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.
Some people are born leaders and Liberal MP Russell Matheson is one of them, writes Backbench Insiders’ Hannah Rabe.
Parliamentary Secretary of Defence Mike Kelly wrestled a warlord and helped bring Hussein down, writes Backbench Insiders’ Zainab Hussain Shihab.
Rob Mitchell is working tirelessly to rebuild a fire stricken region. Backbench Insiders’ Tom Morris reports.
Sharman Stone has helped transform her mostly rural electorate into one of Australia’s great multicultural success stories, writes Backbench Insiders’ Daniel Baricevic.
Harry Jenkins is an unusual politician. He is actually trusted and loved by his electorate. Backbench Insiders’ Isabelle Laskari finds out what makes this Labor politician so special.
Member for Robertson Deborah O’Neill’s passion for education and job security make her a popular figure on the Central Coast, writes Backbench Insiders’ Kevin Cheong
Federal MP Karen Andrews’ journey into politics started when she chose to listen to her heart, writes Backbench Insiders’ Athena Marangos.
Federal member for Corio used a tried and tested formula to secure a seat in Canberra, writes Backbench Insiders’ Elisa Fernandes Carvalho.
Mallee MP John Forrest proves that dreams do come true. They just might take a long time to do so, writes Backbench Insiders’ Athira Crispin.
MP Kelvin Thomson wants a population cap to protect Australia’s environment, writes Backbench Insiders’ John Flint.
Tony Zappia was once a powerlifter. Now he is powering Labor in the seat of Makin, writes Backbench Insiders’ Ryan McLaughlin.
A high achiever in an up-market electorate campaigning for the minority. Too young for what? asks Backbench Insiders’ Sarah Hanan.
There’s a lot more to like about Amanda Rishworth than just her campaign against the sexualisation of children, writes Backbench Insiders’ Stephanie Azzopardi.
Federal MP Barry Haase promotes equity for rural Australians, writes Backbench Insiders’ Brianna Martin.
Former tennis star John Alexander was always at ease on the tennis court. And though he is now playing a different game, one thing has remained the same: who he is playing for, writes Backbench Insiders’ Danna Diaz.
Only three years into his political career, can rookie MP Craig Kelly be a success for Hughes, asks Backbench Insiders’ Anne Nielsen.
Being knocked off her perch by a Greens MP in 2002 hasn’t stopped Labor MP Sharon Bird from making her mark in parliament. Backbench Insiders’ Stephanie Pradier reports.
Despite several setbacks, Tony Smith is an increasingly important player in the Liberal Party. Backbench Insiders Emil Jeyaratnam reports.
Peter Costello’s protégé has kept his conservative fiscal beliefs alive, writes Backbench Insiders’ James Gray-Foster.
As an avid user of technology himself, Ed Husic is working to ensure his electorate doesn’t miss out in a connected future. Backbench Insiders’ Christina Lovrecz reports.
