Adam Gartrell
Numbers suggest Malcolm Turnbull's government IS pursuing Tony Abbott's agenda
Adam Gartrell Tony Abbott says the Coalition government is fundamentally unchanged since Malcolm Turnbull took over and now the numbers suggest he's right.
Politicians to keep perks in wake of Bronwyn Bishop 'choppergate' report
Adam Gartrell Federal politicians will keep the vast majority of their parliamentary perks but their spending will be subject greater scrutiny under changes to the entitlements system being considered by the...
The Greens are like a 'cancer': Labor's Sam Dastyari slams 'sell out' Richard Di Natale
Adam Gartrell Labor senator Sam Dastyari has branded the Greens a "cancer" on progressive politics, accusing leader Richard Di Natale of hopping into bed with the far right.
'I can win': Bill Shorten draws election battle lines
Adam Gartrell Bill Shorten says he will put climate change at the centre of his campaign to become prime minister despite the political risks.
Retiring federal politicians will get six-figure pensions for life
Adam Gartrell The majority of federal politicians who have announced their retirement this year will be paid annual pensions of at least $118,000 - and in some cases much more - adding more than $2 million to the...
Report into Michael Lawler's epic sickie from the Fair Work Commission to stay secret
Adam Gartrell The report into former Fair Work Commission vice-president Michael Lawler's epic sickie will be kept secret.
The Hateful Eight on a mission: the Senate crossbench fight to save their skin
Adam Gartrell They're the political equivalent of The Hateful Eight: that motley crew known as the Senate crossbench.
Malcolm Turnbull attacks Senate 'disgrace' as crossbenchers plot revenge
Adam Gartrell Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has branded the 2013 Senate election result "an embarrassment" and the preference deals that delivered power to the micro-parties a "disgrace".
Tony Abbott refuses to comment on Peta Credlin affair claims in new book
Adam Gartrell Tony Abbott has refused to buy into explosive new claims that his colleagues believed he was having an affair with his chief of staff, Peta Credlin.
Malcolm Turnbull to become the first sitting PM to attend Sydney Mardi Gras
Adam Gartrell Malcolm Turnbull will risk a backbench backlash by becoming the first sitting Australian prime minister to attend Mardi Gras.
Gay senator asks Liberal colleagues to have empathy for young people in Safe Schools debate
Judith Ireland and Adam Gartrell The Coalition's first openly gay MP, Dean Smith, has called for empathy in the increasingly heated debate about the Safe Schools program.
Malcolm Turnbull under pressure after George Christensen likens Safe Schools program to paedophile grooming
Adam Gartrell Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is under pressure to slap down a conservative Coalition MP who has likened the Safe Schools anti-bullying program to the grooming work undertaken...
Ray Hadley slams Scott Morrison 'gobbledegook' after Treasurer's no-show
Adam Gartrell Their friendship survived the infamous bible incident but it looks like Treasurer Scott Morrison's chummy relationship with Sydney radio shock jock Ray Hadley could be on the rocks again.
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton vows baby Asha will be returned to Nauru
Adam Gartrell Asylum seeker baby Asha and her family will be returned to Nauru once medical and legal processes are complete, the Turnbull government has vowed.
Scott Morrison: Income tax changes will be 'modest' with GST off the table
Adam Gartrell With GST changes off the table Australians should expect only "modest" income tax relief in this year's budget, Treasurer Scott Morrison says.
Labor MP Gary Gray declares Bill Shorten 'highly unlikely' to win election as WA exodus complete
Adam Gartrell All of federal Labor's West Australian lower house MPs are abandoning ship, with retiring frontbencher Gary Gray declaring the party is "highly unlikely" to win the next election.
Malcolm and Barnaby on a Thelma and Louise road trip but are they heading for the cliff?
Adam Gartrell Finally surrounded, the canyon gaping before them, Malcolm turns to Barnaby and says: "Let's not get caught."
Turnbull government loses another MP as Ian Macfarlane calls it quits
Adam Gartrell Veteran Liberal MP and former minister Ian Macfarlane is leaving politics following his failed bid to defect to the National Party.
Tim Wilson to quit $400,000 'Freedom Commissioner' job to launch run for Parliament
Adam Gartrell Tim Wilson is giving up his $400,000 human rights commission job after officially launching his bid to enter Federal Parliament.
Malcolm Turnbull sacks Stuart Robert over China trip
Adam Gartrell Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has sacked Stuart Robert from his frontbench for breaching ministerial rules during a trip to China.
