albanese
‘Albo knows best’: Inside Labor’s discontent with PM
A series of missteps has raised questions about Anthony Albanese’s judgment. Is he too confident in his own instincts?
This Month
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- Big four consultants
What Defence spent on consultants could run submarine fleet for a year
What would Defence’s $811 million in spending on the big five consulting firms in 2022-23 buy? Turns out the answer is quite a lot.
Victoria urged to adopt NSW-style protest laws after synagogue attack
Premier Jacinta Allan on Sunday declined to call the pre-dawn attack terrorism, saying she did not want to risk compromising the police investigation.
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- Tax avoidance
Secret shareholder register overhauled amid privacy fears
A plan to expose the secret beneficial owners of three million unlisted companies and trusts has been overhauled due to fears of identity theft and cybercrime.
Teals back more small business IR exemptions as unions baulk
In a letter to the workplace relations minister, lower-house teal MPs argued smaller firms should not be subject to the same workplace laws as big companies.
How salmon could cost Labor majority government
A fierce backlash over a review into fish farming in Macquarie Harbour in the state’s west that is costing the party votes in battleground electorates.
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- Class action
Why top litigators are worried about a Dutton government
Litigation funders are worried about a crackdown on class action funding if the Coalition wins next year’s election.
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- Legal profession
Treasury head Steven Kennedy backs ASIC, ACCC on barrister pay
The department’s secretary has personally lobbied to end a 13-year freeze on what barristers can earn for doing government work.
November
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- AFR Magazine
Three sliding-doors moments defined ACCC boss Gina Cass-Gottlieb’s life
When Gina Cass-Gottlieb was hired, some said she was too close to big business. She’s instead proven to be a godsend for the federal government.
Emissions fell at one-fifth rate needed to achieve 2030 target: CCA
Emissions fell by 20 per cent of the 15 million tonnes the Climate Change Authority says is needed to achieve Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target.
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- Ports
Darwin Port’s Chinese owner scrambles to stave off forced sale
The possibility Darwin Port could be taken back was welcomed by Coalition MPs who believe the key asset should never have been sold to the Chinese.
- Analysis
- US Votes 2024
The lessons in Trump’s victory for Albanese
Despite many indicators pointing to a period of economic strength, America’s working class did not feel well served by the Democrats and voted for change.
‘I apologise’: McKenzie reveals 16 free flight upgrades
With the media focused on the US presidential election late on Wednesday, Coalition transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie updated her register of interests.
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- Scandal
McKenzie failed to declare more than a dozen free flight upgrades
Pressure has been mounting on Senator Bridget McKenzie since it was revealed last week she had written to Qantas, Virgin and Regional Express for more details.
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- Online gambling
V’landys slams gambling probe, claims NRL betting is least damaging
Peter V’landys doubled down on past claims racing and sports betting are less harmful than lotteries and slammed all 31 recommendations of the parliamentary inquiry.
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- Mergers & acquisitions outlook
ACCC boss implores Coalition, Greens to back merger laws
Gina Cass-Gottlieb calls it the “most critical law change they are going to have to make a decision on in the life of this parliament”.
- Exclusive
- Political lobbying
Rex donated thousands of dollars in free flights to political parties
The regional airline, which is now under administration, flew party officials for no cost during the last two election campaigns, disclosures show.
October
- Analysis
- Scandal
Inside Qantas’ revolving door with Parliament House
The flight upgrade saga engulfing politics this week has shone a light on the grey areas in which political staffers, lobbyists and government regulations executives operate.
Dutton admits soliciting free ride on Rinehart’s jet, backs McKenzie
The opposition leader says his office asked to use the mining magnate’s private jet and supports the changing tunes of his transport spokeswoman.
