Central bank signals more hikes to come – as it happened Follow the day’s news The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022
Stuart Robert told lobbyist not to donate to Angus Taylor fundraising group as ‘it will be declared and it will hurt you’ Private emails from 2018 show Liberal MP told Synergy 360 boss that donation would need to be declared The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022
Simple myGov change becomes quantum leap as digital services rebooted A new myGov mobile app has been hailed as a major but belated overhaul by Bill Shorten as an inquiry looms into government digital services, lobbying and The New Daily · Dec 5, 2022
Underused COVID app to be part of ‘lobbying scandal’ inquiry Agencies on notice over the "lobbying scandal" focusing on contracts in areas of the government overseen by Stuart Robert. The New Daily · Dec 4, 2022
MP approach to department staff 'foolish' Bill Shorten says details revealed in leaked emails between a consulting company and former minister were sufficient to warrant an investigation. AAP · Dec 3, 2022
Bill Shorten reveals review into Stuart Robert ‘lobbying scandal’ claims The former Coalition minister denies he influenced government contracts, declaring in parliament he had ‘zero involvement’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022
Ex-minister accused of intimidating staff An under-pressure former federal cabinet minister has been accused in parliament of inappropriately seeking to pressure public servants. AAP · Dec 1, 2022
Bill Shorten orders investigation into claims former cabinet minister Stuart Robert intervened to help friends win Centrelink contract NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says concerning new reports of former cabinet minister Stuart Robert's alleged interference to help negotiate a multi-million-dollar Centrelink contract will be investigated "thoroughly", as Mr Robert denies any misconduct. ABC News · Nov 30, 2022
Only time will tell if the Nacc will be the ‘big broom’ promised to sweep through our corridors of power While some still have faith in politics’ ability to self-correct, others hope greater disruption will bring stronger trust The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Afternoon Update: Labor, Coalition team up on anti-corruption bill; ABC reboots Mother and Son; and a heartbreaking paramedic response Legislation on federal anti-corruption body has passed lower house without amendments to strengthen its powers The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Integrity bill passes lower house as new accusations emerge The government is a step closer to achieving a signature campaign pledge after the bill for its integrity body passed the lower house. The New Daily · Nov 24, 2022
Labor orders investigation into government contracts linked to Stuart Robert Bill Shorten tells parliament that using public office to ‘enrich private mates’ is corruption following newspaper report on Coalition MP The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Liberal Stuart Robert accused of helping lobbyists while on government backbench Coalition MP Stuart Robert is being accused of using his former position as a government backbencher to help a Canberra lobbying firm. A spokesman for Mr Robert denied the allegations. ABC News · Nov 24, 2022
MP Robert's lobbying contract links probed Federal coalition MP Stuart Robert has been accused of secretly helping and advising a Canberra lobbying and consulting firm but denies any wrongdoing. AAP · Nov 23, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022 Taxpayers to fund legal costs of Scott Morrison and other former ministers related to robodebt royal commission Attorney general Mark Dreyfus has approved expenses for six former Coalition frontbenchers
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2022 Robodebt: key public officials and debt collectors to appear as royal commission kicks off Inquiry into botched Centrelink debt recovery scheme starts its first round of hearings on Monday
ABC News · Sep 2, 2022 Katy Gallagher and Stuart Robert call for investigation into Greywolf Resources on Q+A, after Aussies lose millions The Shadow Assistant Treasurer joins calls for ASIC to look into Greywolf Resources, after dozens of Australians lose their hard-earned savings by investing in the purported mining exploration business.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2022 Rare metals, racehorses and vintage cars: the peculiars of pecuniary interests in Canberra Designed to provide transparency, the register of pecuniary interests can offer insights into what makes our politicians tick, and tock
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2022 Does an inquiry into Morrison’s secret ministries risk taking focus off more pressing issues? Albanese may be setting up a standoff over whether the former PM will cooperate but the greatest pitfall for Labor could be distraction
ABC News · Aug 26, 2022 A Robodebt royal commission has been announced. Here's how we got to this point Hundreds of thousands of Australians who were affected by the Robodebt scheme are hoping for answers from the former government.
The New Daily · Aug 25, 2022 Anthony Albanese is about unleash powers rarely seen in politics The robodebt royal commission is shaping up to be something rarely seen in Australian politics: an issue that deserves inquiry with such vast powers.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022 NSW nurse and rail unions announce more industrial action – as it happened This blog is now closed
ABC News · Aug 10, 2022 The rising cost of living and global economic uncertainty mean older Australians such as Brett are delaying retirement When Brett Clements got his first job at 15, he dreamed that, if he worked hard, he would be able to enjoy the fruits of his labour and retire at 40, but it wasn't to be.
The Conversation · Jul 10, 2022 No wonder no one wants to be a teacher: world-first study looks at 65,000 news articles about Australian teachers Remember when former Morrison government minister Stuart Robert lashed out at “dud” teachers? In March, the then acting education minister said the “bottom 10%” of teachers “can’t read and write” and blamed them for declining academic results.
AAP · Jun 5, 2022 Dutton denies Morrison allies demoted Opposition Leader Peter Dutton denies former prime minister Scott Morrison's key allies were demoted in a reshuffle, saying the Liberal Party must rebuild.