Courageous truth or fiction: trial probes Higgins saga A trial that pits Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins over a series of social media posts has become much more than a defamation case. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Plan to cap international students ‘fundamentally destructive’ for state’s finances, Victorian treasurer says Tim Pallas warns of an ‘adverse effect’ as the Albanese government faces opposition from the Greens and its own state ranks The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2024
Advocacy group to launch national campaign on Sunday to ‘amplify’ Muslim political voice The advocacy group Muslim Votes Matter has put together a high-profile speakers list to launch its national campaign in Melbourne on Sunday, which is aimed at leveraging its influence for the federal election. The Conversation · Aug 28, 2024
The AUKUS submarine deal has been exposed as a monumental folly – is it time to abandon ship? Nautical metaphors are irresistible, I’m afraid, when talking about Australia’s seemingly endless submarine saga. But as investigative journalist Andrew Fowler makes clear in Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty, his excellent and excoriating analysis of the genesis of the AUKUS pact, there isn’t much room for levity otherwise. The Conversation · Aug 26, 2024
Ministers rack up $1m more in taxpayer-funded robodebt legal expenses, with Scott Morrison topping list Former prime minister’s robodebt expenses hit $461,445, while Linda Reynolds incurs $166,700 in costs related to Brittany Higgins’s rape allegation The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2024
Albanese’s right to set crossbenchers’ personal staffing numbers faces scrutiny Independent Senator David Pocock is seeking to remove the discretion of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to decide the number of extra staff crossbenchers receive. The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024
Dutton’s strident Gaza digression drowns out Liberals’ epic election blunder in NSW A random response to a single question on Wednesday morning at Sydney airport engulfed the news cycle and gave the opposition some welcome distraction The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024
Afternoon Update: Morrison testifies in Reynolds defamation battle; Trump rambles with Musk; and Pelosi and Keating trade barbs Former prime minister gives evidence in high-profile defamation case The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024
Queensland man jailed for child abuse-related offences – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024
Ex-PM reveals huge attacks toll cost Reynolds ministry Ex-prime minister Scott Morrison says Linda Reynolds was removed from the defence portfolio because Labor's prolonged political attack injured her. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
Walzing Matilda? Australia sees something familiar in Tim Walz Some have noticed the Minnesota governor bears a resemblance to several former Australian PMs, as one website dubs the VP candidate ‘Oz-coded’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024
Linda Reynolds’ defamation action against Brittany Higgins has gone to trial: how did we get here and what happens next? Reynolds is suing Higgins over social media posts she alleges damaged her reputation The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024
Australian government scrambles to clarify stance on Golan Heights after Wong references ‘Israeli town’ Foreign minister’s ‘alarming’ phrasing echoes sovereignty recognised only by Israel and the US under the Trump administration, Palestine advocates say The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2024
When it comes to political advertising, is AI ever OK? The Liberal National Party Queensland (LNP) has recently taken a bold step in its political strategy by employing artificial intelligence (AI) to shape public perception of the current premier, Steven Miles. This move has not only highlighted the innovative potential of AI in political campaigning but also sparked significant debate… The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024
The Conversation · Jul 8, 2024 Faith-based politics is nothing new in Australia – so what’s Albanese really worried about? Senator Fatima Payman’s defection over Labor Party policy on statehood for the Palestinians has generated wider discussion about the written and unwritten rules of Australian politics. One of those involves the vexed question of the role of religious faith.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2024 Book on Aukus ‘fiasco’ says decision to embrace pact will ‘haunt’ Labor for years Andrew Fowler’s book reveals one of Australia’s most important requirements for its submarines was the ability to work alongside the US in South China Sea
AAP · Jul 3, 2024 $1.5b data spend to simplify bank switching a 'flop' A banking industry-backed report says just 0.3 per cent of bank customers were actively using the data-sharing arrangements made possible by costly investments.
AAP · Jun 26, 2024 Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle A four- to five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.
The Conversation · Jun 25, 2024 The good news is the Australian economy is about to turn up. Here’s why Right now things feel awful.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 21, 2024 Reddit Is Ripping Into Rich People For Being Out Of Touch (Because We Can’t Eat Them) Users of Reddit have responded by the thousands to say what the most out-of-touch thing a rich person has done to them is.
AAP · Jun 18, 2024 Former PM could give evidence in Reynolds-Higgins case Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says she'll fight to clear her name in a lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, with Scott Morrison set to potentially give evidence.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024 Morning Mail: Labor regains poll lead, call for better therapy regulation, Netanyahu power grab Guardian Essential survey shows voters are split over emissions target; Israeli prime minister dissolves war cabinet to seize greater control
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024 Unfriendly fire: famous fights and sledges between Australian politicians supposedly on the same side Faction v faction or just a personality clash, some of Auspol’s most unforgettable spats have been between members of the same party
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2024 Then and now: what Peter Dutton and the Coalition used to say about a 2030 emissions target The rhetoric has swung 180 degrees since ministers in Scott Morrison’s government were haranguing Labor over the Paris agreement
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 14, 2024 Scott Morrison Got Denied By An All Boys Sydney Club, ’Cos Even They Think He’s A Wanker Scott Morrison has been waiting for his entry application into Sydney's exclusive Australian Club to be accepted. He's still waiting.