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Disgraced ex-MP sentenced to four years' jail

After avoiding going to jail in two previous fraud cases, former federal MP Craig Thomson is not so lucky third time around.

AAP · Dec 18, 2025

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.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

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.

AAP · Jan 8, 2024

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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.

AAP · Jan 2, 2024

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.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 4, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

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.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

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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.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

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.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

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

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022

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.

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

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.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

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.

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

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.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

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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