Glenn Connley

March 31, 2026

Global democracy at its lowest ebb in 48 years

Global democracy watchdog the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute at Gothenburg University, has released its Democracy Report for 2026. It’s a sobering read….

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Government welcomes Fair Work Commission decision on young adults’ wages

Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Amanda Rishworth: Our government made a submission again to the Fair Work Commission calling for an…

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PM to meet with the brother of murdered aid worker Zomi Frankcom today

Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall: Two years after an Israeli air strike unlawfully killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza, Israel…

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Liberals, Nationals to oppose an expanded Parliament that could bring them fresh blood

Liberal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan called a press conference today to announce that they will be opposing any move to expand…

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Two questions on the number of MPs

Answer 1 – Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese: Let me make this as clear as I possibly can. I am more than satisfied…

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Recognising the skills of migrants

Independent Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender: One third of all occupations in Australia are in shortage. Yet. Australia has 253,000 permanent migrants…

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Servo’s without fuel – update from Energy Minister

Energy Minister, Chris Bowen: In New South Wales, out of 2400 service stations, there are currently 247 without diesel, 61 total stock…

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First Dixer also on fuel prices

Member for Leichhardt, Matt Smith: How is the Albanese Labor government taking action to assist Australian families, farmers and businesses who are…

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Question Time begins. (I must have missed the bit where the Opposition patented the idea of cutting fuel excise.)

Angus Taylor, Opposition Leader: How can Australians have any confidence in the Prime Minister’s leadership through this crisis, when his position changes…

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Midnight Oil and Missy Higgins Lead Push for Gas Export Tax

Midnight Oil, Missy Higgins and around 150 other prominent musicians have added their voices to the growing chorus of Australians calling on…

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