Toronto Star

Multiple sources confirm the Albanese government has pushed lobbyists and industry groups to use encrypted messages and verbal briefings when proposing policy ideas, to avoid FOI and disclosure requirements.

The Saturday Paper

Exclusive: PM’s office directs lobbyists to use encrypted, disappearing messages ↗

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Behind the glowing tributes to Graham Richardson is a factional deal that the controversial former minister helped broker to make Anthony Albanese leader.

The Saturday Paper

The Richo pact: How Graham put Albanese in charge ↗

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Sussan Ley has reasserted her position as Liberal leader, although moderates in the party are worried she may cave in to extreme rhetoric on immigration.

The Saturday Paper

Exclusive: ‘They have an unlimited appetite for stupidity’ ↗

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For the first time in 40 years, Labor is developing a plan to increase the number of seats in the parliament – a move the Coalition fears will cement Labor’s majority.

The Saturday Paper

‘More snouts in the trough’: The plan to expand parliament ↗

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As the Nationals announce they will no longer support net zero, some moderate Liberals are pushing to dissolve the Coalition agreement.

The Saturday Paper

Inside the Coalition split: ‘Like washing the bear without getting its fur wet’ ↗

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Don Farrell’s power extends to every ministerial office. The PM relies on him factionally and strategically – and will benefit from an ambitious plan to expand the parliament.

The Saturday Paper

Meet the man who really controls Canberra ↗

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As Barnaby Joyce threatens to destroy the Nationals, those close to him say he is smarting at the party leader he claims to have made and by whom he was ‘repaid with exile’.

The Saturday Paper

Exclusive: Dutton told Joyce ‘we just want you out …’ ↗

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A clutch of Liberals who built relationships during Donald Trump’s first presidency are now the most influential Australians in Washington.

The Saturday Paper

The Liberal lobbyists making their fortunes in Trump’s America ↗

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