No consequences likely after Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie failed to disclose flight upgrades
Independent David Pocock calls for disclosure reform while Liberal James Paterson says many politicians don’t update the log fast enough
October 2024
Full Story
Anthony Albanese and the Qantas firestorm – Full Story podcast
Reged Ahmad speaks to political editor Karen Middleton about the politics of perks and why the PM is facing a possible perception problem
Cushy Qantas perks in Chairman’s Lounge book shine spotlight on travel habits of Albanese and others
Prime minister allegedly used personal relationship with former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to request free upgrades on flights
Albanese’s reported requests for Qantas upgrades ‘a bit strange’, Dutton says, while defending own upgrades
Senior ministers defend Anthony Albanese’s actions, saying perks had been fully disclosed
April 2024
Mini me: Labor’s Julian Hill declares ‘priceless’ 75cm statue of himself gifted by constituent
Disclosures include a custom turntable from Joe Biden and a statue depicting Julian Hill on a gold armchair given by a local supporter
March 2024
Anthony Albanese among several politicians to declare free Taylor Swift tickets
The PM was captured on video at Sydney Eras concert with his fiancee, Jodie Haydon, apparently on balcony of corporate box
November 2023
Australian politics live with Amy Remeikis
Local member issues warning after Caulfield protests – as it happened
The Agenda
I once sang Love Is in the Air to Labor’s Stephen Conroy – here’s what it taught me about Canberra lobbying
Paul Karp
March 2023
Gambling industry’s dozens of free event tickets to federal MPs raise fears of potential conflicts of interest
About 150 free tickets to sports, shows and hospitality have been given to politicians since the 2019 election, according to analysis
February 2023
Ten donors gave 77% of total political donations in lead-up to last Australian election
Record high spending ‘is putting our democracy at risk’, Centre for Public Integrity chair says
August 2022
Scott Morrison received token payments for speeches and plans to join global lecture circuit
Former PM has confirmed he accepted airfares, accommodation and incidentals for appearances in Seoul and Tokyo, including during a parliament sitting week
June 2022
Liberal MP was ‘patron’ of Queensland gun club for which he claimed to have ‘secured’ $20,000 grant
Ross Vasta says he had ‘no decision-making power over the process or the outcome’ in grant to Belmont Branch of the Sporting Shooters Association
November 2021
Christian Porter to be formally asked to explain declaration that ‘blind trust’ helped pay his legal fees
Privileges committee considers complaint over whether former attorney general’s action complied with rules
March 2021
Scott Morrison declares Christian Porter 'innocent' and says he will remain in role
PM flatly dismisses advice from former solicitor general as he digs in behind his top law officer
January 2021
Kevin Rudd registers interviews with BBC and Radio NZ but insists 'I am not a foreign agent'
The former Australian PM says he supports the foreign influence scheme but the attorney general’s interpretation ‘strikes me as absurd’
December 2020
Kevin Rudd to register under foreign influence scheme but labels government guidance 'absurd'
Former PM says if doing a BBC interview could trigger obligations for him it’s possible media outlets such as News Corp may have to register
February 2020
Keith Pitt and Matt Canavan correct errors uncovered in register of interests
Matt Canavan leaves two properties worth more than $1m off 2019 declaration of interests
August 2019
Court rejects claim Dutton's childcare interests threaten validity of his decisions
Judge dismisses challenge to Peter Dutton’s ministerial decisions based on his alleged ineligibility
July 2019
The transparency project
One in three Australian MPs own an investment property
About 15% of lower house MPs have financial interests in mining, energy and resources, latest declarations show
About 45 results for Australian political interests disclosures
