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Australia to prevent repeat of former leader's power grab

An inquiry into a former Australian prime minister secretly appointing himself to multiple ministries has recommended that all such appointments be made public in future to preserve trust in government

The Independent UK

Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons loses preselection vote

Long-serving Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons is ousted from the NSW lower house after losing a preselection challenge in her seat of Holsworthy.

ABC News

BBC Question Time: Fiona Bruce breaks up Andy Burnham and transport minister's fiery clash

Fiona Bruce had to break up a heated row between Andy Burnham and transport minister Richard Holden on last night's BBC Question Time as the government's record on train strikes came under fire

Daily Mirror

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Australia's Victoria state election tightens with Labor ahead in polls

Australia's Victoria state will vote to select its next government on Saturday in what polls predict to be a close-run contest with the incumbent Labor government's lead against the conservative coalition shrinking in the final campaign stretch.

Reuters

Scott Morrison sought advice on a sixth ministry and did not agree to be interviewed by inquiry

Anthony Albanese says his government will accept all recommendations of Bell report on former PM’s secret ministries

The Guardian - AU

'Need for considerable urgency': Morrison responds to inquiry on his secret ministerial appointments — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will accept all six recommendations made in the final report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, calling the findings "scathing" — as it happened.

ABC News

Report into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministries released

An inquiry into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret move to appoint himself joint control over several ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released.

ABC News

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UK searches for Brexit benefits as promised ‘freedoms’ fall away

Rishi Sunak faces another delicate Brexit decision after he was asked by senior civil servants to delay a planned “bonfire” of legislation dating from the U.K.’s membership of the European Union.

Tribune News Service

Coalitions, kingmakers and a Rugby World Cup: the calculations already influencing next year’s NZ election

Sometimes it feels as if election year has begun already.

The Conversation

Watchdog apologises for saying MPs’ Christmas party costs are claimable

Ipsa’s earlier advice on expenses for food and decorations led to MPs receiving abuse from the public

The Guardian - UK

Losers who lived: Matthew Guy is among the rare breed of opposition leaders given a second chance

Thrashed in 2018, the Liberal leader is hoping to find redemption in this weekend’s Victorian election – but the polls are not on his side

The Guardian - AU

Labour will show ‘zero tolerance’ to violence against women, says Starmer

Party will roll out tougher sentences as statistics reveal almost 97% of sexual offences fail to end in charges

The Guardian - UK

Chris Moyles calls Matt Hancock a ‘funny little fish’ after awkward interaction on I’m a Celeb

TV presenter did not appreciate Hancock’s lack of interest in his life

The Independent UK

I'm A Celebrity's Chris Moyles takes savage swipe at government in Hancock chat

I'm A Celebrity 2022 star Chris Moyles was left baffled by Matt Hancock's comments on how government ministers are selected in a cabinet reshuffle

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Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg breaks silence on Scott Morrison's secret ministries ahead of inquiry report

As former justice Virginia Bell prepares to deliver her findings on Scott Morrison's decision to secretly give himself power over several ministries, his ally and former treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the former PM is yet to apologise.

Bangkok Post

Prayut would 'give UTN a boost'

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart, is poised to do well in the next general election if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decides to join it, academics say.

ABC News

Victorian leaders Daniel Andrews, Matthew Guy make final pitches as election day nears

The electoral commission says more than 1.63 million Victorians have taken advantage of early voting, and Premier Daniel Andrews and his family members have joined them as the leaders make their final election pitches.

Wales Online

MP expenses Watchdog apologises for telling politicians to claim for Christmas parties

Ipsa said it had failed to recognise the public mood when it issued the guidance.

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'Matt Hancock may be sorry but we need to see him suffer I'm A Celebrity's cyclone'

Ian Hyland admits Matt Hancock hasn't ruined this year's series of I'm A Celebrity like he initially feared, but he's still not one of the ITV show's viewers warming to the shamed MP

The National (Scotland)

Watchdog apologises for telling MPs to claim expenses for Christmas parties

THE watchdog responsible for MPs’ expenses has apologised for telling MPs they could charge taxpayers for Christmas parties, which resulted in…

The Independent UK

Watchdog apologises for telling MPs they can throw Christmas parties paid for by taxpayer

Some MPs received ‘abuse’ in the wake of the guidance, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority said.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese’s emissions tightrope, Christmas air fares soar, Baker Boy scoops Arias

In today’s newsletter: how Labor fought a fierce pre-election battle over climate policy; air fares sky-rocketing ahead of festive getaway; Yolŋu rapper cleans up at the Arias

ABC News

Ripon electorate voters preview their priorities ahead of Victoria state election

Meet the people voting in Victoria's most marginal electorate this weekend.

Birmingham Post

Ed Miliband on Humber 2030 Vision and how Labour aims to lead the global race to Net Zero

Big interview with former Labour leader who is now focused on the energy portfolio he once headed in government

The Guardian - UK

UK minister rejects measure designed to tackle Slapp legal cases

Tom Tugendhat says economic crime bill is not right law to stop courts being used by super-rich to silence critics and journalists

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