Inside the Canberra bubble: Liberal ministers’ relationships with staffers prompted ’bonk ban’

Canberra’s Parliament House is a hotbed of political intrigue and high tension. Leadership challenges and tightly fought votes are covered exhaustively by the media, but what happens after hours has long been governed by the idea that what happens in Canberra stays in Canberra. It’s known as the “Canberra Bubble” and it operates in an atmosphere that seems far removed from how modern Australian workplaces are expected to function. This Four Corners investigation questions the conduct of some of the most senior politicians in the nation. _________ Watch more Four Corners investigations here: You can also like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: And sign up to our newsletter: _____________