This week at Crikey we had plenty of news from Canberra, with Amber Schultz and Kishor Napier-Raman reporting from the nation’s capital. Between them they covered the surge in people with disabilities disputing their NDIS plans, the dubious use of community grants under the Morrison government, the growing backlash against backgrounding women who make complaints of ill-treatment, and plenty more.

Also this week, Cam Wilson dug further into the international links behind the recent Convoy to Canberra protests, Josefine Ganko provided us with some helpful insight into the Cold-War era references being slung around in Parliament, and Charlie Lewis picked apart that interview with the Morrisons on 60 Minutes.

Finally, we returned to the Pentecostal-linked Esther Foundation, which received a $4 million grant from the prime minister in the lead-up to the 2019 election. Spurred by David Hardaker’s investigation, several former residents have spoken out about the faith-based abuse they experienced as teenagers. By Friday even the WA government was encouraging victims to come forward.

CHARLIE LEWIS 3 minute read

Even by the usual standards of political PR sleight of hand, the 60 Minutes segment 'Meet the Morrisons' was amazingly cynical.

KISHOR NAPIER-RAMAN and AMBER SCHULTZ 3 minute read

The Australian National Audit Office's report spotlights the dubious use of various community grants under the Morrison government.

AMBER SCHULTZ 4 minute read

Three years into a pandemic, the NDIS is grappling with a significant uptick in dispute applications. But a disturbing number of cases aren't being heard.

CAM WILSON 3 minute read

New data shows the extent of international involvement in promoting anti-government, anti-vax protests in Canberra and Canada.

MADONNA KING 3 minute read

For a government that appears to place the needs of women low on its list, a proposal to cut the cost of beer is a tone-deaf move.

MARGOT SAVILLE 3 minute read

One ex-PM with a score to settle makes for great listening; two makes for an orchestra of acid. The Malcolm and Kevin show did not disappoint.

AMBER SCHULTZ 3 minute read

Leaks continue as details emerge about the inquiry into Alan Tudge, and questions raised over backgrounding of female whistleblowers.

AMBER SCHULTZ 2 minute read

Like Porter, Stuart Robert can't rule out conflicts of interest with his blind trust but if Porter resigned for this reason, why hasn't he?

CHRISTOPHER WARREN 4 minute read

By creating its own Digital News Academy, News Corp is looking to generate a style of journalism that is 'fit for a commercial purpose'.