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Former MP convicted for defrauding coronavirus grants

A disgraced former federal MP has been forced to repay $25,000 in COVID-19 grants fraudulently obtained from the government.

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Fraudster former MP's overseas trip blocked by court

Ex-MP Craig Thomson has been stopped from travelling to India to oversee a shipment as he awaits sentencing over grant money he used on his own expenses.

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Ex-MP, accused fraudster Thomson's India trip greenlit

A business trip to oversee packing of an edible plant is on the cards for disgraced former Labor MP Craig Thomson ahead of his sentencing and trials for fraud.

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Craig Thomson’s real error was not taking his ill-gotten COVID money on behalf of Qantas

When former MP and disgrace-magnet Craig Thomson pleaded guilty to dishonestly receiving COVID-era government grants, he could be forgiven for wondering when similar punishment would follow for far larger rorters.

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Coalition MPs rush, injure a staff member. It’s not the first time politicians have fled the chamber

This week, seven Coalition MPs joined the glorious tradition of politicians trying to flee Parliament (or showing up unexpectedly).

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East Lothian man who tackled Prince Andrew heckler in Edinburgh tells his side of story

Craig Thomson and another man pulled a protestor to the ground as he heckled Prince Andrew just a few feet from King Charles III and other senior royals in Edinburgh.

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Kenny Miller in furious reaction as Rangers striker clashes with Celtic hero Rab Douglas during Masters derby

The pair were taking part in the tournament at the Braehead Arena in front of a sell out crowd.

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Craig Thomson threatens to sue police over fraud charges relating to COVID business grants

Former federal MP Craig Thomson says he will take action against police for what he claims is a malicious prosecution.

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Craig Thomson, accused of AVO breach and facing fraud charges, granted bail

The former MP is also accused of faking COVID business grant and JobSaver applications.

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Former Labor MP Craig Thomson charged over alleged fraudulent COVID-19 grant applications

The former Labor MP will face court on a range of fresh charges today, including allegedly making fraudulent applications for COVID-19 grants aimed at helping small businesses.

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Labor denies bullying reports after death of Kimberly Kitching; NZ to drop vaccine mandate – as it happened

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NSW MP charged with alleged sexual abuse

Good morning, early birds. Independent NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with the alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man in separate incidents, and the dramatic events of Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial continue. It’s the news you need to know, with Josefine Ganko.

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Former MP Craig Thomson facing new charges

Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson is facing numerous fraud charges and is also accused of breaching an apprehended violence order on the NSW Central Coast.

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Sydney news: Independent MP Gareth Ward under growing pressure to quit parliament

MORNING BRIEFING: Independent MP Gareth Ward is under growing pressure to quit the parliament or be forced out after he was yesterday charged with alleged sex crimes, including against a teenage boy.

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Former MP Craig Thomson arrested over AVO

Former Labor MP Craig Thomson has been arrested for allegedly breaching an apprehended violence order on NSW's Central Coast.

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Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson arrested for allegedly breaching AVO, hours after facing court

Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson is arrested on the NSW Central Coast for allegedly breaching an AVO just hours after pleading guilty to domestic violence-related charges in court.

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Scottish carer warned after sending string of 'inappropriate' messages to colleagues

Craig Thomson had been working at the Newbyres Home in Midlothian when he was found to have sent a string of texts to two different staff members he was managing.

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Former federal MP Craig Thomson fronts Central Coast court over alleged AVO breaches

Mr Thomson represented himself in court on the NSW Central Coast after being arrested on the weekend.

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