Australian politics experienced a turbulent week as the New South Wales Liberal party faced the corruption watchdog over allegations of branch stacking and illegal donations. In Victoria, the controversy surrounding the Big Build infrastructure programme led to the resignation of a premier and threatens to further alienate disgruntled voters.
Scandal fallout
Coverage of these events has included reports on secret tape recordings and sham payments that exposed internal ideological conflicts within the Liberal party, as well as concerns that inaction on Big Build corruption could undermine Jacinta Allan's leadership. The Labor right has regained power in Victoria, with its new premier facing an uncertain path forward.
