Though he left the papers for politics, the principles Michael McCormack’s learned from journalism career didn’t leave him, writes Lesly Lotha.
Rowan Ramsey is one of few politicians putting education and employment for indigenous communities at the forefront of his electorate, writes Tara Watson.
Regional Australians need representatives who understand their problems. Max Williams looks at one MP who built his career on this premise.
Though he left the papers for politics, the principles Michael McCormack’s learned from journalism career didn’t leave him, writes Lesly Lotha.
Rowan Ramsey is one of few politicians putting education and employment for indigenous communities at the forefront of his electorate, writes Tara Watson.
Regional Australians need representatives who understand their problems. Max Williams looks at one MP who built his career on this premise.
South Australian Senator Anne Ruston continues to champion our agricultural industries, writes Lachlan McKenna.
Though he left the papers for politics, the principles Michael McCormack’s learned from journalism career didn’t leave him, writes Lesly Lotha.
Rowan Ramsey is one of few politicians putting education and employment for indigenous communities at the forefront of his electorate, writes Tara Watson.
Regional Australians need representatives who understand their problems. Max Williams looks at one MP who built his career on this premise.
Labor’s polling woes haven’t phased Member for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman, writes Justin Falconer.
The secret to Federal MP Louise Markus’s electoral success lies in her compassion, according to Alice Piper.
When it’s an election year, the gloves are put on and the politician’s come out swinging. Shayne Neumann is one Labor MP who is adamant not to take that knock out blow, writes Simone McInnes.
Since becoming an Independent, Bob Katter is certainly on the right track as the federal election approaches, writes Jake Keating.
Philip Ruddock’s time as immigration minister saw him cop more flak than just about any other minister of the era. Somehow he’s still standing, writes Mandi Santic, in this Backbench Insiders profile.
The member for Bradfield has used his past experience as an Optus director to campaign against the NBN network, writes Backbench Insiders’ Adria De Fazio.
One of parliament’s quiet achievers found a moment in the spotlight, writes Backbench Insiders’ Chelsea Janson.
In an age where the service in public service is becoming less and less apparent, Anna Burke reminds us that politicians should be there for their constituents, writes Backbench Insiders’ Nicola Conroy.
Despite having a long list of good works to his name, Alan Tudge still cops his share of criticism – including from his own side of the house, writes Backbench Insiders’ Erin Lyons.
The controversy that seems to follow Member for Hunter Joel Fitzgibbon doesn’t seem to bother his constituents, writes Declan Boffa.
Steve Irons wants a change in Australia’s attitude towards binge drinking, writes Backbench Insiders’ Samantha McMeekin.
Tangney MP Dennis Jensen takes a stand against the carbon tax, in this Backbench Insiders’ profile by Kathleen O’Connor.
Andrew Laming believes social media should play a major role in attracting younger followers, writes Backbench Insiders’ Ellen Hickman.
Loyalty is an admirable quality. But it may cost MP Kirsten Livermore dearly, writes Backbench Insiders‘ Tahlia McPherson
Luke Simpkins is as patriotic as it gets, donating much of his life to the Australian Army, the police force and now, Australian politics. Backbench Insiders’ Edward Sadler reports.
Until recently Darren Chester has flown under the political radar. Backbench Insiders’ Emily Gook finds out why he’s now making headlines.
