Former Labor attorney-general to be new head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission
Robert McClelland, who is currently deputy chief justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court, replaces Paul Brereton at the top of the commission.
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View from The Hill: Shoebridge and his defiant senator at loggerheads over leave
Jordan Steele-Johns and leader David Shoebridge lock horns as the Greens’ crisis escalates dramatically.
Grattan on Friday: Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut
The Albanese governments latest budget has faced many hurdles. With sour economic news increasing the pressure on the government.
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Greens Senator Steele-John to be investigated
The Western Australian Greens will investigate the allegations against the senator.
Senate throws out budget plan to remove health insurance top up for older people
The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to cut the private health insurance rebate for people 65 and older.
View from The Hill: everyone is on the lookout for Albanese-Chalmers tension
The ins and outs of the Albanese-Chalmers relationship is in the wider context of the positioning for the succession.
Jim Chalmers warns progressives not to ‘mock’ One Nation voters
By directly acknowledging the seriousness of One Nation’s support, Chalmers is underscoring that the party is a threat to Labor, not just to the Coalition.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Frydenberg plans to keep speaking out
The former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader said he’s still deciding whether to make a political comeback, which he’ll announce in the new year.
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