Jami-Lee

Summer reissue: Jami-Lee Ross and an unprecedented political betrayal

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The Jami-Lee Ross saga was unique in New Zealand’s political history. Danyl Mclauchlan explains why. This post was first published Oct 20 2018 So much of what happens in politics never makes it into the media. Every now and then a journalist – out for an early run or stumbling home from a late night … Read more

The Greens’ proposed donation ban would serve to ban new parties from parliament

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The Greens’ donation cap proposal would simply pull the small party ladder up behind them, argues TOP leader Geoff Simmons. The Jami-Lee Ross saga has highlighted some of the problems with donations in politics. Greater transparency is certainly needed. However, the Green Party idea of banning donations over $35,000 would be the third strike against … Read more