This week Hillsong singled out Crikey for our work in exposing misconduct inside the megachurch. We’d love to take credit, but Hillsong’s behaviour speaks for itself. As David Hardaker wrote in response, instead of nodding to the media, maybe the church should consider making amends to the victims.

Meanwhile, Barnaby Joyce was at it again, offering a terrible take on why a federal ICAC would be an “affront to democracy”. He should tell that to opposition leader Peter Dutton, who has thrown his support behind one, writes Barnarby Keane. 

And finally, Amber Schultz investigates the cultural changes needed inside Parliament House, Guy Rundle looks at some of the most outrageously bad post-election takes, and Michael Sainsbury argues Australia’s relationship with Indonesia needs to go beyond photo opportunities — or in this case, adrenaline-pumping social media videos.

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DAVID HARDAKER 4 minute read

It's been an 'intense season' for the megachurch. Such a time as this has called for lots of sunlight — and an overhaul of its governance.

BERNARD KEANE 3 minute read

The former Nats leader hasn't let defeat stop him offering opinions on everything, regardless of the cost to colleagues. This time: a federal ICAC.

AMBER SCHULTZ 2 minute read

The NSW premier singled out former Liberal staffer Dhanya Mani, who alleged she was sexually abused by a male colleague in 2015, as 'a courageous voice for change'.

GUY RUNDLE 5 minute read

Why is an utterly false and ignorant piece by Hartcher still up on Nine's website? Have they stopped caring about facts?

CHARLIE LEWIS 3 minute read

On the actor's masterful return to the stage in a one-woman take of Oscar Wilde's famous novel, produced by Sydney Theatre Company.

MICHAEL SAINSBURY 3 minute read

The prime minister and Penny Wong are saying all the right things in Jakarta, but to build on the relationship more than words are needed.

BERNARD KEANE 4 minute read

With manufacturing steadily shrinking, our politicians keep claiming they will expand it again. But where will the workers come from?

DANIEL HOLMES 6 minute read

The independent's historic snatching of the Labor stronghold — one held for nearly four decades — is a tale of tireless campaigning, a genuine connection to voters, and her opponent's fumbling of candidates.

GUY RUNDLE 6 minute read

Their commitment to grassroots activism has paid off — but they remain a party of the knowledge class.

IMOGEN CHAMPAGNE 3 minute read

The former NSW deputy premier has received a significant payout over defamation claims. It's a stark reminder of the legal responsibilities of online platforms.