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The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

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

Highlights from a weird and stupid year of politics

Come with us on a glorious journey back through the weirdest, greatest and most profoundly stupid moments in politics across Australia and the world in 2022.

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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.

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Feather in Labor’s cap

The Albanese government’s energy bill to cap prices and fund rebates is now law, and senior Coalition frontbencher Simon Birmingham admits the Morrison government’s climate change inaction hurt Australia in the Pacific.

Crikey

'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.

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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.

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Crikey Arsehat of the Year 2022 — the nominees

Who was the best at being the worst in 2022? Vote now in Crikey’s prestigious Arsehat of the Year awards.

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It took Scott Morrison many hours and a wall of words to blame others for robodebt

The former PM offered up a number of explanations for why the illegal scheme was allowed to go ahead — none of which were his fault.

Crikey

The Scott Morrison robodebt show

Scott Morrison ducks, dodges and weaves but finally concedes robodebt was illegal, and a Greens and Legalise Cannabis bloc will hold the balance of power in Victoria’s upper house.

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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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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

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‘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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Morrison repeatedly told to answer robodebt questions directly and avoid unnecessary ‘rhetoric’

‘Mr Morrison, please just listen to the question.’ Officials at the robodebt royal commission have had some trouble keeping the ex-PM on topic.

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Morrison’s foreign investment power plan raises more questions about secret ministries

New documents offer more insight into why the former PM sought control over the treasury and home affairs portfolios.

Crikey

Scott Morrison faces a grilling over his role in creating the robodebt scheme

The former PM’s evidence to the royal commission today follows a lengthy appearance by Senator Marise Payne yesterday.

ABC News

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.

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

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