{"id":454,"date":"2026-05-23T07:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/words\/2026\/05\/23\/political-gadgets-news-2026-05-23\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T07:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:49:38","slug":"political-gadgets-news-2026-05-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/words\/2026\/05\/23\/political-gadgets-news-2026-05-23\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2699\ufe0f Political Gadgets News | Saturday, 23 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n  \"headline\": \"\u2699\ufe0f Political Gadgets News | Saturday, 23 May 2026\",\n  \"datePublished\": \"2026-05-23T07:49:04.245725+10:00\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2026-05-23T07:49:04.245725+10:00\",\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Political Gadgets\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Political Gadgets\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/words\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pignew-1.png\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"description\": \"Daily Australian political transparency digest for Saturday, 23 May 2026: Parliament: not sitting. 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While the Prime Minister faced sustained pressure over the government&#8217;s muted response to the incident\u2014with activists arrested, detained and allegedly mistreated in international waters\u2014the Budget&#8217;s tax reforms and the Liberal Party&#8217;s internal implosion provided competing narratives that revealed deep fault lines in Australian politics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 12px;\">Key Issues: The flotilla crisis saw commentators demand stronger action against Israel, with many criticizing the government&#8217;s diplomatic restraint as insufficient given the severity of alleged abuses against Australian citizens. The 2026 Budget&#8217;s capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms sparked fierce debate, with supporters citing fairness for young homebuyers while critics charged the government with capitulating to fossil fuel interests by sparing gas companies. One Nation&#8217;s rapid expansion unravelled amid revelations of internal gag orders and NDAs\u2014contradicting the party&#8217;s &#8220;free speech&#8221; messaging\u2014while Tony Abbott&#8217;s return as Liberal Party President drew widespread mockery about the Coalition&#8217;s direction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 12px;\">A standout exchange saw former PM supporter compare Abbott&#8217;s appointment to &#8220;the Zombie Apocalypse,&#8221; while another post quipped that if Abbott was &#8220;the answer, the question can only be: How does the Liberal Party destroy itself even faster?&#8221; The overall tone reflected exhaustion with all major parties: Labor criticized for complicity on Israel and gas lobbying, the Coalition mired in nostalgia, and One Nation exposed as structurally incoherent despite polling strength. Underlying much commentary was a sense that Australian democracy faced threats from foreign influence, media capture, and populist movements exploiting genuine voter discontent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px; color:#555; border-top:1px solid #eee; padding-top:10px; margin:14px 0 0;\">Top topics: <strong style=\"color:#333;\">Israel-Australia Flotilla Crisis<\/strong> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#333;\">Budget Tax Reforms<\/strong> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#333;\">One Nation Internal Chaos<\/strong> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#333;\">Liberal Party Leadership<\/strong> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#333;\">Government Israel Response<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px; color:#999; font-style:italic; margin:12px 0 0;\">AI-generated from BlueSky #auspol posts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width:100%; margin:0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\">Register of Interests Update \u2014 Simon Kennedy<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">Cook, New South Wales<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #555; font-size: 14px;\">Liberal Party \u00b7 Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition<\/p>\n<h3 style='margin:16px 0 8px 0;'>Additions<\/h3>\n<table style='border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style='text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;'>Person<\/th>\n<th style='text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;'>Item<\/th>\n<th style='text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;'>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Self<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>14. Other Interests<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Fawkes capital fund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>6. Liabilities<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Resi Mac Mortgage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style='margin:16px 0 8px 0;'>Deletions<\/h3>\n<p style='margin:0;'>None<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width:100%; margin:0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\">Register of Interests Update \u2014 Rebecca White<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">Lyons, Tasmania<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #555; font-size: 14px;\">Australian Labor Party \u00b7 Assistant Minister for Women<\/p>\n<h3 style='margin:16px 0 8px 0;'>Additions<\/h3>\n<table style='border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style='text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;'>Person<\/th>\n<th style='text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;'>Item<\/th>\n<th style='text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;'>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>1. Shareholdings<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Hydrowood Holdings Pty Ltd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>2. Family And Business Trusts And Nominee Companies<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>3. Real Estate<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>White Beach Tas (Investment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>3. Real Estate<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Warrane Tas (Investment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>4. Directorships Of Companies<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>5. Partnerships<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>6. Liabilities<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>mortgage on investment properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>6. Liabilities<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>credit card liability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>7. Investments<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>8. Saving Or Investment Accounts<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>ANZ Bank cash accounts (multiple), RAIZ Invest Australia Fund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>9. Other Assets<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Life Insurance, Vehicle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>10. Income<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Rent