Former Australian PM censured for giving himself secret powers while in office Scott Morrison defends decision by saying he took it during ‘a time of extreme trial’ The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
PM talks trade, defence ties with Vietnam Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the president of Vietnam's national assembly to discuss economic and security co-operation. AAP · Nov 30, 2022
Afternoon Update: Morrison censured; anti-corruption bill passes; and a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug Anthony Albanese calls on the former PM to apologise for secretly appointing himself to additional ministries The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022
Nothing in Scott Morrison’s demeanour projected regret as he was censured by parliament But the former PM’s oversized perception of his role in the grand sweep of history took him to a place where he disdained parliamentary and democratic conventions The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022
Australian PM Anthony Albanese urges US government to end pursuit of Julian Assange Prime minister says he raised Wikileaks co-founder’s case with US representatives recently and will continue to push for it to be ‘brought to a close’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022
Anthony Albanese vows to continue to lobby the US to end legal action against Julian Assange Anthony Albanese reveals he has personally asked the United States government to drop its charges against Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange, telling parliament "enough is enough". ABC News · Nov 30, 2022
Australian PM Albanese raises Assange's detention with U.S. officials Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised the issue of the continued detention of Julian Assange in meetings with United States officials and seeks to bring the matter to a close, he said on Wednesday. Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
Australian Parliament censures former prime minister Australia’s former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has listed his achievements in government including standing up to a “bullying" China as he unsuccessfully argued against being censured by the Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Brush with immortality for ex-PM Abbott A portrait of former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, by artist Johannes Leak, has been unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra. AAP · 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
Anthony Albanese plans to censure Scott Morrison this week. Here's what is expected to happen now Following an inquiry into Scott Morrison's decision to secretly appoint himself to several ministries, Anthony Albanese has announced plans to censure the former prime minister. Here's what you need to know. ABC News · Nov 29, 2022
Albanese insists Voice will help 'close the gap', as divisions flare in Nationals As the Indigenous Voice provoked divisions in the Nationals, Anthony Albanese rejected the party’s claim it wouldn’t help “close the gap” for First Nations Australians. The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022
Government to cap wholesale gas prices as part of market intervention to lower power prices Anthony Albanese and his cabinet are set to endorse a multi-pronged strategy to curb sky-high power prices, as pressure mounts on the government to urgently intervene in the market. ABC News · Nov 29, 2022
‘Hands off our generators’: Queensland rejects calls to cap coal price to bring down energy bills Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she won’t jeopardise state’s ability to give profits from state-owned power generators back to public The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022
The New Daily · Nov 29, 2022 Last NSW ‘Rat of Tobruk’ dies aged 106 The last remaining of the NSW Rats of Tobruk has died, leaving behind only a few survivors of the infamous World War II campaign in the North African
AAP · Nov 29, 2022 PM talks up Labor's six months in office Anthony Albanese is hoping for legislative victories as the 2022 parliamentary year winds up, but the coalition remains upbeat.
The New Daily · Nov 29, 2022 Anthony Albanese looks to end false political advertising Laws to ensure information in political advertising is truthful could be enacted by the federal government.
AAP · Nov 29, 2022 PM backs NBL's Indigenous player rule The NBL's Indigenous player rule has drawn praise from the prime minister, who says they're leading the way in promoting First Nations within their sport.
AAP · Nov 29, 2022 Albanese eyes truth in political ad laws Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is keen to progress laws which would ban political advertising containing misleading information.
ABC News · Nov 29, 2022 Scott Morrison thanks colleagues on eve of censure over secret ministries scandal As parliament readies to consider a censure motion against the former prime minister over his secret ministries, the opposition formally decides against rebuking Scott Morrison — though one MP looks likely to cross the floor.
The New Daily · Nov 28, 2022 Paul Bongiorno: Media echo chambers added to Liberals losing touch with voters The Liberals and Nationals seem increasingly incapable of breaking with their losing ways, writes Paul Bongiorno.
AAP · Nov 28, 2022 Morrison to face rare parliamentary action Federal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022 Guardian Essential poll: Anthony Albanese heading to the holidays on a high note Survey shows voter disapproval of Peter Dutton remains 10 points higher than for the prime minister
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022 ‘A sense of urgency’: capping coal prices to reduce power bills would need state support, cabinet told Exclusive: It is expected Labor will adopt a suite of reforms to address an anticipated 56% increase in electricity prices
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022 Afternoon Update: Landmark gender equality bill; Nationals oppose Indigenous voice; and Bob Dylan’s ‘fake’ signature Labor passes its Respect@Work bill to address workplace culture and is set to pass the industrial relations bill after David Pocock gave his support