Glenn Connley

February 12, 2026

Ted’s final question as deputy leader? (Spoiler: he’s forced to withdraw half of it.)

Shadow Treasurer, Ted O’Brien: Australia’s debt is due to hit $1 trillion over coming months. The Treasurer has spent years dishonestly claiming…

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Nationals’ Sam Birrell recycles the old $275 power bill question.

The Nationals don’t get many QT questions these days, so asking about Labor’s 2022 pledge on power bills (two elections ago) is…

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I don’t run the NACC

The Prime Minister slaps down Tim Wilson, who asks about the CFMEU: Tim Wilson: I refer to his minister’s refusal to answer questions yesterday…

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Crossbench question on housing in Warringah

The first crossbench question of the day goes to the Member for Warringah, independent Zali Steggall: Warringah contains some of the most expensive…

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And we begin on the CFMEU …

Opening question from the Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley: I refer to the report on the CFMEU inquiry into corruption where found that taxpayer…

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February 11, 2026

Commonwealth Bank: Australia’s biggest rip off?

Today the Commonwealth Bank announced its half-yearly profit for the 6 months ending 31 December 2025. Their pretax profit was $7,765 million for those…

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Why limit price gouging crackdown to groceries?

In estimates Senator Nick McKim is grilling Treasury on price gouging. You might remember that at the last election, Labor promised to…

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As rules based order disintegrates under Trump, likelihood of nuclear attack increases

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko, has delivered a chilling warning that a desperate Russia could be emboldened by the collapse…

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First home buyers saddled with record debt

Last year when the government introduced its 5% deposit guarantee we here at The Australia Institute (including Amy) said it would increase…

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Four years on. Ukraine Ambassador addresses the National Press Club

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko, is addressing the National Press Club, ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion…

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