income from investment properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>11. Gifts<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Virgin Membership Lounge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>12. Travel Or Hospitality<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>13. Memberships<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>AICD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'><b>Spouse\/Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;'>14. Other Interests<\/td>\n<td style='padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;'>Chartered Accountants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style='margin:16px 0 8px 0;'>Deletions<\/h3>\n<p style='margin:0;'>None<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                Services Australia awards JB Hi-Fi $10.7 million computer hardware contract<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                Services Australia has awarded JB Hi-Fi Group Pty Ltd a three-year contract valued at $10.68 million for the supply of computer hardware. The contract, signed on 22 May 2026, runs through May 2029 and represents the largest single award in a day of federal procurement totaling nearly $50 million.<\/p>\n<p>JB Hi-Fi is Australia&#x27;s largest consumer electronics retailer, operating over 330 stores across Australia and New Zealand and generating annual revenue exceeding $10 billion. The publicly listed company, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Southbank, employs approximately 16,000 staff. While best known for retail consumer electronics, JB Hi-Fi operates a commercial division\u2014JB Hi-Fi Solutions\u2014that provides technology products and professional services to corporate, government, and education sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Government computer hardware procurement typically encompasses desktop PCs, laptops, monitors, servers, and associated services including configuration, imaging, asset tagging, installation, and disposal. Australian government agencies commonly source such equipment through whole-of-government panels designed to standardize purchasing and leverage collective buying power. The contract falls under open tender procurement rules.<\/p>\n<p>Sources: wikipedia.org; ibisworld.com; jbhifi.business; pitchgrade.com; buyingfor.vic.gov.au; tenders.gov.au <a href='https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/page.html?search=tsum' target='_blank'>[link]<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                All tenders<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                The Fed Govt announced  $49,684,154 in contracts. Top of the list was JB Hi-Fi Group Pty Ltd ($10,684,620) <a href='https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/page.html?search=tenderTotal' target='_blank'>[link]<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<p>            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/politicalgadgets.com\/images\/tendersTotal2.png?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%; border-radius:10px; margin-top:10px;\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                Consultant Tenders<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                $133,665,916 in Federal contracts to the big consultants in 2026. $308,135 yesterday. &#8211; KPMG: $157,135 &#8211; EY: $66,000 &#8211; Deloitte: $85,000 {1128} <a href='https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/page.html?search=tenders_pi' target='_blank'>[link]<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<p>            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/politicalgadgets.com\/images\/tendersbig4.png?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%; border-radius:10px; margin-top:10px;\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                What&#8217;s Parliament doing<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                Parliament&#8230; is not sitting today. There are no committees today. {89} <a href='https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/page.html?search=sitting2' target='_blank'>[link]<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<p>            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/politicalgadgets.com\/images\/new_parl_dates.png?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%; border-radius:10px; margin-top:10px;\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                Flights<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                The VIP fleet flew at least 313 km in the last few days. That&#8217;s 1 plane doing 2 flights over 0 hrs and 45 mins and costing around $3,447.  <a href='https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/page.html?search=vipflights' target='_blank'>[link]<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<p>            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/politicalgadgets.com\/images\/flights.png?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%; border-radius:10px; margin-top:10px;\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                Fed Govt Outsourced labour costs<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                Government Temporary Staff Tenders in the last day: $6,145,950 <a href='https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/page.html?search=outsource_tot' target='_blank'>[link]<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<p>            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/politicalgadgets.com\/images\/outsource_totals.png?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%; border-radius:10px; margin-top:10px;\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                How does the tender money flow&#8230;<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                YTD tenders for Australian Public Service Commission: $6,882,334 {387} <a href='https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/page.html?search=outsource_flow' target='_blank'>[link]<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<p>            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/politicalgadgets.com\/images\/outsource_flows.png?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%; border-radius:10px; margin-top:10px;\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                Donations<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                $144,140 in Federal political donations from Marron Group Holdings. {725} <a href='https:\/\/politicalgadgets.com\/page.html?search=donations' target='_blank'>[link]<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<p>            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/politicalgadgets.com\/images\/donations.png?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%; border-radius:10px; margin-top:10px;\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:10px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#333;\">\n                Politician Expenses<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#444; margin:0 0 15px;\">\n                Paul Scarr  (Sen, Queensland, Lib) claimed $638,105 in expenses over the last 4 reported quarters for major categories such as travel, offices and cars. 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