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‘More teeth than Jaws’: Jacqui Lambie considers ultimatum over stronger integrity commission

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Admin

Show of unity by crossbenchers puts Coalition under pressure following Crown casino allegations

The Tasmanian independent Jacqui Lambie says she will consider telling the Morrison government “where to stick their bills” if the Coalition continues to pursue a suboptimal federal integrity commission.

Lambie made the threat during a show of unity by parliamentary crossbenchers on Wednesday about the necessity for stronger accountability measures in response to allegations aired by Nine this week against the casino operator Crown Resorts.

Leaks and loose lips undermine Labor unity ahead of campaign postmortem

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Admin

A decision on the Coalition’s tax cuts is the first item on the agenda as Anthony Albanese aims for aspirational voters

On the Labor side of politics, the beltway saga of Anthony Albanese versus John Setka has grabbed the headlines in recent weeks, with the public spat lumbering towards a decision point at the party’s national executive meeting on July 5.

But the troublesome Setka losing his ALP membership is only one item of business for the looming national executive. Another important consideration for that meeting is Labor’s post-campaign review: who does it, and how broad is the scope of the inquiry.