Competing car policies.

Commuters subsidising tax breaks for wealthy Kooyong EV drivers:McKenzie

Coalition transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie has left the door open to a road user charge,saying those who can afford to buy an EV should pay their way.

  • Olivia Ireland

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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton go head to head in second leaders’ debate.Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton go head to head in second leaders’ debate.

Politicians’ shallow slogans sidestep the important issues

The leaders’ debate reinforced the alarming state of Australian politics,writes Zachary Andrew.

Nationals frontbencher Bridget McKenzie said she did not have evidence for her claims Russia and China had disparaged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

‘It is accurate’:Website stands by controversial Russian aircraft story

Indonesia’s foreign ministry has left open the prospect of regular Russian military visits to the nation,saying it welcomed co-operation with friendly nations.

  • Matthew Knott
Peter Dutton and Bridget McKenzie on the campaign trail.

‘I was wrong’:Coalition frontbencher apologises for saying Russia and China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow,one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as PM.

  • Matthew Knott
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Coalition senators swing behind Pauline Hanson’s push for her own trans inquiry

Eighteen Coalition senators sided with Pauline Hanson,despite Peter Dutton telling them to avoid culture wars and support the government’s existing review.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Nationals Seafood BBQ at Parliament House,Canberra. 26th November,2024.

At Parliament House your MPs are working hard. Attending parties

It is the final sitting week of federal parliament for the year and the social calendar is packed.

  • Stephen Brook andKishor Napier-Raman
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Flight upgrades for work OK,but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks

The Resolve Political Monitor found voters were divided on upgrades,but Coalition MP Bridget McKenzie is still pushing for a Senate inquiry into the PM’s trips.

  • Paul Sakkal
Shadow transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie.

McKenzie apologises,declares 16 free flight upgrades

The opposition transport spokeswoman led the attack on Anthony Albanese over allegations he sought better seats from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce.

  • Paul Sakkal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former Qantas chief Alan Joyce.

Qantas flights taken by the political class tens of millions of dollars dearer than competitor

Politicians are not booking the cheapest flight available,as they are meant to,preferring Qantas instead,which is costing taxpayers billions and hurting its competitor.

  • Paul Sakkal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has emphatically denied seeking flight upgrades from Qantas.

An invite to the Chairman’s Lounge would perk anyone up. But MPs should pay for it

Bipartisanship is alive and well in Qantas Chairman’s Lounge,where politicians are on a unity ticket to protect the greatest perk of all.

  • Jacqueline Maley