The current Lobbyist Register is no longer good enough in a Parliament where anyone can pass or defeat a Bill. Time for it to be extended to every MP.
September, 2010
Why Independents should support means testing private health insurance rebate
Consumers should welcome health minister Nicola Roxon’s announcement that she will reintroduce legislation to means test the private health insurance (PHI) rebate, writes health policy consultant Jennifer Doggett.
Crikey Wrap: The Tea Party takeover
In just a few short years the super conservative and sometimes a little kooky Tea Party movement has come to dominate the political landscape in the US. And now it’s gunning for control of the Republican Party, following massive wins for Tea Party supported nominees at yesterday’s US Primaries.
Rundle: News of the World hacking — this will run and run
A dozen figures are now undertaking legal action against News Ltd, including John Prescott, comedian Steve Coogan and actress Siena Miller, and the number has been growing daily.
Kloppers reignites climate debate
Politicians should be wary of business leaders - such as BHP CEO Marius Kloppers - urging action on issues like climate change.
Get set for discounted flights to the dark side of the moon
Tension is rising in the most unlikely of discounted flights market — rocket rides into space.
Bartholomeusz: testing Turnbull’s NBN mettle
Hopefully Malcolm Turnbull fulfills the mandate given him by Tony Abbott and forces the government to justify spending so much on the NBN on the basis of so little analysis, writes Stephen Bartholomeusz.
Ten punts big on making 6pm-7pm timeslot its own
Ten will introduce an extra hour of news and current affairs, at a cost of $20 million.
Possum: how to double your average income in just four years
Want to double average income in four years? For that’s exactly what happened in the WA town of Ravensthorpe.
Crikey Clarifier: Crikey Clarifier: how does sunscreen work?
Sunscreen. Does it work or is skin cancer still a risk? asks Crikey intern Nick Johns-Wickberg.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The Oz’s vs. the Greens: ‘like a mechanic declaring war on Holden’
Crikey readers have their say.
Morning Market Report: Oz market down as Wall St closes up overnight
Economic reports were disappointing with the NY Empire State Manufacturing index falling unexpectedly, industrial production slowing and warnings of further home price falls on excess supply.
Daily Proposition: Build a fort
Crikey intern Jasmin Pfefferkorn offers a brief step-by-step on how to build an indoor cubby house — or, if we want the Latin name “pillowfort”.
Media briefs: News Ltd sells Fiji Times …. Nokia cuts HTC’s lunch
A government restriction on press freedom has finally forced News Limited to sell the Fiji Times to a local businessman. Plus, Nokia cuts HTC’s lunchbox and other media news of the day.
Video of the Day: Presenting the Vivitar film camera!
Are you tired of those fancy shmancy digital cameras with wires and software and photographs that appear on — egad! — the computer? Remember those idyllic days when you could take your happy snaps on good ol’-fashioned rolls of film? Forget about the past decade of digital camera development and invest in the Vivitar film camera!
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
Kevin Foley is privately fuming about this week’s Budget-related leak. Sources close to the South Australian Treasurer acknowledge that the leak’s identity is much closer to him than an anonymous desk in the public service. In fact, the Treasurer should start asking questions of Jay Weatherill and Paul Caica (from Labor Left), who have been […]
Political snippets: Will Labor have the immigration debate it squibbed in 1988?
The Fitzgerald Report, commissioned by Bob Hawke in 1988 to investigate migration policy, was hidden in a cupboard somewhere but perhaps now is the time to get someone to dust it down.
Crikey Says: Climate debate is back with a bang
Suddenly, serious action on climate change is forcing its way onto the political agenda.
The death of a Sydney policeman. Why?
On 8 September a policeman involved in a drug bust in Blacktown, Sydney, was shot and died soon after. Most people would assume that drug law enforcement reduces violence but that is not necessarily so, writes Dr Alex Wodak.
What’s the latest on climate change?
Despite its lack of prominence in this year’s federal election, the issue of climate change is still chugging along worldwide as more discussion unfolds about what governments can do to tackle environmental issues. Amber Jamieson presents the latest news and reading.
