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‘Starting to warm up’: Chinese state media welcomes Wong visit after Coalition’s ‘stupid’ policies

Foreign minister says in Beijing she will press for detained Australians Cheng Lei and Yang Hengjun ‘to be reunited with their families’

The Guardian - AU

$Would higher fences stop A-League fracas, and is that the point?$

Would higher fences stop A-League fracas, and is that the point?

Is this what our enjoyment of our athletes has come too? Shame, soccer hoods.

Newcastle Herald

Liberal party review of election loss finds 50% of candidates and new MPs should be women

Review recommends setting a target for greater female representation but not a binding quota

The Guardian - AU

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'He played his ukulele as the ship went down': Frank Bongiorno on the political year that was

Two summers did for Scott Morrison. The first was that of 2019-20, with its fire, smoke and ash. The second occurred two years later when, having earlier muddled the vaccine program, the federal government failed to secure sufficient access to rapid antigen test (RAT) kits. The removal from the country…

The Conversation

Matthew Franklin: Anthony Albanese has the last laugh in a busy 2022

Anthony Albanese demonstrated patience, discipline and cool-headed strategic thinking, delivering Labor victory in the May election.

The New Daily

Scott Morrison swept away by political tide as Anthony Albanese fights to fireproof 2023

Labor has enjoyed a honeymoon period with voters after their brutal rejection of Morrison’s government

The Guardian - AU

How Morrison launched Australia’s ‘strong welfare cop’ – and the pain robodebt left in its wake

Public servants had legal advice saying the robodebt proposal was unlawful long before Scott Morrison announced it. How was it never delivered to him?

The Guardian - AU

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Controversial Australia Day rule abandoned

Federal Labor has scrapped rules made by Scott Morrison where citizenship ceremonies must be held on January 26, as more councils shift from the national day.

AAP

'Horror budget' paved way for robodebt

Successive Liberal government crackdowns on welfare fraud led many on social services to feel like criminals and paved the way for robodebt, an inquiry heard.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: Morrison endures the witness box, while Albanese enjoys being in the box seat with the Senate

Scott Morrison will forever be known as “the bulldozer”, and he lived up to his self-description at the Robodebt royal commission this week.

The Conversation

These are the seven Robodebt issues put to Scott Morrison for 'consideration and comment'

The Robodebt royal commission saw seven matters put to former prime minister Scott Morrison for his "consideration and comment". Here's how he responded.

ABC News

Top staff 'resistant' to robodebt overhaul

Senior staff were resistant to overhauling robodebt because government budget targets required a higher number of interventions, an inquiry has been told.

AAP

Scott Morrison leaned on his faith in his department to explain the ‘critical failure’ of robodebt

Former PM’s verbose approach in stand meant it took an eternity to establish his position that he didn’t see vital legal advice on the scheme and can’t say why

The Guardian - AU

'Trainwreck' Morrison robodebt evidence

Labor minister Bill Shorten has lashed Scott Morrison's robodebt royal commission, saying he's failed to take responsibility for his part in the scheme.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Morrison grilled at robodebt inquiry; Azealia Banks lashes Australia; and snakes have clitorises

And new details on the brothers behind Queensland ambush

The Guardian - AU

Robodebt inquiry: Scott Morrison says it’s ‘distressing’ ministers not warned about scheme’s legal risks

Former prime minister tells royal commission that public servants had ‘obligation and duty’ to disclose issues with debt recovery plan

The New Daily

‘Are you listening?’: Morrison draws wrath of royal commissioner

Scott Morrison has been upbraided for his poor listening skills as he faced the Robodebt royal commission.

ABC News

Scott Morrison tells Robodebt inquiry he was given 'very explicit advice' scheme didn't need legislation

Scott Morrison's evidence to the Robodebt inquiry becomes fiery as Commissioner Catherine Holmes asks the former prime minister if he understands parliamentary privilege.

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Scott Morrison gives evidence at Robodebt royal commission — as it happened

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has appeared before the Robodebt royal commission and gave evidence about his time as social services minister and treasurer.

The Guardian - AU

Former PM grilled at royal commission – as it happened

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The Loop: Surviving police 'grateful' to be alive after Queensland siege, Scott Morrison to front royal commission today, and Netflix reveals Harry & Meghan numbers — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

The Guardian - AU

Man who fired gun inside Canberra airport was on parole for attempted murder – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: the story behind the Wieambilla shooters, Brittany Higgins settles claim, fusion ‘revolution’

In today’s newsletter: Queensland police have pledged to ‘get to the bottom’ of why the violence took place; former Liberal staffer has made a ‘confidential’ settlement with the commonwealth

AAP

Ex-PM Morrison grilled at robodebt inquiry

Former PM Scott Morrison has claimed he was not privy to departmental discussions over the legality of robodebt in a colourful royal commission hearing.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison in the spotlight: what will the former PM be asked at the robodebt royal commission?

Morrison is likely to be asked what he knew about the scheme when it was devised, why he was attracted to it – and what he did when it came under fire

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