Tell us how you really Teal: Independent MPs blast Labor, Coalition on small business policies
Federal independent MPs Dai Le, Kylea Tink, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender shared their frustrations at the Council of Small Business Organisation Association national summit on Wednesday afternoon.
Peter Strong: What the rise of independents in politics could mean for small business
Many volunteers for independent candidates were small business people. "So why would small business people get involved?" asks Peter Strong.
Labor’s new ministry signals a cultural change in parliament, but can the government deliver?
After 10 years of Liberal leadership, the Australian people have signalled they are ready for a cultural change.
Life experience is more important than ever for an MP, and the recently elected group proves that
As the federal election results have shown, Australians want leaders who understand our lives, instead of just saying they do.
“Teal’ independents bring impressive CVs to Parliament, rather than years of political gaming
From Goldstein to Wentworth with many stops along the way, previous blue and red voters embraced a new colour, a new policy agenda and a new style of politician — professionally qualified beyond all measure.
How one cohort of candidates completely changed the course of Australian politics
These powerful new parliamentary members never wavered from a clear vision, one the Liberals failed to counter.
Liberal Party suffers heavy losses in capital cities as voters demand action on climate
After three years of catastrophic bushfires and floods, the Morrison government’s vague fig leaf of a net zero plan wasn’t enough to convince the electorate it was in any way serious about lowering emissions.