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Costello goes, but the cultural problems at Nine Entertainment remain

Peter Costello has long had an uneasy relationship with journalistic truth-telling.

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New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board

Nine Entertainment deputy chair Catherine West will take over as chair of the major media company following Peter Costello's exit.

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$Peter Costello quits as chairman of Nine in the wake of airport fracas with reporter$

Peter Costello quits as chairman of Nine in the wake of airport fracas with reporter

Peter Costello has resigned as chairman of the Nine Entertainment media company, days after the highly-publicised incident in which a journalist who was trying to ask him questions landed on the ground at Canberra airport.

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Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has stepped down as chairman of media company Nine Entertainment days after allegedly colliding with a reporter.

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Peter Costello resigns as chairman of Nine Entertainment ‘effective immediately’

Former federal treasurer stands down days after he was accused of assaulting a News Corp journalist at Canberra airport

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Costello incident could be on airport CCTV footage; Archibald prize winner announced; and Netflix sued over Baby Reindeer

MPs say additional camera angles may shed light on incident at Canberra airport

The Guardian - AU

Airport CCTV footage could show what happened between Peter Costello and News Corp journalist

Federal minister Jason Clare and the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, say additional camera angles may shed light on incident at Canberra airport

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Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash

The treatment of journalists has been called into question after Nine boss and former federal treasurer Peter Costello clashed with a reporter in an airport.

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Morning Mail: Covid and flu cases surge, Costello denies assaulting reporter, Women’s Origin thriller

Doctors fear coronavirus cases are spreading along with other respiratory diseases; former treasurer involved in incident at Canberra airport

The Guardian - AU

Shannon Fentiman referred to Queensland ethics committee over ‘cross your legs’ stoush – as it happened

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‘You’ve just assaulted me’: Peter Costello accused of ‘violent behaviour’ by News Corp journalist

Video shows The Australian’s Liam Mendes fall to the ground during encounter with Nine Entertainment chairman at Canberra airport

The Guardian - AU

Nine acknowledges ‘trauma’ and need to ‘do more’ after allegations of sexual harassment and toxic culture

Mike Sneesby a signatory to all-staff email detailing response to allegations of predatory behaviour and bullying in newsrooms

The Guardian - AU

Former governors and treasurers advise against removing government’s power to overrule RBA

Critics of treasurer Jim Chalmers’ proposed reforms say the Reserve Bank is independent enough

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Former governors want power to overrule RBA to stay

Resistance is building to the federal government's plan to scrap a never used power to intervene in Reserve Bank decision making.

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Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top

Former ACTU leader and Labor minister Greg Combet is the new chair of Australia's sovereign wealth fund, replacing Liberal stalwart Peter Costello.

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Sliding doors: cabinet papers reveal how close Coalition came to endorsing emissions trading in 2003

The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme before abruptly changing course

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Phone service slowly returns to flood-hit areas – as it happened

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Nine's metro TV ad revenue falls as company eyes AI

Nine is facing declining ad revenues across its metro free-to-air channels, as the board assesses the threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence.

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Future Fund boss Peter Costello won't seek third term

Australia's former federal treasurer Peter Costello won't seek a third term as chair of the Future Fund and recruitment for his replacement is underway.

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Treasurer to take fresh look at Future Fund

Australia's sovereign wealth fund could be in for a shake-up, including new personnel, as the Labor government continues its renewal of institutions.

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Strong political leaders are electoral gold – but the trick is in them knowing when to stand down

March this year marked the 60th anniversary of a famous “gotcha” moment in 1963, when Labor leader Arthur Calwell and his deputy, Gough Whitlam, were photographed outside the Hotel Kingston in Canberra.

The Guardian - AU

If you are really worried about the next generation, the only thing that matters is climate change

The only thing the current generation absolutely needs to do for the next generation is stop burning fossil fuels as quickly as possible

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Paul Bongiorno: Prepare for another tax and spend budget

The rituals of the budget are as predictable as they are frustrating, including the mantra that all Labor governments do is tax and spend.

ABC News

First surplus in 15 years expected as Albanese government delivers second budget

If the federal government's forecast is realised, Jim Chalmers would be the first treasurer to deliver a surplus since Peter Costello.

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Tax breaks cost a reported $250 billion, but handle these new figures with care

Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised a Tax Expenditures Statement by the end of February – and he delivered this week, just in time, on Tuesday February 28.

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