Despite their exploits, the Palmer United Party is playing an important role in Canberra, writes Liam O’Callaghan.
The latest signs from Coalition MPs suggest Joe Hockey may soon transition from respected Treasurer to ostracised scapegoat, writes Samuel Ord.
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.
Despite their exploits, the Palmer United Party is playing an important role in Canberra, writes Liam O’Callaghan.
The latest signs from Coalition MPs suggest Joe Hockey may soon transition from respected Treasurer to ostracised scapegoat, writes Samuel Ord.
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.
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.
This is an MP known to be friendlier to refugees than to members of her own party, writes Backbench Insiders’ Catherine Falalis.
After being mentored by former Prime Minister John Howard, Jamie Briggs is set to consolidate his political career, writes Backbench Insiders’ Callum Glennen.
Wyatt Roy has gone down in the history books. But the MP for Longman has defied gravity and is proving age is no political hurdle, writes Backbench Insiders’ Paddy Naughtin.
Member for Moncrieff, Steven Ciobo, thinks pokie machines can play a role in turning the Gold Coast into the tourist capital of Australia, writes Backbench Insiders’ Jessica Smith.
Issues relating to climate change have become increasingly prominent over recent years, and few understand that better than Mark Dreyfus. Backbench Insiders’ Paul Bastin reports.
In this first of a series of profiles of backbench MPs, Alex Pavlidis looks at the Member for Dobell, Craig Thomson, whose political career still lies in limbo and is almost certain to come to an end soon.
