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Civil service is getting dragged in to the independence debate

The Ken Thomson row will fuel calls for Scottish Government civil servants to no longer work on independence-related matters

Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

Leaked video shows Nicola Sturgeon's civil servant joke about 'breaking up' UK

Ken Thomson's remarks, obtained by the Record, have been criticised by opposition parties

Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

Unionist parties scared of losing second independence referendum, claims Lorna Slater

Lorna Slater claimed the Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems were scared of losing another referendum on independence.

Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

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Could the Nationals' refusal to support a Voice to Parliament derail the referendum?

The Nationals have declared they will support the No case for the Voice referendum. This position has not been endorsed by all the Nationals, with the Western Australian Nationals and federal MP Andrew Gee confirming their support for the Voice.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022

Treasurer slams lack of women in NSW Libs

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has fired shots at his own party for sidelining women from prominent roles after Natalie Ward failed to win a preselection battle.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

National Anti-Corruption Commission clears final hurdle, passes House of Representatives

The Albanese government fulfils one of its key election promises — to establish a National Anti-Corruption Commission — after its legislation passes the House of Representatives.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

The Australian Sausage Party, Sorry, The Aus Liberal Party Still Won’t Back Gender Quotas

Enjoy opposition for the next two decades, lol.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 30, 2022

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Australian parliament censures former PM Morrison over secret ministries

Australia's parliament on Wednesday voted to censure former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison after an inquiry found his secret appointment to multiple ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic undermined trust in government.

Reuters · Nov 30, 2022

The Liberals can beat teals – Victoria proves it

There are clear lessons from the state election for the Liberal party in New South Wales and federally

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022

Policing truth in campaign ads 'difficult'

South Australia's electoral commissioner says staying out of the political debate is hard when his organisation checks campaign ads for misleading claims.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Court to rule on election law

A ruling on Wednesday from the Constitutional Court on the party-list election system is expected to set an important course for Thai politics.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

Detention centre 'regrets': ex-Tas premier

A former premier of Tasmania says he regrets not doing more to ensure the safety of children at the troubled Ashley Youth Detention Centre.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Scott Morrison becomes first former Australian prime minister to be censured by parliament

Former PM claims he would have answered truthfully if asked about any of the secret ministries he held and repeated past defence of arrangements

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022

Unionists should have ‘courage of their convictions’ on Indyref2 – Greens chief

The Greens co-leader said the UK Government should set out a route to a legal referendum on independence.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

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ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Victorian Nationals back federal party's stance on Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh says his federal leader was "almost compelled to oppose" the Indigenous Voice to Parliament because of the lack of detail on how it would work.

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Split in Nationals over Indigenous Voice to Parliament as Andrew Gee breaks ranks

Nationals frontbencher Andrew Gee breaks ranks with his colleagues, arguing it is "absurd" for his party to expect him to change his stance on supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

Field firms for Vic leadership showdown

Veteran Liberal MP Ryan Smith has withdrawn from the race to become party leader, while contender John Pesutto has reclaimed his seat to set up a showdown.

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Three contenders left vying for Victorian Liberal Party leadership after Ryan Smith drops out

Ryan Smith drops out of the race for the leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party. Matthew Guy left the top job in the party after his second election defeat.

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ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Scott Morrison censured over secret ministries, as former prime minister decries reprimand as 'political intimidation'

The House of Representatives votes to censure former prime minister Scott Morrison for secretly giving himself powers over several ministries during the height of the pandemic, after Mr Morrison rails against "retribution".

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Former prime minister Scott Morrison censured in parliament over secret ministries — as it happened

The government has successfully moved a censure motion against former prime minister Scott Morrison for failing to disclose to the parliament and public his appointments to a number of ministries. Look back on how it unfolded.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2022

Michelle Mone to keep Tory whip until PPE probes concluded, party confirms

MICHELLE Mone will keep the Tory whip until official probes into PPE Medpro have concluded, a party spokesperson has confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2022

SNP MPs split over John Nicolson investigation after Speaker letter row

Nicolson was referred to the Privileges Committee for investigation on Wednesday after a majority of MPs voted in favour of the move

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

‘Diversity is a beautiful thing’: the view from Leicester and Birmingham

Minority ethnic people make up 59% and 51% of respective populations in UK’s first ‘super-diverse’ cities

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022

Martin Lewis criticises MPs for ‘voting for things you don’t believe in’

Consumer champion said current system means MPs forced to vote for things public know they don’t believe

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Labour hits back at Tory attacks on plan to put VAT on private school fees

Figures show drop in partnerships with state schools – which Labour says Tories promised would trigger a review of fees

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