Michael West

Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
Qantas stock soars as Alan Joyce declares the Roo back in the black

Qantas stock soars as Alan Joyce declares the Roo back in the black

Qantas boss Alan Joyce sent the airline's share price into orbit today on forecasts of a $1.3bn profit this half ...
Half a million squandered by Information Commissioner on frustrating public’s right to know

Half a million squandered by Information Commissioner on frustrating public’s right to know

The cost of the Information Commissioner’s freedom-of-information fight against Rex Patrick has hit half a million ...
Pipe and Slippers Time directors? Lendlease mute as ATO finalises “double-dipping” ruling

Pipe and Slippers Time directors? Lendlease mute as ATO finalises “double-dipping” ruling

If you are late on a BAS statement, they'll fine ya, come right after ya, threaten ya, but if it's a blue chip one ...
It’s the same guy: the PR guy, the Murdoch scribe and the bouncer at the weapons fair!

It’s the same guy: the PR guy, the Murdoch scribe and the bouncer at the weapons fair!

It's Australia's annual weapons fair and Michael West Media has been banned from entry. Friendly media only. Land ...
Should one man decide on war? Labor declares inquiry into War Powers reform

Should one man decide on war? Labor declares inquiry into War Powers reform

Is it good enough that one man makes the call to send Australian troops to war? Labor has come good on its ...
Worker Hit: fuel excise relief gone with low income tax breaks – atop rising rates and prices

Worker Hit: fuel excise relief gone with low income tax breaks – atop rising rates and prices

It's a grim time for ordinary workers. Tax cuts for high income earners are still coming down the pipeline but ...
Pokies Thuggery: ClubsNSW lobbyists hammer critics, hide their own dirty laundry

Pokies Thuggery: ClubsNSW lobbyists hammer critics, hide their own dirty laundry

ClubsNSW is dragging a dying man through the courts, and media identity Friendly Jordies too, but its own house is ...
Information Commissioner cuffed for withholding information

Information Commissioner cuffed for withholding information

Federal Court Justice Wheelahan has given the Information Commissioner a rap across the knuckles for delaying a ...
A winner by wallet maybe, but Lachlan Murdoch has put Crikey on the world stage

A winner by wallet maybe, but Lachlan Murdoch has put Crikey on the world stage

If he gets in the witness box, Lachlan Murdoch stands to win his defamation action against Crikey but the ...
Lufthansa paid back its debt, Qantas bought its own shares

Lufthansa paid back its debt, Qantas bought its own shares

The Spirit of Stuff-Ups continues. Nothing could put the Qantas conundrum in starker relief than rival airline, ...
Royal Favours: pipe and slippers time for David Hurley and Scott Morrison

Royal Favours: pipe and slippers time for David Hurley and Scott Morrison

It's time for Governor General David Hurley and Scott Morrison to go. Public perceptions of mates-deals have ...
Childcare owner to join Early Childhood Strike amid staff crisis

Childcare owner to join Early Childhood Strike amid staff crisis

Severe labour shortages and poor pay for carers have left the childcare sector in crisis. One childcare operator, ...

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