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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.
- by David Crowe
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‘Capital raising is dead’: Failed fintech Sargon has its finances put under microscope
Liquidators are questioning witnesses in the Federal Court about the finances of failed fintech venture Sargon, over allegations the company potentially traded while insolvent.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Stephen Conroy set to take the baton from Matildas
The former Labor communications minister is likely to become the next chair of the Australian Professional leagues, the body running the A-Leagues.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Liam Mannix
Before he turns off the lights, Kim Carr has a message for his colleagues
The factional brawler from the ALP’s Left, who has retired from politics, says he has been vindicated on an issue he has championed during his time in politics.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
The NBN upgrade isn't a backflip, it's a forward roll
NBN Co has announced a massive new investment in upgrading the speeds of the network but it's not an embarrassing backflip to Labor's original all-fibre plan.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Howard labels China a 'transgressor' who faces immense problems
The former Australian prime minister believes rising affluence among a growing number of citizens will see them reject China's authoritarian leadership.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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City life
Conroy cashes out at Responsible Wagering
The revolving door at Responsible Wagering Australia, the industry group for some of the country’s largest bookies, had been spinning rapidly over the past month.
- by Kylar Loussikian and Samantha Hutchinson
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Alan Jones tells the Liberal troops to go for fear campaigns
"Don’t be worried about running a fear campaign, because Australians are afraid," the broadcaster told new Liberal recruits.
- by Michael Koziol and Samantha Hutchinson
Stephen Conroy dropped from TV lobby group wishlist after May election
Former Labor heavyweight Stephen Conroy narrowly missed out on becoming chairman of the television industry's lobby group after a surprise Federal Election result sent the broadcasters back to the drawing board.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Wisdom of Bronte high-flyer featured in US student newsletter
Financier John Hempton has got a guest spot in the Columbia Business School’s student newsletter Graham & Doddsville.
- by Kylar Loussikian and Samantha Hutchinson
Ladbrokes splits on industry reform
Prominent bookmaker Ladbrokes has ignited a new stoush in Australia’s online gambling sector, splitting from rival companies over a key government reform.
- by Nick Toscano