The Latest Breaking News from Anne Twomey

Stoush over electric vehicle tax nears Australian high court hearing

With a hearing expected later in the year, the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for state revenue raising from electric vehicles, say lawyers

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022

Australia's former prime minister Scott Morrison defends secretly taking extra powers

The former prime minister defended his actions, saying they were a safeguard during the coronavirus pandemic and that he would have made the appointments public had he needed to use the powers.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2022

Former Australian PM Morrison took on extra powers in secret

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of “trashing democracy” after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he arranged to have himself quietly appointed to five ministerial roles without the knowledge of many other lawmakers or the public

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Morning mail: Labor ministry surprises, NDIA’s legal bill, hopes for bumper ski season

Wednesday: Anthony Albanese’s new frontbench, including a record number of women, to be sworn in. Plus: chefs share favourite warming winter soups

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022

Pork-barrelling should be banned and grant process overhauled, report for Icac says

Law expert Prof Anne Twomey calls for grants to be made on merit and based on clear criteria

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022

Richard Marles says Coalition's decision to publicise Sri Lankan boat interception undermined border security and put lives at risk

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the former government's decision to publicise the interception of a Sri Lankan asylum seeker boat on election day undermined Australia's border security and put lives at risk

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Fowler independent Dai Le insists she is eligible to sit in parliament

New Fowler MP Dai Le says she is not a dual citizen after speculation emerged she could be ineligible to sit in federal parliament under constitutional laws.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Australian leader won't say who might attend Tokyo summit

Australia’s leader won't say who might represent the nation at a summit with U.S., Indian and Japanese leaders just three days after elections on Saturday

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Council move against anti-Angus Taylor signs goes against third-party rights, legal experts say

Order to remove Vote Angus Out community group’s election signs in Hume came after complaint from Liberal incumbent’s office

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022