Pork barreling


Abjorensen: Vaile’s breathtaking contempt for democracy

The arrogance coupled with ignorance exhibited by Nats’ leader and deputy PM Mark Vaile over the Auditor-General’s report on the Regional Partnerships rort that indicates just why this government is so on the nose, writes Norman Abjorensen.

Beyond Quah: four other weirdos to vote for

Here are some fruity candidates who are determined to liven this year’s election up, writes Cam Smith.

Brandis indulges in some last minute arts porking

The Federal Government went into caretaker mode around midday yesterday but not before some last minute micro-pork barreling, writes Glenn Dyer.

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