News Corp pays for pollies’ ball tickets, Guardian loses a lifer

keep it in the family

The latest parliamentary statements have tapered off and there are a number of notable additions that once again reveal just how close elected officials are to various lobby groups (or companies).

In the Prime Minister’s case, this makes it clear what a good time he is having overall.

• Michael McCormack: Hospitality was announced at the Midwinter Ball, courtesy of Sky News CEO Paul Whittaker.
• Andrew Hastie: A statement of payment was made from Allen and Unwin regarding a new book project he is working on.