Political future of renegade senator Gerard Rennick to be determined at LNP conference The Liberal senator is vying for a winnable spot on the party’s federal ticket at Friday’s preselection The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023
What is robodebt? Six things to watch for in the royal commission’s final report today With the inquiry findings into the $1.8bn scandal due, who knew what and what happens next? The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023
Icac under fire: the NSW corruption commission has made some powerful enemies Icac has brought down three premiers, including the one who set it up, and has come in for vitriolic criticism. But supporters argue its powers are necessary because of the very nature of corruption The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023
Wellcamp report finds failings on transparency, value An audit report criticises the Queensland government's transparency on the cost and value of its Wellcamp quarantine facility but the premier remains defiant. AAP · Jun 30, 2023
Wellcamp fails on transparency, value for money: report A report calls for more transparency after a probe of Queensland's Wellcamp quarantine facility, but the premier doesn't regret building the controversial site. AAP · Jun 30, 2023
Grattan on Friday: ICAC shows it has the power to break public figures, but doesn't escape criticism itself If then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison had had his way, Gladys Berejiklian would have run for the Sydney seat of Warringah, held by independent Zali Steggall, at last year’s election. The Conversation · Jun 29, 2023
Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given An approval for money to be sent to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund for Ukraine was made before legal authorities were in place. AAP · Jun 29, 2023
Taylor Swift v Pixies: what the free tickets claimed by Australian prime ministers reveal about our leaders A trawl through parliament’s pecuniary interests register reveals how the last three PMs spent their leisure time – and their wildly divergent tastes The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2023
Warren Entsch denies he helped LNP donor get Pfizer vaccine during supply crisis Allegation raised in parliament that MP arranged for property developer Alex Sekler to travel to Torres Strait for Covid jab referred to state corruption watchdog The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023
Senator David Van rides out pressure to quit after assault allegations Senator David Van is riding out mounting pressure to quit politics after bombshell sexual assault allegations were levelled against him. The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023
Lidia Thorpe’s allegations halts Senate debate on Higgins affair Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe alleged an upper house colleague, David Van, sexually harassed and assaulted her on Wednesday afternoon. The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023
Lidia Thorpe alleges she was 'sexually assaulted' by Liberal senator David Van – a claim he brands 'disgusting' Crossbench senator Lidia Thorpe has accused Victorian Liberal senator David Van of sexually assaulting her – a claim he immediately branded disgusting and untrue. The Conversation · Jun 14, 2023
Lidia Thorpe withdraws accusation made in parliament of sexual assault against senator David Van Liberal vehemently denied the claims made by the independent senator under privilege, which she later withdrew to comply with Senate rules The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023
Senator Lidia Thorpe accuses Liberal Senator David Van of sexual assault, using parliamentary privilege Senator Lidia Thorpe has used parliamentary privilege to accuse an opposition MP of harassment and sexual assault. The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023 Liberal MPs break ranks to call for inquiry into Brittany Higgins’ leaked text messages Andrew Bragg and Bridget Archer make call after Network Ten asks AFP to investigate alleged leaking of evidence in Bruce Lehrmann trial
The New Daily · Jun 13, 2023 Zoe Daniel: Time to right wrongs with much-needed media reform The absence of media diversity and the resulting concentration of power are leading to lack of accountability in the fourth estate.
The New Daily · Jun 13, 2023 ‘Egregious abuse’: Gallagher turns the tables over Higgins affair Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has described media reports of Brittany Higgins’ leaked text messages are the “most egregious abuse of privacy I’ve ever
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2023 Katy Gallagher says she didn't alert Albanese or Wong to the pending Brittany Higgins' interview Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has categorically denied misleading the Senate over her prior knowledge of the Brittany Higgins interview, but refused to be drawn on what discussion she might have had with Higgins or her partner David Sharaz at the time.
The New Daily · Jun 13, 2023 Morrison denies intending to mislead Parliament over Higgins Former PM Scott Morrison has denied he intended to mislead Parliament over his government's handling of the Brittany Higgins case.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2023 Katy Gallagher denies misleading parliament as she blasts ‘giddy’ reaction to Brittany Higgins texts Finance minister tells Senate she has ‘always acted ethically and with basic human decency on all matters to do with Ms Higgins’
The New Daily · Jun 13, 2023 MPs defend conduct over Higgins’ rape allegations Members of both sides of parliament have sought to defend their handling of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations while accusing each other of playing politics.
The New Daily · Jun 12, 2023 Paul Bongiorno: Liberals embark on political kamikaze mission over Higgins allegations Reynolds was forced to apologise and pay compensation to Higgins for calling her “a lying cow”.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023 Coalition’s wounded feelings over Brittany Higgins will sink debate to new lows The opposition is out for vengeance over what it sees as ‘collusion’ and ‘weaponisation’ but Labor will no doubt push back
The New Daily · Jun 12, 2023 A question of trust? Brittany Higgins leaks bathe Canberra in a new light The asking of the old question will hang over Parliament as old details in the Brittany Higgins case take on new political importance.
The Conversation · Jun 12, 2023 View from The Hill: Brittany Higgins story continues its damaging trail, with no end in sight The Brittany Higgins saga has damaged almost everyone it has touched, or who’s touched it.