Charlie Lewis
Reporter @theshufflediary
Charlie writes about industrial relations, politics and culture. Prior to Crikey he worked across government and unions and was a researcher on RN's the Daily Planet. He hosted the Alternative History on Triple R, and is an occasional host on Breakfasters.
The primary appeal of Sgt Pepper has, from the very beginning, been as much about nostalgia as music.
Wanna do what you want, when you want, because you wanna? Just make sure the rules you break are enforced by these guys.
How do you explain the far right? We ask John Safran, who has just spent a lot of time lurking on the fringes.
What was that you were saying about your commitment to a federal ICAC, Bill?
The fallout from the alleged $165 million tax scam continues, refugees always under surveillance on Manus, and TPG to appear at the Senate media inquiry. It's the news you need to know, by Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers.
The government's budget forecast is challenged, while the banks are required to both be more transparent and more secretive and whistleblower Chelsea Manning walks free. It's the news you need to know, by Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers.
Victoria Police are considering whether to charge Cardinal George Pell with historic sex abuse, the fallout from the bank tax continues, and Donald Trump claims he had the "absolute right" to share information with Russia. It's the news you need to know, by Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers.
Small businesses are at risk from ransomware, NAB chairman Ken Henry is furious about the bank tax and Manus Island detainees told their time in the camp is coming to an end. It's the news you need to know, by Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers.
Good morning, early birds.The post-budget polls are out, and Fairfax looks set to spurn the TPG takeover offer (but we haven't heard the last of it). It's the news you need to know, by Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers.
Workers who are on work for the dole are unable to raise issues of training and workplace safety -- and there is no compensation if they get hurt on the job.
