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The tale of the notepad, the prime minister and a minority parliament

The tale of the notepad, the prime minister and a minority parliament

As the 45th Parliament of Australia sits down to business, the early signs are that it will be a bruising two and a half years if we make it that long. A sort-of majority in the lower house and an emboldened cross bench in the Senate may be nothing compared to the factional rifts within the government ranks, if yesterday's moves are a presage for things to come.

Justin Wastnage31 August 2016Message ShapersPolitics, politics, Australia, PMC, Departure tax, APD, Oakeshott, Canberra, TTF, IATA

The 9 steps to securing an election commitment

The 9 steps to securing an election commitment

In the 2013 federal election, spending promises by the two major parties totalled $70 million ($60 million by the Coalition, $10 million by Labor).

Here’s how to get your pet project in the mix for 2016 largesse.

Justin Wastnage20 May 2016Pork barelling, Election, Australia, politics, Policy, tourism, Canberra, pledges, spending