Robodebt royal commission final report: what did it find and what will happen next? A 900-page report released on Friday labelled the scheme as ‘cruel and crude’. Here’s what you need to know The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023
Robodebt royal commissioner makes multiple referrals for prosecution, condemning scheme as 'crude and cruel' Robodebt Royal Commissioner Catherine Holmes has referred multiple individuals involved with the illegal scheme for civil and criminal prosecutions and other actions. The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023
Robodebt royal commission final report: key findings on Scott Morrison, Stuart Robert, Kathryn Campbell and Alan Tudge The royal commission report has levelled strong criticism of the three former ministers and senior public servant. Here are the main points from the inquiry’s findings The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023
Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme The report of the royal commission into the robodebt scheme has found a series of failures by ministers, but the consequences for them are unclear. AAP · Jul 7, 2023
Former Coalition ministers incurred $2.5m of legal expenses linked to robodebt inquiry Ex-PM Scott Morrison spent nearly half a million taxpayer dollars for legal bills while Christian Porter spent almost $800,000 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
Afternoon Update: RBA warns of more rate hikes; dogs rescued from ‘horrific conditions’; and Australia records 7th-warmest June Cash rate pauses at 4.1% but governor says further rate rises are possible depending on the economy and inflation The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023
Australia’s national anti-corruption commission receives 44 referrals on first day of operation Nacc commissioner Paul Brereton reveals the body has already received a number of leads but not all will be investigated The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023
Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert. AAP · Jul 3, 2023
The new National Anti-Corruption Commission faces high expectations – and a potential mountain of work Australia’s new National Anti-Corruption Commission is due to begin its operations today. Already there is much talk about who and what it should investigate. The Conversation · Jun 30, 2023
What timing! Labor chases Stuart Robert – and a byelection win – just as the Nacc opens its doors The former minister’s denials don’t deter the attack – and they can’t put off the national anti-corruption commission The Guardian - AU · 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
Former MP Stuart Robert denies kickback allegations Former Liberal MP Stuart Robert says allegations he helped a consulting company win government contracts were a "by-election witch hunt". AAP · Jun 28, 2023
Afternoon Update: inflation drops more than expected; William Tyrrell’s foster mother speaks; and a cleaner destroys 25 years of research A closer look at the monthly data reveals lower fuel costs, but higher prices for food and insurance The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023 Banks stick to rate hike predictions – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023 This year's surplus will be bigger than the $4.2 billion projected at budget time: Chalmers The surplus for the financial year that ends Friday will be larger than the $4.2 billion forecast in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will say on Wednesday.
AAP · Jun 27, 2023 Albanese hits campaign trail ahead of by-election Voters in the federal seat of Fadden have 13 candidates to choose from, including a councillor, a health educator and an Aboriginal community worker.
The New Daily · Jun 23, 2023 Fadden candidates to be unveiled, as LNP target seat Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission prepares the ballot draw for the by-election.
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2023 Resolve first national poll to have 'no' ahead in Voice referendum, but Essential has 'yes' far ahead A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted last week from a sample of 1,606, had “no” ahead by 51-49 in a forced choice question on the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum to be held later this year.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2023 On Higgins and grants, Labor must earn a reputation for transparency – not just declare it The ghosts of parliaments past haunt this new era of politics. True renewal can’t take place until they’re gone
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023 Stuart Robert meeting with company before negotiations ‘contrary to probity protocols’, auditor general says Audit office criticises how home affairs handled tender process for multimillion-dollar contract but makes no finding against former minister
The Conversation · May 25, 2023 Grattan on Friday: Labor's national conference looms but the party's rank and file has lost its bite Stuart Robert, one of the ministers involved in the notorious Robodebt scheme, can anticipate some sharp criticism when the royal commission’s findings come. Robert won’t be able to avoid the flak, but he has made sure he is out of parliament before it lands.
AAP · May 24, 2023 MP Stuart Robert faces conflict of interest calls Cabinet minister Bill Shorten is doubling down on calls for Liberal MP Stuart Robert to face a corruption watchdog for his alleged links to a consulting firm.
The New Daily · May 23, 2023 With Robodebt report looming, Dutton prepares for long nights before poll One year into his Liberal leadership and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton no longer seems to be dampening expectations.
ABC News · May 22, 2023 Fadden by-election set for July 15 following resignation of Gold Coast MP Stuart Robert The former minister, who took "absolute responsibility" for the implementation of the Robodebt scheme, formally resigned from politics last week after holding the seat since 2007.