Glenn Connley

March 5, 2026

Labor’s failed FOI restrictions have no friends in the Senate

And just like that, half an hour later, the FOI Bill that wasted so much time has been pulled. What comes next?…

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ACF reveals text exchange which exposes gas giant Woodside’s extraordinary access to government

The Australian Conservation Foundation, now led by former Greens leader Adam Bandt, has just released this statement: A barrage of almost 200…

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Here we go again

Francesca Albanese’s scheduled appearance as part of “Constellations: Not Writers’ Week”, the grassroots replacement for Adelaide Writers’ Week, at a venue in…

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Victory for democracy as Albanese government pulls its attempt to limit Freedom of Information rights

In the Senate as we speak – the Albanese government, represented by Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, is moving to discharge (pull) its Freedom…

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Liberal shadow ministers are not equipped to develop policy, but donors and interest groups are keen to help

The Liberal review of the last election includes this remarkable comment: “The campaign also had the benefit of the vast experience of…

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Mark Carney is in the building. Rockstar reception for Canadian PM ahead of Parliamentary address

Fresh from calling out Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu on the legality of their military operation in Iran, Canadian Prime Minister Mark…

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Paterson and Chalmers have “a moment” in the press gallery corridor

There was an awkward moment in the press gallery this morning, as Senior Liberal and Labor figures bumped into each other in…

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DFAT crisis response teams headed to Middle East

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she’s dispatching six consular crisis support teams to the Middle East to help stranded Australians get out…

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Opposition would support military repatriation flights out of Middle East

Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson says the opposition would support the use of military planes to get Australians out of the war…

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Inquiry to explore racism faced by First Nations people

First Nations people are set to be heard in a parliamentary inquiry aimed at ending racism, hate and violence within the community….

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