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Eddie Obeid

Have dodgy pollies really cost Australia $72 billion?

This week The Australia Institute made headlines with a report claiming the nation's corruption (or perception thereof) has cost us $72 billion since 2012. We put the question to TAI's research director Rod Campbell: are we really that dodgy?

The Crikey pocket guide to Australia's fringe-dwelling far-right groups

Please "enjoy" part one of our catalogue of  the fractious, pitiful and scary parties of the far right in Australia.

Turnbull's terrifying new 'espionage' laws endanger many innocent people

This move adds yet another layer on existing legislation that is designed to protect the government from embarrassment, rather than from genuine threats.

Libs eat their young to protect an intergenerational theft racket

That the Liberals are so quick to crush one of their young leaders tells you everything you need to know.

With Australia Day looming, Turnbull and Dutton would do well to remember Cronulla

The Prime Minister and Peter Dutton have taken the low-road in their quest for political capital, and will do nothing but drive communities apart in Victoria and elsewhere.

Republic redux: Australian independence emerges as a key election issue

Formally his political raison d'etre, the Republican movement is now a constant source of embarrassment for Turnbull.

Two men escape from immigration detention, Border Force keeps schtum

To hear Peter Dutton tell it, the real issue is "African crime gangs" in Victoria, but we hear there have been serious issues in Border Force since then -- perhaps should he stick to his knitting?

Keeping the people out of the house of the people: a history of security at Capital Hill

A new security eyesore at Parliament House has left many wondering, how did we get here?

Top four examples of creeping socialism Bronwyn Bishop bravely called out in 2017

Let’s have a look at the best and most memorable 'red scares' Bronny bravely named and shamed this year!

Joyce benches strong players in favour of regional pork-barreling

The Prime Minister should have anticipated the current high level of angst in Coalition ranks over the re-shuffle.