Australia deserves a better left populist than Max Chandler-Mather
If the popular Greens MP can’t make room for evidence, then young progressives have misplaced their hope in him.
Why is whistleblower David McBride on a podcast for far-right conspiracists?
The ‘Afghan Files’ whistleblower has enjoyed too little scrutiny from those on the left.
Outgoing ministers can no longer keep their secrets buried. What could be unearthed?
Christian Porter, Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese. Whose ministerial secrets could be aired after a Federal Court closed a dodgy loophole?
Australian spies tight-lipped on new deal with the US that allows intelligence agencies to tap phones abroad
The deal was signed by the Morrison government in 2021 and brought into effect earlier this year. But how often is it actually being used?
ISIS-K terror attack in Russia exposed Putin’s failures to protect ordinary people
Vladimir Putin’s response to ISIS-K’s attack on a Moscow theatre is expected to be severebut does little to cover the enormous failures of his much feared security services.
An unusual Israel trip participant, Sky’s aversion to facts, and the ABC settles
This week’s Media Briefs brings you a most unusual AIJAC trip participant, along with some rogue corrections and a settlement in a big case for Victorian politics.
What the hell has Tim Wilson been up to lately (other than tweeting cringe)?
Lover of cringe politics rejoice: former Liberal MP Tim Wilson is going to be back on the campaign trail.
Which do you want, corporate profits or competition? Think carefully
We need divestiture powers to curb corporate abuses like price gouging — but remember that super funds own a large chunk of these companies.
The Jacqui Lambie Experience triumphs with absolutely no policies
Jacqui Lambie’s tactics are both a perfectly legitimate way to campaign, and maddening to anyone who believes in generative politics.
‘Truthful, not neutral’: Why the ABC’s ‘impartiality’ warning isn’t the full story
New journalism students are pushing back against the old school of impartiality — the idea of which has merit but is built on shifting sands.
Calls renew for Australia’s corporate religious institutions to pay ‘fair share’ of tax
‘Why should the amount of tax paid by a cereal company or an aged care manager depend on the religious beliefs of their board?’
Labor’s refugee-bashing bill is terrible law. Minority government can’t come soon enough
‘It is bad law, in flagrant disregard of our international human rights obligations.’
Do Dan Andrews stans give a shit about integrity?
For a decade, Victorian ombudsman Deborah Glass tried to hold Labor to account. For her efforts she was smeared by the party’s supporters.
Hansard scrubs Reynolds’ Higgins slip, Taiwan talking points revealed, and NBC’s ‘both sides’ fail
This week we go behind the scenes of Australia’s diplomatic response to the Taiwanese election, and note a bit of generous editing in Hansard.
Crikey has spoken to Qantas engineers about the ongoing issues plaguing the airline.
The government is keen to demonstrate it is listening to young people. But what exactly is all that listening amounting to?
Police boss’ optics problem, Nine exec finally departs, and a timeline of anger at Aunty
This week’s Media Briefs chronicles uproar at the ABC over Antoinette Lattouf, the departure of a Nine boss, and yet another NSW Police spinner.
The Financial Review reckons workers have had it too good for *checks watch* too long
Why do business and the Financial Review dislike low-paid workers so much? And do they ever check the facts about productivity?
How exactly are our taxpayer dollars being spent on AUKUS?
How much does the defence pact cost per job created?
Could a Labor-Green coalition in Tasmania really have worked?
Is the notion of an effective Labor-Greens coalition in Tasmania a practical reality just out of reach, or a political Shangri-la?
‘Stops democracy decay’: Sports rorts FOI documents saga a win for former senator
A loophole that once allowed governments to avoid disclosing documents via a cabinet shuffle has now been closed, following a long battle led by self-described transparency warrior Rex Patrick.
‘Never trust or vote Labor again’: Plibersek, do the right thing or face voters’ wrath
Crikey readers implore the environment minister to do her job and protect endangered birds from greedy developers.
Will these other red-faced Q+A guests bravely return like Rose Jackson has after pavlova-gate?
NSW Minister Rose Jackson returns to Q+A for the first time since a memorable gaffe. Here are a few other people who’ve had bad times on the bad show.
What’ll happen when Facebook stops paying for news? Here’s what happened when radio stopped paying for music
The news media bargaining code allows the government to force Meta to pay, but only if it continues to link to news. It’s given every indication it won’t.
Anthony Albanese and Christopher Luxon are no match for powerful offshore petroleum industry
Two vastly different governments on either side of the Tasman are taking divergent paths to unlock the treasure troves of offshore drilling.
PM refuses to comment as Gaza protest outside Marrickville office enters sixth week, interrupts QT
As the 24-hour sit-in outside the prime minister’s office enters its sixth week, Anthony Albanese gives Gaza protesters the silent treatment.
Sydneysiders, here’s the best way to bring down the cost of cocaine
Demand for cocaine by affluent people is a straightforward economic problem: remove the regulatory constraints on its supply.
AUKUS labor shortages tip of the iceberg: We need an ‘anti-industry’ policy now
We need the opposite of an industry policy — one that targets industries for shrinking, in order to free up workers for more important jobs.
Lobby group’s dire predictions turn out to be incorrect, surprising nobody
Remember the Pharmacy Guild president’s tearful warnings about what would happen if consumer-benefitting changes to the PBS went ahead? Shockingly, they never happened.
Senator’s vaccine report calculations don’t add up
A senator has claimed that COVID-19 vaccines caused an ‘enormous’ increase in injuries compared to other vaccines.
Will Plibersek let a property developer destroy the habitat of our critically endangered birds?
The environment minister will soon decide whether to allow a $1.4 billion property complex to be built on a conservationally recognised habitat.
Australia’s new environment laws are being drafted behind closed doors
In a highly unusual process, dozens of representatives from key groups have found themselves in three closed-door sessions to view sections of draft environment legislation.
Labor blows Tasmania’s shot at being the place it sometimes is, that of possibility and fresh thinking
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How to fix the ABC’s conflict-addled obsession? First, axe the Insiders approach
Christopher Warren
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Australia deserves a better left populist than Max Chandler-Mather
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