Australian PM cheered for chugging beer at concert as Finland’s Sanna Marin forced to defend partying Albanese was seen at a Gang of Youths concert in Sydney with his partner Jodie Haydon The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
Taxpayer can't buy all Pacific islands: PM A retired Australian businessman is trying to leverage the government into buying his islands in Papua New Guinea, saying he may be forced to sell to China. AAP · Aug 24, 2022
PM 'examining' fuel excise cut extension Anthony Albanese says the government is looking into whether to extend the fuel excise reduction, but remains adamant the cut is a temporary measure. AAP · Aug 24, 2022
Australia reaffirms support for Ukraine Australia has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine as the besieged nation marks 31 years of independence, but there are concerns the West's commitment is waning. AAP · Aug 24, 2022
Visa backlog a 'hopeless situation': PM Work is ongoing to reduce a backlog of visa processing for skilled workers looking to enter Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says. AAP · Aug 23, 2022
Legal advice found Scott Morrison 'fundamentally undermined' principles of responsible government. What happens now? A week-and-a-half after finding out about Scott Morrison's many extra ministries, questions are slowly being answered. Here's where this saga is likely heading next. ABC News · Aug 23, 2022
Speaker rejects Greens push to refer Scott Morrison to privileges committee Milton Dick found there was not enough evidence to suggest former PM deliberately misled parliament The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022
Australia launches inquiry into former PM Scott Morrison: ‘Our democracy is precious’ ‘Our democracy is precious. Australians deserve to know who is responsible for making decisions on their behalf’ The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
View from The Hill: How does Albanese frame Morrison inquiry without embroiling the governor-general? Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue has neatly summarised Scott Morrison’s political misdemeanour in having himself secretly appointed to all those ministries. The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022
Secret ministries: what the legal advice means for Scott Morrison and Australia’s parliament Anthony Albanese has flagged an inquiry but how will it work and will there be any further consequences? The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022
Expert slams Premier’s call for COVID-19 isolation to go from seven days to five Professor of Biostatistics at the University of South Australia Adrian Esterman says it would be unwise to further reduce COVID isolation requirements. The New Daily · Aug 23, 2022
Those hoping Scott Morrison will be truly held to account over secret ministries should prepare for disappointment Labor wants ‘severe political consequences’ but, in the absence of a breach of the law, the Liberal party is standing by the ex-PM The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022
The Loop: Scott Morrison responds to solicitor-general's secret ministries advice, Donald Trump takes the FBI to court, and a new addition to San Diego Zoo Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · Aug 23, 2022
Sorry But It’s Pretty Sexist To Cheer Albo’s Beer Chugging But Slam The Finnish PM For Partying Hmmm, is that a whiff of misogyny I detect? Pedestrian.tv · Aug 23, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 Australia to prevent prime ministers gaining secret powers Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will launch an inquiry aimed at preventing a prime minister from ever again secretly amassing new ministerial powers
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022 If the PM wants wage rises, he should start with the 1.6 million people on state payrolls If Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really wants to boost wage growth, there’s a simple way to do it.
Axios · Aug 23, 2022 Australia announces inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison Report finds he acted legally but "fundamentally undermined" government principles by quietly taking on extra ministerial powers.
ABC News · Aug 23, 2022 Scott Morrison's secret ministries: What we learned from the solicitor-general's advice Anthony Albanese says the advice was a "very clear criticism" of the implications for Australia's parliamentary democracy. Here's what the advice said, and what happens next.
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022 Morrison's multiple ministries legal but flouted principle of 'responsible government': solicitor-general Scott Morrison’s action in having himself appointed secretly to multiple ministries was legal but breached “the principle of responsible government”, according to advice from the Solicitor-General, Stephen Donaghue.
ABC News · Aug 23, 2022 Darwin Port review will examine potential 'impropriety' in lease to Chinese-owned firm Landbridge, Labor MP says A Labor MP says a federal review will examine whether there was any "impropriety" in the $506 million deal, as the Defence Minister reveals he has not seen the former government's national security assessment of the port.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2022 Australia announces inquiry into Morrison’s secret ministries Move comes after solicitor general said ex-PM’s actions were ‘inconsistent’ with practices of responsible government.
Reuters · Aug 23, 2022 Former Australia PM 'undermined' responsible government with secret appointments -solicitor general Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret appointments to ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic "fundamentally undermined" responsible government despite being legally valid, according to advice from the solicitor general.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 23, 2022 Solicitor General’s Report Finds Scott Morrison’s Secret Appointments Were, In Fact, Legal The solicitor general’s report into whether Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments were legal has found that yes, they were.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022 Scott Morrison’s secret ministries ‘fundamentally undermined’ responsible government, advice shows Solicitor general says former PM’s appointment to five additional portfolios was legally valid, as Anthony Albanese pledges to fix loopholes
ABC News · Aug 23, 2022 Scott Morrison's appointment valid but inconsistent with convention, solicitor-general finds The nation's second law officer finds former prime minister Scott Morrison was validly appointed to the resources portfolio but not notifying ministers, parliament or the public "fundamentally undermined" the principles of responsible government.