The Latest Breaking News from Linda Reynolds

Confronted about his inaction on the Brereton reforms, Peter Dutton attempts to shoot the messenger

Defence minister calls Guardian Australia a ‘trashy publication’ but leaves questions unanswered

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022

Government agency accused of being 'at war with those it should be supporting' as appeals against NDIS cuts spike

There has been a large spike in the number of NDIS participants reporting their plans have been slashed, with many seeking legal help and causing congestion in the appeals system.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Family of South Australian Robodebt victim gets senator's backing for answers about Corey Webb, who died by suicide

Eyre Peninsula woman Jessica Jolly, who is calling for a royal commission into the federal government's botched Robodebt scheme, receives the backing of independent senator Rex Patrick for answers about how her late brother was treated.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

Alan Tudge remains as education minister after saying he would not return to the frontbench

Officials confirm Tudge remains minister ‘on leave’ despite acting minister Stuart Robert performing functions of the role

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2022

Aged care pay rise not in federal budget

The federal government has not yet budgeted for an aged care worker pay rise, ahead of a Fair Work Commission decision on the issue later this year.

AAP · Apr 1, 2022

‘They all play hard’: what happened when Kimberley Kitching came to Canberra?

After a six-year upper-house career, the Labor senator’s sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief – and recrimination

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022

Ex-Vic premier to head disability board

Former Victorian premier Denis Napthine has been appointed as chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency.

AAP · Mar 25, 2022

Federal minister cleared of contempt

Former defence minister Linda Reynolds has been cleared of contempt after defence documents requested in May 2020 were not provided until late last year.

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

Disaster relief payments at last for flooded Northern NSW LGAs after MP Catherine Cusack quits in protest

Thousands more flood-affected Northern Rivers residents are now eligible for federal disaster relief payments, more than a week after their neighbours in a government held electorate.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

Sydney spared worst of rain but Newcastle still under threat – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022