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Legal threat against Labor MP by business associate of Stuart Robert to be assessed for potential contempt of parliament

Powerful privileges committee will review complaint from Labor’s Julian Hill about defamation concerns notice from lawyers for John Margerison

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Defamation case dropped over MP corruption reports

A consulting firm and its chief have dropped a defamation case against Nine over reports they engaged in corrupt practices with former federal MP Stuart Robert.

AAP

Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP

Nine has hit back against a defamation lawsuit by Synergy 360, saying reports of corruption between the consulting firm and former MP Stuart Robert were true.

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Nine sued over 'highly damaging' reports on Liberal MP

Reports that ex-federal MP Stuart Robert gave secret advice about government contracts to consulting firm Synergy 360 will be defended by Nine in court.

AAP

Coalition plan to privatise visa processing to be subject of new inquiry

Announcement comes after revelation Infosys had 46 meetings with lobbyist Scott Briggs to discuss bid for IT work

The Guardian - AU

Company denies controversial firm used to win contract

Salesforce told a parliamentary inquiry it did not use a controversial lobbying firm linked to ex-minister Stuart Robert to win a government contract.

AAP

Federal government paid Infosys $191m for abandoned Centrelink calculator that only processed 784 claims

Automated welfare ‘engine’ was part of effort to overhaul payments system but then abandoned, with Bill Shorten saying it ‘wasn’t fit for purpose’

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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

Jim Chalmers: can you dig it?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will tell a mining conference today that we don’t need to choose between mining and renewable energy, and independent MP for Kooyong Monique Ryan has claimed 27 business class flights worth $28,000 in her first year in Parliament.

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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

Banks stick to rate hike predictions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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 New Daily

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.

AAP

Even after resigning, Stuart Robert makes his mark, near or far

Even after announcing his exit from parliament, former Coalition minister Stuart Robert is causing controversy. But could he have the last laugh?

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Here’s looking at you, Brother Stuie

Outgoing Scott Morrison confidant and former Coalition cabinet minister Stuart Robert is set to face more scrutiny from a parliamentary committee, and tomorrow’s budget will have nearly $15 billion in cost-of-living relief.

ABC News

Bill Shorten calls for more answers after review finds government contracts failed to meet standards

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten calls for further investigation into several government contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars over potential conflicts of interest.

The Guardian - AU

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 New Daily

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.

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The Guardian - AU

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’

AAP

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.

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Secret Stuart Robert business

A new tranche of leaked files shows Stuart Robert spoke to good friends about lucrative contracts while a minister in Scott Morrison’s government, and the Socceroos have kicked their way into sporting history.

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Backbenchers as super-lobbyists — what could go wrong?

Has Stuart Robert done anything wrong in helping firms meet ministers? There are no rules against it and it’s far more common than you think.

The New Daily

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 Guardian - AU

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

ABC News

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.

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