Labor mates in lobbyland:‘I just get paid more’

Labor mates in lobbyland:‘I just get paid more’

With billions of dollars up for grabs,former politicians and advisers know they can charge handsomely to help big companies gain access to mammoth federal deals.

  • byDavid Crowe

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Lobbyland:Pyne,Feeney open doors in defence

Lobbyland:Pyne,Feeney open doors in defence

A weapons supplier with more than $200 million in federal deals has emerged as one of the best-connected companies in federal politics.

  • byDavid Crowe
Christopher Pyne takes on London

Christopher Pyne takes on London

The former Liberal minister has made a killing under Labor governments at home. Now he’s hoping for a repeat in the UK.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andDavid Estcourt
Dave Sharma and Dan Andrews lead Israel delegation

Dave Sharma and Dan Andrews lead Israel delegation

The NSW senator is teaming up with former Victorian premier Dan Andrews and Zionist Federation president Jeremy Leibler to lead a trip to Israel next month.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Philippines’ Marcos Jr gets red carpet treatment in Australia

Philippines’ Marcos Jr gets red carpet treatment in Australia

The son of notorious dictator Ferdinand Marcos is the only South-East Asian leader to take the Lowy Institute’s stage during next week’s ASEAN summit.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
I’m a consultant,but I support a $3 billion spend on the public service

I’m a consultant,but I support a $3 billion spend on the public service

You can’t replace consultants overnight,and if the government strips back their numbers it’s going to need to pay public servants better salaries.

  • byChristopher Pyne
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Christopher Pyne promises a shoey to NSW Labor MPs

Christopher Pyne promises a shoey to NSW Labor MPs

The former defence minister turned lobbyist was at his entertaining best at a Macquarie Street drinks for Labor members.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andLiam Mannix
Sliding doors moment for Berejiklian,Maguire and Moses

Sliding doors moment for Berejiklian,Maguire and Moses

Gladys Berejiklian’s ex-boyfriend Daryl Maguire almost retained barrister Arthur Moses before his first ICAC appearance five years ago. How different things could have been.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Corporations exploiting ‘weak integrity laws’ to influence government:Report

Corporations exploiting ‘weak integrity laws’ to influence government:Report

A Centre for Public Integrity report says too many former politicians and advisers are being signed up by political donors with “very little time” between the two jobs.

  • byDavid Crowe
Christopher Pyne registers as foreign agent over UAE lobbying

Christopher Pyne registers as foreign agent over UAE lobbying

The former defence minister’s lobby shop has added the United Arab Emirates embassy to its growing client list,which requires registration with the foreign influence transparency scheme.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Christopher Pyne’s fine with hiring old foe

Christopher Pyne’s fine with hiring old foe

Christopher Pyne’s latest lobbyist from Labor land has quite a colourful political history

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell